Iconic Conversations: Tina Thompson on the Evolution of WNBA, Athlete Development, and Becoming A Sports Icon

In this episode of The Timeout, Dwyane Wade, D Wright, and Chris Johnson sit down with WNBA legend Tina Thompson. They talk legacy—Tina’s USC roots, red lipstick on the court, and how she helped shape women’s basketball. She breaks down Juju Watkins’ impact at USC, calling her a generational star bringing back Cheryl Miller vibes. The convo hits NIL realities, with Tina praising the progress but raising concerns about education and “hush money” from collectives. She also shares proud mom moments about her son Dylan, now at Georgia Tech, and the grind it took to get there. Music Credit: Khari Mateen.

What We Discussed: 00:00 Introduction 01:33 Tina Thompson: Basketball & The Lifestyle 09:56 Basketball Is Evolving, Needs More Regulation 13:15 Dyllan Thompson: Choosing His Path 19:12 Parenting With Honesty 26:08 What The All Stars Meant To Tina Thompson

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