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Last week at WNBA All-Star, Sue sat down with Kayla Thornton to talk about her incredible journey from going undrafted out of UTEP to becoming the Golden State Valkyries’ first-ever WNBA All-Star. They discuss how Kayla developed her game overseas, grew through tough early-career moments, and built a reputation as one of the most reliable defenders in the league. They also discuss Kayla’s time with the Dallas Wings and what it was like to win a WNBA championship with the New York Liberty. Plus, Sue answers some wild audience questions—including a brutal bench/start/cut between her first...
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"Kayla Thornton on Going from Undrafted to the Valkyries’ First WNBA All-Star" is an episode of Bird's Eye View with Sue Bird. Runtime 1 hr 10 min. Published July 25, 2025. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.