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WNBA Rookies Take Over + Becky Hammon on Jalen Brunson & NBA Flopping Debate | Chiney Today
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The WNBA rookie class is already making noise.
On this episode of Chiney Today, Chiney breaks down the rookies shining across the league, from Azzi Fudd’s breakout game to Olivia Miles unlocking the Minnesota Lynx, Kiki Rice finding her rhythm, and international rookies making an early impact as the W continues to grow globally.
Then, Chiney reacts to Becky Hammon standing ten toes down on her Jalen Brunson take and explains why she respectfully disagrees while still defending Becky’s right to speak her mind. With the Knicks headed to the NBA Finals, Chiney looks at why Brunson, the Nova Knicks and New York’s hard-working identity have made this run feel so special.
Plus, Chiney and Brandon dive into the NBA’s newest F-word: flopping. They discuss Adam Silver’s comments on officiating, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s free throw narrative, offensive overcorrection in the NBA, and why playoff basketball still needs physicality.
In this episode:
🏀 WNBA rookies taking over
🔥 Azzi Fudd’s breakout game
🌎 Olivia Miles, Kiki Rice and the W’s global rookie wave
🗽 Becky Hammon doubles down on Jalen Brunson
👀 Are NBA stars flopping too much?
⚡ SGA, free throws and playoff officiating
🎤 Keke Palmer, Sean Evans and Hot Ones energy
🕺 Chiney’s Michael Jackson movie obsession
New episodes of Chiney Today drop every Tuesday and Friday.
Timestamps:
-0:00 Intro
-2:06 Becky Hammon’s 2023 comments on small stars
-3:39 Has Jalen Brunson proven Hammon’s theory is outdated?
-9:04 The People’s Princess Azzi Fudd’s breakout game
-12:56 Awa Fam’s historic debut as a teenager for the Storm
-16:00 Olivia Miles and the Lynx are cooking without star Napheesa Collier
-18:50 Don’t sleep on Kiki Rice!
-19:53 The Fire and Tempo are for real even as expansion teams!
-22:43 The Knicks are headed to the Finals
-24:11 Does the NBA have a flopping issue?
-29:45 What should the NBA do to address flopping concerns?
-35:05 Should referees officiate differently in the playoffs?
-36:02 Hot Headlines: Keke Palmer & Michael Jackson biopic
-47:16 Goodbye
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