The WNBA is building something — and it’s not just the women’s version of the NBA

Feb 22, 2024 27 min

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<p>Guest-hosted by David Greene: Sheryl Swoopes, often called the “female Michael Jordan,” was the first player signed to the WNBA. Her story is featured in the new documentary <a href="https://tubitv.com/movies/100014374/shattered-glass-a-wnbpa-story" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>Shattered Glass: A WNBPA Story</em></a>, which takes a look at how far the league has come since Swoopes’s early days — and what today’s pro athletes say they still need from the league. Guest host David Greene spoke with Swoopes and the film’s director, Andrea Buccilla.</p>

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