The chapter covers the speaker's experience with overcoming an ACL tear injury and the impact of injuries on an athlete's career. It also delves into discussions around egg freezing technology, balancing career with family planning, and openly sharing personal experiences. Additionally, it touches on the importance of learning from pursuing passions and making decisions to quit activities that do not bring joy.
She is one of the best basketball players ever. She’s won multiple championships, including five Olympic gold medals and four W.N.B.A. titles. She also helped negotiate a landmark contract for the league’s players. Sue Bird tells Steve Levitt the untold truth about clutch players, her thoughts about the pay gap between male and female athletes, and what it means to be part of the first gay couple in ESPN The Magazine’s Body Issue.
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- Sue Bird, former professional basketball player.