You May Also Like: Cultivating a Winning Culture with WNBA Legend Chamique Holdsclaw and Coach Sandy Brondello

You May Also Like: Cultivating a Winning Culture with WNBA Legend Chamique Holdsclaw and Coach Sandy Brondello

On this episode of The Match-Up, WNBA legend Chamique Holdsclaw reconnects with Sandy Brondello, the coach whose compassion and leadership left a lasting mark on her life. We reflect on their shared history, the evolution of the WNBA over the last 30 years, and why relationships, trust, and mental health have become just as important as wins and losses. From building championship cultures to growing the next generation of the game we discuss leadership, legacy, and the power of believing in people. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Jonquel Jones on Being Herself, Having Game & Liberty Secrets!

Breanna Stewart and Myles Turner are joined by 2021 WNBA MVP, 2024 Finals MVP, and Stewie's New York Liberty teammate, Jonquel Jones. JJ opens up about the challenges of pursuing basketball while staying true to herself growing up in the Bahamas, the lessons she learned about becoming a great teammate, and the moment she realized she truly had "GAME." The trio also has fun discussing which court-side celebrities at Liberty games have actually left JJ starstruck, which Liberty players talk the most trash, a fact about the team you probably don't know, and which teammates have the worst taste in music. Plus, Jonquel introduces everyone to her beloved Goldendoodle, and shares why life off the court has changed since moving to New York. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Your Questions Answered: Relationships, Rumors, Real Life & Lego!

Breanna Stewart and Myles Turner turn the show over to the fans, answering questions submitted through YouTube and social media. The duo reveals the three craziest environments they've ever played in, shares their pregame rituals, and discusses how they handle rumors and outside noise while performing at the highest level. Stewie talks about the possibility of her wife, Marta Xargay Casademont, returning to basketball as a player or coach in the future, while Myles opens up about how his relationship with his girlfriend has helped him grow both on and off the court. They also take time to give credit to the people who made it all possible—their parents—and reflect on the sacrifices and support that helped them reach the professional level. Plus, Myles delivers another masterclass in all things Lego, including advice for beginners and some of his favorite builds this summer. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

C.J. Miles on Surviving the NBA at 18, Being an Artist & Mentoring Myles Turner

Breanna Stewart and Myles Turner are joined by 17-year NBA veteran C.J. Miles, the player who helped mentor Myles during his rookie season with the Indiana Pacers. The trio discusses how C.J.'s basketball journey might have looked very different if NIL had existed when he came out of Skyline High School in Dallas in 2005. C.J. opens up about the challenges of entering the NBA as an 18-year-old, the isolation he felt as a teenager in a veteran locker room, and the lessons he learned while finding his place in the league. They also dive into the evolution of C.J.'s career as he became one of the NBA's most respected 3-and-D players. C.J. explains why every player in the league is ultimately a role player, some just earn more trust and responsibility than others. Myles reflects on his own rookie season, including the West Coast road trip that helped spark his breakout after months of hard work behind the scenes. The conversation also explores C.J.'s passion for self-expression, photography, music, and the creative outlets that helped him stay balanced throughout his career. Plus, the show closes with C.J. vs. Myles Trivia as the former teammates test how much they remember about their 2015-16 season together in Indiana. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Stewie & Myles on the NBA Finals, Liberty Win Streak & When to Get Mad!

Breanna Stewart and Myles Turner break down the NBA Finals and explain what it's really like to compete for a championship when the pressure, fatigue, and expectations are at their highest. They discuss the mental and physical challenges facing the Spurs, why closing games becomes so difficult this time of year, and who Myles believes should be the favorite for Finals MVP. The two also talk about the New York Liberty's four-game win streak, and why Stewie had to get a little angry during the team's latest game against the Indiana Fever. Plus, Stewie's Parent Corner returns, and Myles introduces another lesson from outside the basketball world. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.