What's it really like growing up as the daughter of an NBA player and the sister of a global icon?

Shaya Bryant — daughter of NBA and European league legend Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, and sister of Kobe Bryant — joins Born To The Game for Part 1 of a deeply personal two-part conversation about family, legacy, identity, and life behind the fame.

In this episode, Shaya opens up about: Growing up in a basketball family and moving overseas to Italy and Switzerland as a kid Learning Italian in months and the culture shock of returning to Philadelphia Her tight-knit bond with Kobe growing up — "thick as thieves," pranks, and no real fights Kobe's early work ethic, 6am gym sessions, and the moment that shaped the Mamba Mentality Her father Joe "Jellybean" Bryant as a present, playful dad and the lessons he instilled Navigating fame, privacy, and protecting her peace from public perception Motherhood, grief, and carrying her family's legacy forward on her own terms

This is Part 1 of 2 — Part 2 drops next week with even more of Shaya's story.

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The WNBA Finals are here, and the 3 on 3 crew—Chris Williamson, Terrika Foster-Brasby, and Sharí Nycole—stayed up late on the East Coast to react to the Minnesota Lynx eliminating the Connecticut Sun in Game 4 of the semifinals. Terrika might’ve shed a tear as her Sun saw their season end.

Sharí didn't hold back on Aces’ star Jackie Young, questioning her disappearance when her team needed her most against the Liberty. Chris wasn’t having it though, jumping in to defend Jackie and the Aces’ season. Terrika played mediator by pointing out how the Aces’ back-to-back titles put a target on their back all year.

Then Chris and Sharí are standing 10 toes down on their Finals prediction, backing one team all the way. Tune in to find out who they’re riding with!

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On this episode of the 3 on 3 podcast, co-hosts Chris Williamson and Terrika Foster-Brasby are joined by special co-host Kevin Lewis, who covers the WNBA and hosts the 9450 podcast. The trio provides their insight into the second round of the WNBA playoffs. Terrika gives her take on why she believes this is the year for the Connecticut Sun to win it all. Chris analyzes the Liberty and Aces matchup.

Then, Kevin makes an impassioned case for Teresa Weatherspoon and talks about how unfair it was for her to be fired after nearly making the playoffs. The crew discusses coaching changes with the Sparks.

In the Jump Ball segment, the co-hosts go around the horn and pick out the best NBA Media Day moments, from LeBron and Bronny James to Josh Hart and KAT. Terrika and Chris reflect on the legacy of NBA giant Dikembe Mutombo. The conversation is filled with insights, humor, and a heartfelt tribute to a basketball legend.

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