EP 1 | WNBA ALL STAR WEEKEND | TEAM USA VS JAPAN | SWOOPS VS CC FANS RD 2 & MORE

THE BEST DAMN W SHOW

In this episode, the hosts introduce themselves and discuss their backgrounds in basketball and media. They also talk about their experiences at the WNBA All-Star Weekend and share their thoughts on the first game of the Olympic tournament between Team USA and Japan. They highlight the dominant performance of A'ja Wilson and the overall superiority of Team USA. They also address the criticism surrounding the exclusion of certain players from the Olympic team and emphasize the importance of experience and chemistry in international competition. The conversation discusses the performance of the US women's 3x3 basketball team in the Olympics and the challenges they face. They also talk about the candidates for the WNBA season awards, including Coach of the Year. The conversation discusses the candidates for the WNBA Sixth Woman of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, MVP, and Rookie of the Year. The hosts debate between Angel Reese and Kaila Clark for Rookie of the Year, with Nick Andre choosing Angel Reese and @blkmanjoy and Lo leaning towards Kaila Clark. They highlight Angel Reese's contributions on both ends of the court and her ability to impact the game despite her offensive limitations. On the other hand, they acknowledge Kaila Clark's recent impressive performances and her ability to fill up the stat sheet. Ultimately, @blkmanjoy and Lo choose Kaila Clark as their pick for Rookie of the Year. In this final part of the conversation, the hosts discuss the controversy surrounding Cheryl Swoopes' comments about Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese. They express their frustration with fans who disrespect legends like Swoopes and fail to understand the nuances of the game. They emphasize the importance of respectful dialogue and enjoying the game of basketball. The hosts also mention their social media handles and promote their TikTok, Twitter, and YouTube channels.

Chapters

00:00
Introduction and Backgrounds

07:30
WNBA All-Star Weekend Recap

15:57
Team USA's Dominant Performance

23:47
Exclusion of Players from the Olympic Team

26:39
Struggles of the US Women's 3x3 Basketball Team

36:39
Coach of the Year: Cheryl Reeve

41:25
Coach of the Year: Teresa Weatherspoon and Stephanie White

49:40
Introduction and discussion of Rookie of the Year candidates

59:41
Debate between Angel Reese and Kaila Clark for Rookie of the Year

01:08:08
Anticipation of potential bias in voting

01:13:09
Final decision on Rookie of the Year

01:26:07
Respecting Legends and Appreciating Contributions to the Game

01:32:52
The Challenges of Transitioning from College to the WNBA

01:37:03
Enjoying the Game of Basketball and Avoiding Unnecessary Arguments

01:39:27
Promoting the Best Damn W Show on Social Media