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On this week’s episode of NBA DNA, Hannah revisits the summer of 1997 and the inaugural season of the WNBA. Basketball legends Val Ackerman, Rebecca Lobo, Annie Meyers, and Lisa Lax join the show to talk about that shortened first season: featuring six initial teams, one accidental dynasty, one ulcer, and lots of happy tears.
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Vince gives his take on the Celtics championship run and if he thinks they can repeat next season. Vince goes deep on Free Agency and where he thinks the top guys like Paul George, OG Anunoby and DeMar DeRozan could possibly fit. Vince also tells the incredible behind the scenes story of his Draft Night Trade with Antawn Jamison, and gets into what he thinks the best situation would be for Bronny James in the Draft and NBA.
 
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In this week’s episode of NBA DNA, we dig into the history of women’s pro hoops: from the early days in colleges and church basements to the ill-fated leagues of the 1980s, and finally, the creation of the 1996 Women’s Dream Team. Hannah shares the lesser-known story of the barnstorming tour that led to today's WNBA and sits down with some of the women who made it possible: Rebecca Lobo and former WNBA president Val Ackerman.
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Sarah and NBA senior writer Michael C. Wright react to the Celtics winning their 18th NBA Championship. They examine Jaylen Brown as MVP, the historical place of this team and look ahead to next season.
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Vince is joined by his close friend, UConn women's basketball legend, 7-time WNBA All-Star and current UGA Assistant Coach Nykesha Sales. They discuss her incredible UConn days, the impact of NIL money on college sports and Caitlin Clark's rookie season in the WNBA. Then Vince and Nykesha talk about the NBA Finals, who is the Celtics best player, who will win the Finals MVP. Plus they get into Dan Hurley, JJ Redick and the Lakers coaching situation.
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With Michael Jordan retired from the NBA, attention shifts to the other greats: Olajuwon, Ewing, Stockton, Malone, and Barkley — all hungry for a championship. Former Rockets coach Rudy T and seven-time NBA Champion Robert Horry sit down with Hannah to talk about the team’s back-to-back wins, the strangest Game Five ever played, and the surprising origins of The Heart of a Champion.
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