Olivia Miles Is The WNBA's Best New Thinker

Olivia Miles Is The WNBA's Best New Thinker as the unanimous WNBA Rookie of The Year and Minnesota Lynx Superstar sits down with Tommy Alter to break down her incredible first season in the league and get real on her journey to becoming one of the league's brightest young stars. They tip things off by discussing her quick rise in the league and how her upbringing paved the way for her to conquer the mental side of the game with skills learned in the classroom and on the soccer field. They then discuss what has inspired her from her WNBA & NBA idols like Steve Nash and Breanna Stewart and break down how she uses film to improve her game. Finally, they discuss her quick transition from TCU to playing with the Lynx and gives her takes on the growth of the WNBA and the discourse that surrounds it.

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Previously The Old Man and the Three w/ JJ Redick (ESPN / First Take) and Tommy Alter

00:00 Intro
02:14 Olivia Discusses Her Rookie Year
03:55 When Olivia Fell In Love With Basketball
05:15 How Olivia Unlocked The Mental Side Of Basketball
07:01 Olivia’s WNBA & NBA Idols
08:37 Olivia’s Feel Of The Game
10:22 What Olivia Learns From Film
11:38 Experience At Notre Dame With Sonia
13:10 Adjustments To The WNBA
13:47 Draft Night Experience
17:53 Quick Transition From College To WNBA
19:33 Welcome To The League Moment
20:27 What Olivia Learns From Other Superstars
23:31 When Olivia Mastered The Pick & Roll
24:10 Experience Playing For Cheryl Reeve & The Lynx
28:04 Best Advice She’s Received
32:04 Thoughts On The Growth Of The WNBA
33:20 Biggest Success Of Her Rookie Year