2024 WNBA Finals Review
10/22/24 • 48 min
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Intro (00:00 - 00:48)
Preview of this episode & an early summation of the WNBA Finals series between the New York Liberty and the Minnesota Lynx (00:49 - 02:19)
Game 1 breakdown (02:20 - 07:32)
Game 2 breakdown (07:33 - 10:24)
Game 3 breakdown (10:25 - 13:26)
Game 4 breakdown (13:27 - 16:15)
Game 5 breakdown (16:16 - 22:31)
Coach Cheryl Reeve's remarks in the post-game press conference and my reaction to what was said (22:32 - 24:29)
New York Liberty win their 1st WNBA Championship (24:30 - 24:59)
Breanna Stewart delivers on the promise thus becoming the Mark Messier of the New York Liberty (25:00 - 26:09)
Courtney Vandersloot overcomes a season of adversity to win another championship (26:10 - 27:24)
Jonquel Jones reaches the apex for the 1st time in her career along with winning the Finals MVP award (27:25 - 29:20)
Sabrina Ionescu, the franchise's 1st number one overall pick, becomes entrenched into New York basketball lore as a now crowned champion while overcoming adversity early in her career (29:21 - 30:37)
The addition of Coach Sandy Brondello in 2022; the trade for Jonquel as well as the free agent signings of Stewie and Slooty in 2023 as key pieces towards winning the championship (30:38 - 31:12)
The German connection of Nyara Sabally and rookie Leonie Fiebech playing vital roles in this championship run (31:13 - 33:48)
Coach Brondello blending all this talent together to win the ultimate prize (33:49 - 34:20)
What's next for the Minnesota Lynx (34:21 - 37:18)
What's next for the New York Liberty (37:19 - 40:22)
The new Unrivaled league tries to recruit Caitlin Clark who says she'll be taking a mental break and thus won't be joining (40:23 - 41:40)
Angel Reese does a live where she reveals that her WNBA salary doesn't pay her bills but rather it's her endorsements that really lines her pockets (41:41 - 43:37)
Add Tanisha Wright and Latricia Trammell to the fired coaches list; names of coaches to look out for (43:38 - 46:31)
Preview of coming episodes & call to action (46:32 - 48:55)
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Intro (00:00 - 00:48)
Preview of this episode & an early summation of the WNBA Finals series between the New York Liberty and the Minnesota Lynx (00:49 - 02:19)
Game 1 breakdown (02:20 - 07:32)
Game 2 breakdown (07:33 - 10:24)
Game 3 breakdown (10:25 - 13:26)
Game 4 breakdown (13:27 - 16:15)
Game 5 breakdown (16:16 - 22:31)
Coach Cheryl Reeve's remarks in the post-game press conference and my reaction to what was said (22:32 - 24:29)
New York Liberty win their 1st WNBA Championship (24:30 - 24:59)
Breanna Stewart delivers on the promise thus becoming the Mark Messier of the New York Liberty (25:00 - 26:09)
Courtney Vandersloot overcomes a season of adversity to win another championship (26:10 - 27:24)
Jonquel Jones reaches the apex for the 1st time in her career along with winning the Finals MVP award (27:25 - 29:20)
Sabrina Ionescu, the franchise's 1st number one overall pick, becomes entrenched into New York basketball lore as a now crowned champion while overcoming adversity early in her career (29:21 - 30:37)
The addition of Coach Sandy Brondello in 2022; the trade for Jonquel as well as the free agent signings of Stewie and Slooty in 2023 as key pieces towards winning the championship (30:38 - 31:12)
The German connection of Nyara Sabally and rookie Leonie Fiebech playing vital roles in this championship run (31:13 - 33:48)
Coach Brondello blending all this talent together to win the ultimate prize (33:49 - 34:20)
What's next for the Minnesota Lynx (34:21 - 37:18)
What's next for the New York Liberty (37:19 - 40:22)
The new Unrivaled league tries to recruit Caitlin Clark who says she'll be taking a mental break and thus won't be joining (40:23 - 41:40)
Angel Reese does a live where she reveals that her WNBA salary doesn't pay her bills but rather it's her endorsements that really lines her pockets (41:41 - 43:37)
Add Tanisha Wright and Latricia Trammell to the fired coaches list; names of coaches to look out for (43:38 - 46:31)
Preview of coming episodes & call to action (46:32 - 48:55)
https://www.allthingsbasketballwithgd.com/
Email: [email protected]
Support this podcast:
Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allthingsbasketballwithgd/support
Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/allthingsbbgd
CashApp: $gdthatsportsdude
PayPal: paypal.me/gdthatsportsdude
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2024 WNBA Semis Recap & Finals Preview + KAT Trade
Intro (00:00 - 00:47)
Preview of this WNBA finals preview & KAT trade episode (00:48 - 01:24)
#1 New York Liberty vs #4 Las Vegas Aces recap (01:25 - 12:40)
What's next for the Las Vegas Aces (12:41 - 16:10)
#2 Minnesota Lynx vs #3 Connecticut Sun (16:11 - 28:16)
What's next for the Connecticut Sun (28:17 - 30:18)
New York Liberty vs Minnesota Lynx finals preview (30:19 - 35:13)
Karl Anthony Towns traded to the New York Knicks with Julius Randle & Donte DiVincenzo heading to the Minnesota Timberwolves in a 3 team deal involving the Charlotte Hornets (35:14 - 46:06)
Wrap-up of this episode and call to action (46:07 - 48:19)
https://www.allthingsbasketballwithgd.com/
Email: [email protected]
Support this podcast:
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Next Episode
2024-25 NBA Season Preview - Eastern Conference
Intro (00:00 - 00:45)
Preview of this NBA Eastern Conference season preview episode (00:46 - 01:50)
Atlantic Division:
Boston Celtics (01:51 - 05:07)
Brooklyn Nets (05:08 - 09:23)
New York Knicks (09:24 - 17:22)
Philadelphia 76ers (17:23 - 21:11)
Toronto Raptors (21:12 - 25:14)
Order of finish in the Atlantic Division (25:15 - 25:34)
Central Division:
Chicago Bulls (25:35 - 29:20)
Cleveland Cavaliers (29:21 - 32:00)
Detroit Pistons (32:01 - 33:45)
Indiana Pacers (33:46 - 35:15)
Milwaukee Bucks (35:16 - 36:45)
Order of finish in the Central Division (36:46 - 37:34)
South Division:
Atlanta Hawks (37:35 - 39:17)
Charlotte Hornets (39:18 - 42:00)
Miami Heat (42:01 - 44:26)
Orlando Magic (44:27 - 47:03)
Washington Wizards (47:04 - 49:04)
Order of finish in the South Division (49:05 - 50:00)
Playoff teams (50:01 - 50:49)
What episodes are coming up and call to action (50:50 - 52:45)
Website: https://www.allthingsbasketballwithgd.com/
Email: [email protected]
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