Bird's Eye View with Sue Bird

The Atlanta Dream’s Rhyne Howard sits down with Sue Bird to reflect on her standout Kentucky years, her early years in the W, and her aspirations to bring a championship to the Dream. They discuss how Rhyne strongly considered transferring after Kentucky head coach Matthew Mitchell retired before deciding to stay with the program. They also dive into how Howard consistently turns doubt into motiva...

Napheesa Collier sits down with Sue Bird to discuss her journey from Jefferson City, Missouri to UConn—why her freshman year was such a challenge, and how she turned that struggle into becoming an elite defender. They explore the influence of Maya Moore on her career, and how Collier has anchored the Minnesota Lynx atop the WNBA standings this season. Phee also talks about playing under Lynx head...

Two-time WNBA champion, Four-time All-Star, and Olympic gold medalist Kelsey Plum joins Sue Bird to open up about her decision to leave the Las Vegas Aces, how she’s fought to prove herself in every stage of her career, and what it means to lead the Los Angeles Sparks. They also discuss her incredible career at the University of Washington and Plum's early years in the league. Plus, Sue breaks dow...

his week, we welcome the one and only Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever. Caitlin opens up about so much, starting with her iconic run at Iowa and making two NCAA Championship games, and how she stayed grounded while becoming a household name. Caitlin also shares how she’s learning to adjust to the physicality and defensive tactics of the WNBA, her “risk assessment” in the passes she makes and sho...

Two-time All-Star Dearica Hamby joins Sue to talk about her late start in basketball, winning a title with the Aces, and balancing motherhood with pro hoops. She also gives us her perspective on her iconic buzzer-beater in the 2019 playoffs, and opens up about how impactful her Sparks teammates were in helping ease the transition from the Aces to LA. Plus, she talks about reuniting with Kelsey Plu...

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 wit...

D.C. Mystics rookies Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen are off to an incredible start to their WNBA careers. Sue sat down with them to discuss how they've been able to hit the ground running so effectively in their rookie year. Sonia and Kiki talk about their respective journeys through college, getting drafted 3rd and 4th, and what the transition to the WNBA has really been like. They also break down...

Tina Charles has seen it all. She’s won an MVP, Olympic gold medals, played overseas, been traded, and competed alongside (and against) some of the biggest names in WNBA history. This is a special two-part episode, recorded first in late June, then again on July 10. Across both conversations, Tina and Sue talk about Tina’s early struggles at UConn, playing for her hometown New York Liberty, and wh...

The Indiana Fever’s Natasha Howard basically wins wherever she goes. Howard sits down with Sue Bird to talk about what it takes to win three WNBA championships, why being adaptable is her secret weapon, and how she’s approaching her new role as a leader on a young Indiana team. She also reflects on learning from legends like Sylvia Fowles, Maya Moore, and Rebekkah Brunson, the four trades that sha...

Breanna Stewart sits down with Sue Bird to reflect on everything from her early struggles during her freshman year at UConn to how her first love was actually for the University of North Carolina. She also talks with Sue about their championships with the Seattle Storm, how she developed such a versatile game, and what it’s like being the face of the W alongside A’ja Wilson. Finally, she discusses...

Sue sits down with Dallas Wings star Arike Ogunbowale to talk about everything from playing with Paige Bueckers, to her two iconic buzzer beaters at Notre Dame, to scoring in the WNBA—and why defense is the real key for her. Sue also shares her view of the league, including the Valkyries’ exciting start and the extremely hot starts from New York and Minnesota. 00:00 Intro 00:14 Sue’s View 05:07 Fu...

Kate Martin sits down with Sue Bird to discuss her incredible college career at Iowa, where she and Caitlin Clark played in two national championship games. She also talks about her friendship with Kelsey Plum, lessons from her rookie year with the Las Vegas Aces, and what she’s bringing to the Valkyries for their inaugural season. Help us make this show better by filling out our audience survey: ...

Jackie Young and Sue Bird sit down to talk about playing against each other, how Becky Hammon’s swagger helped Jackie develop her three-point shot, and A’ja Wilson’s leadership. They also discuss some of the incredible college basketball games Jackie was a part of, as well as her decision to leave Notre Dame early for the WNBA. Sue also gives her take on what Natasha Cloud is bringing to the Liber...

Jewell Loyd and Sue Bird walk through Jewell’s early days as a practice player for the Chicago Sky, leaving Notre Dame a year early to play in the W, and her relationship with Kobe Bryant. Then they discuss her incredible run with Sue, Breanna Stewart, and the Seattle Storm, Jewell’s friendship with Kyrie Irving and Phil Handy, and how she’s planning to fit in with the Aces. Plus Sue gives her tak...

For our first episode of Bird’s Eye View, Sue Bird sits down with WNBA Champion Sabrina Ionescu! Sue and Sabrina talk about her journey from Walnut Creek, to Oregon and to the New York Liberty. She talk’s about adding a floater to her game, competing against Stephen Curry (The Golden State Warriors) in the 3-point contest, and how she’s adjusted to playing on a superteam with stars like Breanna St...

Welcome to Bird's Eye View with Sue Bird! Bird’s Eye View is your courtside seat to the WNBA, hosted by Hall of Famer and four-time champion Sue Bird. Every week, Sue offers sharp insight, candid analysis, interviews, and behind-the-scenes stories that spotlight the brilliance of women’s basketball — on the court. Subscribe today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice...