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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Breanna Stewart is joined by WNBA and NBA analyst Trysta Krick, and from the opening tip, Trysta comes ready to challenge everything.

She presses Stewie on the New York Liberty's slow start to the season, their surprising losses to expansion team Portland Fire, and even revisits the controversial foul call at the end of the 2024 WNBA Finals against the Minnesota Lynx. Stewie doesn't back down, leading to one of the most candid conversations of the season.

The two also dive into the NBA Finals, the WNBA Rookie of the Year race, and the continued impact of Unrivaled. Trysta shares some of her hottest takes, including whether Paige Bueckers and Arike Ogunbowale can thrive together in Dallas, and why she believes WNBA players deserved even more in the league's new CBA.

Plus, Trysta puts her freestyle skills to the test, and Stewie opens up about the biggest challenge of balancing motherhood with life as a WNBA superstar.

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Breanna Stewart sits down with her wife, former Phoenix Mercury player and Spanish Olympic silver medalist Marta Xargay Casademont for a revealing, emotional, and hilarious conversation about basketball, family, and life together.

The couple shares the story of when they first met, how their relationship began while playing together in Russia, and what it’s really like having a partner who understands the pressures of competing at the highest level of the sport.

They also open up about the joys and challenges of raising two kids under four, why they work hard not to spoil their children, and how they try to create a grounded, normal family life despite living anything but a normal lifestyle.

Plus, Marta shares her best parenting advice, Stewie and Marta explain why their relationship works, and the two look ahead to what’s next for their growing family.

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Breanna Stewart and Myles Turner break down the NBA Conference Finals, including what it’s really like to play a playoff series inside Madison Square Garden against the New York Knicks and why the Thunder should be very careful about an angry Victor Wembanyama.

The two also dive into why international players continue to dominate the MVP voting, what’s going wrong in American youth basketball development, and how basketball culture differs around the world. Stewie explains why she didn’t buy gifts for her teammates after winning the WNBA MVP, and Myles shares stories about giving back to his hometown and why that responsibility matters to him.

Plus, another edition of Stewie’s Parent Corner!

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