In this episode of Difference Makers, Taylor Tannebaum dives into Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier’s impressive WNBA career and her impact on women’s sports both on and off the court. From her early days with the UConn Huskies, to an amazing run in the 2024 WNBA playoffs, to co-founding 3×3 basketball league Unrivaled, to upping her game after becoming a mother, Collier is a changemaker in everything she does.
0:00 Intro
0:30 Making her own path
1:05 All-around greatness at UConn
2:32 Landing with the Lynx
2:41 Rookie of the Year splash
3:19 Parallels with Maya Moore
4:09 Motherhood = MVP mode
4:56 Next-level 2024
7:12 Growing the game
7:54 Creating leverage
9:14 Leading the next generation
9:39 A blazing start to 2025 + a bright future
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