The Seahawks are 4-0! The boys start off the show by discussing the Seahawks win over Miami, and the team’s hot start to the season. Candace Parker joins the show to talk about her experience in the WNBA bubble, being a McDonald’s All-American dunk contest winner, and being mentored by two basketball legends – Kobe Bryant & Pat Summitt. Lastly, they discuss both the WNBA & NBA finals before finishing with the 2-minute drill!
The Seahawks remain undefeated! Russell and Jeff begin the show by discussing Russell’s first professional win in the state of Florida. Russell discusses Covid-19 and how it has affected the NFL up to this point. Jeff then asks Russell how the 2020 team compares to the 2013 team – the only other Seahawks team to start 4-0.
This week’s guest is one of the most decorated basketball players of the 21st century - Candace Parker, who plays for the Los Angeles Sparks. Russell and Candace start off the interview by discussing Candace’s WNBA bubble experience, her love for Chicago sports, and her siblings. Russell asks Candance about the experience of becoming the first woman to win the McDonald’s All-American Game Dunk Contest!
Candace talks about how she was able to deal with the pressure of being a star basketball player at a young age. In doing so she talks about the impact two legends, Kobe Bryant and Pat Summitt, had on her life. She then discusses how thrilled she was to become a mother, and the unique challenges involved with being a female professional athlete with a child.
Lastly, the group discusses basketball - both the WNBA & NBA finals, Jimmy Butler’s mentality, and LeBron’s legacy. Concluding the show with the 2-minute drill!