Inside the Aces’ Gamble That Paid Off - ESPN’s LaChina Robinson breaks it all down

The Las Vegas Aces went from chaos to champs — and it all started with leadership, trust, and a text message from A’ja Wilson that set the tone for one of the most remarkable comebacks in WNBA history. ESPN analyst LaChina Robinson joins Julie Foudy and Abby Wambach to break down how the Aces turned a midseason collapse into a championship sweep, what makes Becky Hammon’s connection with her players so unique, and why the upcoming WNBA CBA negotiations could reshape the entire league.

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Chapters:
00:00 – Intro / Party Starters
01:20 – WNBA: Aces Sweep the Finals
04:45 – Ironwoman World Championship Recap
07:10 – NWSL Update
09:20 – Guest: LaChina Robinson
09:20 – How the Aces Came Back From the Brink
10:45 – A’ja Wilson’s Text & Becky Hammon’s Culture Rise
12:30 – CBA Talk: What Players Are Really Asking For
26:45 – The Rise — LaChina’s New Project

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