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Feb 2021
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Sheryl Swoopes | Ep 71 | ALL THE SMOKE F...

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WNBA legend Sheryl Swoopes joins Matt and Stephen on episode 71 of All The Smoke to discuss her illustrious basketball career. Swoopes discusses being the first player signed in the WNBA, being a 3x-MVP, and win 4 WNBA titles. Plus, Swoopes discusses equality in sports today, the leagues social activism, and being a 3x Olympic goal medalist.


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