1 HOUR AGO: Cheryl Miller Made HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT With The Indiana Fever!

Cheryl Miller one of the most iconic figures in women's basketball just shook the WNBA world with a groundbreaking announcement involving the Indiana Fever um coming in and and asking your your your players your team what do you guys want to run you already know who you're playing against um and being able to step back and watch them operate and and see the wheels turning and let's run this zipper no let's do this step let's do this let's do this oh let's do you know not naming out all the plays and everything else but a unique collaboration with the best players in the world I mean what coach on this planet wouldn't want to be in this situation and now my job is to stand back roll out the ball and uh and be the cheerleader which is going to be a lot of fun as a Trailblazer who redefined the sport Cheryl's words carry immense weight and this latest Revelation is set to have a significant impact on the team's future and the league as a whole the Indiana Fever a franchise rich in history but seeking to return to Championship Glory now stands at the precipice of a new era fueled by Miller's Visionary leadership let's dive into what this major announcement means for the fever and the broader WNBA landscape is completed full circle coming full circle and and getting the opportunity um to coach these these great players and be a part of the dub and and again to be back in my backyard in Phoenix Cheryl Miller is much more than just a former player she is a transformative figure in the world of basketball her Legacy was cemented during her playing days at USC where she led the Trojans to two NCA a a championships in the 1980s earning multiple Player of the Year Awards and setting records that remain unchallenged to this day her impact continued as she transitioned to coaching and broadcasting where she has consistently elevated the visibility and status of women's basketball Miller's announcement with the Indiana Fever is stirring up excitement across the league with her profound knowledge of the game Shan strategic mind and deep passion for developing Talent she is poised to make waves with the fever a team that has been searching for a Resurgence in recent years the details of Miller's involvement are being closely watched by fans and analysts alike as her leadership could Herald a new era for the franchise whether she is stepping into a coaching role joining the front office or taking on an advisory position Miller's influence is expected to be a game changer for the fever for the Indiana Fever a team with a proud history but recent struggles Miller's involvement is seen as a Beacon of Hope her reputation as a non nonsense leader who demands Excellence from her players suggests that significant changes could be on the horizon the fever have been in a rebuilding phase and Miller's expertise in Player Development and her winning mentality could be exactly what the team needs to climb back to the top of the WNBA standings moreover Cheryl Miller's return to a prominent role in the WNBA is also a significant moment for the league as a whole as one of the most influential figures in the sport her presence brings added legitimacy and excitement to the WNBA fans who remember her dominant days as a player as well as those who have followed her career as a coach and broadcaster are eager to see how she will leave her mark on the fever and the league in this new capacity Cheryl emphasizes the necessity for strong leadership and decisive action in negotiations advocating for a Firm Stance to achieve the desired outcomes with her statement Cheryl underscores her role as a Pioneer and leader serving as a guiding example for the kind of strong Visionary leadership she believes is essential for the future of the game we need tough and fair negotiators and Visionaries and we need a bully we need a bully behind the table that's willing to say you know we'll break up the pieces and go from there but there's a certain number bigger than two that we want Caitlyn Clark recently shared her Reflections on her interactions with Cheryl Miller and Reggie Miller highlighting their influence and the impact they've had on her Caitlyn's admiration for the Miller family is evident she appreciates both Cheryl and Reggie for their contributions to basketball and for being remarkable individuals Cheryl Miller's infectious energy and positive spirit have left a lasting impression on Caitlyn there playful interactions and Cheryl's humility even in a coaching role highlight the unique Bond they share being in the presence of Cheryl Miller and Eddie Meyers who have both significantly impacted basketball is a source of inspiration for Caitlyn their achievements and continued influence in the sport serve as a testament to their legacy and dedication gosh I love Cheryl I love her brother too he's awesome obvious ly a pace or two uh we were in a little commercial together so I love their family they're just awesome people um and one of the best that's ever played the game so um I've known Cheryl for a little while now I think her energy that that's what I love about her like it's just contagious and um it's fun like I called her coach and she was like I don't know about that yet you'll have to see how I do during the game so um no but it's super fun honestly like that's the main reason I'm not doing it is like to be honest I'm pretty mentally physically emotionally exhausted I've been competing for a year straight um and at times that probably can seem pretty easy to most people but it's really hard and really taxing Caitlyn Clark candidly shares the toll that continuous competition has taken on her the mental physical and emotional exhaustion from a year of Relentless effort highlights the often unseen challenges faced by athletes despite the perception that her journey may seem easy to Outsiders Caitlyn emphasizes the hard taxing nature of maintaining such a high level of performance well it's truly an honor and it it's obviously a first for me to be coaching without a salary is completed full circle coming full circle and and getting the opportunity um to coach these these great players and be a part of the dub and and again to be back in my backyard in Phoenix it's amazing um coming in and and asking your your your players your team what do you guys want to run you already know who you're playing against um and being able to step back and watch them operate and and see the wheels turning and yeah let's run this zipper no let's do this step let's do this let's do this oh let's do you know not naming out all the plays and everything else but a unique collaboration with the best players in the world I mean what coach on this planet wouldn't want to be in this situation and now my job is to stand back roll out the ball and uh and be the cheerleader which is going to be a lot of fun Cheryl reflects on her journey and the significance of returning to Phoenix emphasizing the honor and privilege of coaching elite players Cheryl's collaborative approach stands out as she engages with her team encouraging their input and fostering a dynamic and interactive coaching envir environment Cheryl Embraces her role with enthusiasm finding joy in supporting and cheering on her team her approach underscores the balance between leadership and collaboration highlighting the unique experience of coaching some of the best players in the world I was just imagining I'm looking to my right and I've got Jennifer Gillum I'm looking to my left I got Michelle Tims and then in front of me I got Bridget Pettis and all of a sudden I'm feeling our team and and this is the this is the house that they built and a community that supported us and opened our AR open their arms to us and um we talked about and mentioned Legacy that facilities for everybody that came through who started at the very beginning and uh were a part of the creation of The X Factor Cheryl envisions the presence of iconic players like Jennifer Gillum Michelle Tims and Bridget Pettis highlighting the foundation they laid for the team she emphasizes the strength and unity that these players brought to the court Cheryl underscores the importance of Legacy recognizing the contributions of those who were there from the start the X Factor representing the team's land base and Community is a testament to the enduring support and commitment that has fueled their Journey Cheryl Miller's Reflections highlight the Deep connections within the team the community's Embrace and the lasting impact of those who have shaped the legacy of women's basketball as she stands among Legends Cheryl's vision for the future is rooted in the strength and unity forged by the past it it not only speaks volumes it's it's one thing to be young and they're learning how to play the game and they're learning U about their mistakes and how to correct them uh faster and so they're making those those game uh ingame and out of game um adjustments the only thing I see that's going to happen the older they get is is how to stop the run sometimes and and how to change you know uh the momentum during games but this is not a team people want to play because not only are they getting better but they're confident and they they show no fear Cheryl Miller shared her insights on the growth and development of young players emphasizing their ability to learn adapt and become formidable competitors Cheryl highlights the critical learning curve for young players focusing on their ability to make quick adjustments and the future challenges they will learn to overcome as they mature their tactical understanding and ability to to shift the game's momentum will become more refined Cheryl emphasizes the growing confidence and fearlessness of these young players their rapid Improvement and unshakable confidence make them a formidable team that opponents will dread facing Cheryl Miller's Reflections underscore the dynamic development of young athletes as they continue to learn and grow their increasing confidence and ability to adapt will make them a force to be reckoned with in the world of basketball that is hands down better than probably and I'm not I'm not inflating this number probably 98% of the NBA do not have a pract practice facility like that with all the bells and whistles and the bells and whistles that make sense and now you have Matt's done a tremendous job um it's um and I was telling the players this it's it's one thing to be rich it's one thing to have a lot of money it's another thing when you invest your own money and you're smart about it and you're passionate about it and that's what Matt is and Matt is raised the bar and and and serve notice that this is how the standard is for women Athletics Cheryl emphasizes the exceptional quality of the practice facilities noting that they surpass those of most NBA teams the state-of-the-art amenities and thoughtful design stand out as a testament to the commitment to Excellence Cheryl commends Max's dedication and smart Investments highlighting how his passion and strategic spending have set a new standard for women's sports the emphasis on high quality facilities reflects a broader commitment to advancing women's Athletics Cheryl Miller's reflections showcase the remarkable advancements in women's sports facilities and the importance of passionate intelligent investment the raised standards signify a new era for women's Athletics driven by those who believe in and support their potential I've honestly like I've always been somebody that's watched film so I don't think it's really changed like it's I mean film doesn't lie like you think one thing happens in the game it's not going to lie to you you go back and watch it so whether it's good bad ugly I think it's a great way to learn um but at the same time like when I go back and watch with one of our coaches like we also watch the good stuff see the stuff that you did well it doesn't always how have to be just the bad stuff you find plenty of ways to learn but also find the ways that you you improved and got better and just continue to to you know replicate that from game to game and then improve on the ones on the ways that you didn't um but yeah I mean I don't think it's changed much like I've always been a film Watcher and somebody that you know wants to learn from game to game and then also watch film of our next opponent Cheryl highlights the undenied ible truth that film reveals providing an objective view of what really happened during a game this honest feedback is invaluable for growth and development Cheryl underscores the importance of recognizing and celebrating successes along with learning from Mistakes by watching both the positive and negative aspects of their performance athletes can gain a comprehensive understanding and build confidence Cheryl Miller's Reflections reveal the holistic approach to learning through film where both achievements and areas for improvement are analyzed this balanced perspective helps athletes refine their skills and maintain a positive outlook on their progress this is not a team people want to play because not only are they getting better but they're confident and they they show no fear so with that being said I know the mindset of the players that I have the opportunity and honor to to coach and they they want to win Cheryl Miller offers her insights on the allstar Team Dynamics what's your perspective been of how they've been trending and just them individually as well I will say one thing um I did not count on their basketball IQ being that high I knew it was high obviously CU they play at this level um she emphasizes the importance of collaboration for success but it's one thing to know knowledge it's another thing to to talk about and speak and then put it into pieces and places and but it was a great collaboration with all the players Cheryl believes Indiana's future in women's basketball is very bright but uh Indiana has a very very bright future for being how young they are too that basketball IQ speaks volumes it it not only speaks volumes it it's one thing to be young and they're learning how to play the game and they're learning um about their mistakes and how to correct them uh faster rookies must Master stopping the run and shifting game momentum and so they're making those those game uh ingame and out of game um adjustments the only thing I see that's going to happen the older they get is is how to stop the run sometimes and and how to change you know uh the momentum during games the players are improving showing confidence and fearlessness this is not a team people want to play because not only only are they getting better but they're confident and they they show no fear they're Fearless it's all fun until the ball is tossed up then it's game time my mindset is their mindset so it it it's all fun and games until the ball is tossed up and then it's on and these guys are competitors at both ends and we're just going to go out there and and give it a great show this wave of momentum reflects the Journey of women's basketball so do you think that with your team this year is the same position to do that globally for the WNBA brand I mean I think it's been you know it's been happening you know prior even to to this team um this momentum this wave you know that we're feeling it has been sort of this kind of Journey for women's basketball um to get the attention uh that it is um you know getting at this point so um I think we mirror what's happening you know obviously in in the WNBA and uh you know I think hopefully this team team can um uphold you know sort of the culture and the the level of success and compete and um but I don't necessarily know that this team is going to be you know the team that that changes things um I think we're continuing to you know be on that upward trajectory and this this team has absolutely been a part of that hey coach uh what does it tell you about the overall Talent right now in women's basketball that you know you've got the best team chosen in the world to play the Olympics and then you just got beaten by a group of people in the NBA who seemed to be just as talented in the NBA um yeah uh it felt like you know we were guarding somebody from the NBA um tonight um but uh um I I think I think we know this everybody in this room you know you're here because you've been watching women's basketball I assume you're not new to it right so the depth we've said this for years the depth of talent that we have in the USA that it it is it is there's no one that has anything close to it um there are players that are not on this team that are great players everybody knows that right so there's no suggestion whatsoever you know that there are players on that played for the WNBA aren't good enough to be on this national team there is no suggestion of that um but only 12 can make it uh and so I think that what it speaks to is this what we've been building you know the the league is more than 25 years old we've had 12 teams for a long time so the concentration of talent right that we have right we see little retirement right it's just piling on piling on right this this is just the growth of the league it's the evolution you know now we get we get more teams more Talent we just keep we just keep growing um but this is the most we've ever had I mean this is an incredible time for our league Cheryl shares her views on the allstar and Olympic Games how do you approach tonight's game in the sense of like it's an All-Star game but obviously this game means a lot for Team USA get ready for the Olympics as you know and I'm sure obviously you want to win as you mentioned yesterday but it's not just a typical All-Star Game you've seen it in in years past it really wasn't as we were we were talking about yesterday and then watching the men today against Sudan it got real real like real real so with that being said I know the mindset of the players that I have the opportunity and honor to to coach and they they want to win um fun is winning and that's the general consensus so we're going to put the best product out there um I certainly want to get everybody a great look and I think that's only fair because they deserve that and then after that they basically dictate it you know if they want to go for the juggler they'll go for for the juggler and that means for some of the players sacrificing their minutes I really don't I I I don't not sit up there and and stay and Caitlyn or angel or or the younger players or even the player whether it's the collegate level or or the dub I'm here to be of service she discusses the profound impact of Diana terasi on the sport no no um and each of these young ladies they're one of a kind and um when I when I watch women's the dub there's a collection of mes that's what I see a collection of mes sure when you talk about I mean to kind of pick you back off Legacy but to to be back like you said yesterday the practice facility and I mean Diana terasi I was here fact career here in Phoenix you were an Olympian but to play in six Olympics what it what can you say about her it probably hasn't heart even said longevity longevity uh Diana has is a remarkable human being an athlete and she is the model of how to uh play the game the right way take care of your body off the court um and such an ambassador for the game and again this she gets it she understands and Embraces um the leg Legends um the current and and the future and we need more more people like DT out there and and leading the way and I couldn't be prouder for her and for this organ organization and for the duve um if this is her last year man what a heck of a career she's had Trend set in for me for quite some time [Music] um I want my legacy to be the impact that I can have on young kids I think it's you know it is what it is it's whatever they see on the video is what they're going to call um but I think we could have responded a little better the WNBA game is always intense and physical like a Non-Stop showdown of strength and strategy the WNBA game has always been physical has always been violent everybody is getting fouled hard not just Caitlyn Clark but everybody's getting F Caitlyn's stepping up big time poised to lead our Squad to new heights hey Caitlyn uh we we were watching you evolve we're watching your game evolve a little bit and we're seeing you become more of a vocal leader to the team um Clark's aggressive gamepl lead to potential disciplinary action the question of whether Caitlyn Clark faces suspension due to flagrant fouls looms large in discussions surrounding her performance as a prominent player in her sport Clark's aggressive style of play has occasionally led to incidents that raise concerns about potential disciplinary actions Caitlyn's string of flagrant fowls has stirred up some serious talk about her future on the court her recent accumulation of flagrant fowls has heightened speculation about her future on the court it's a foul we have a technical foul on the play Minnesota will shoot one shot and the play will resume from the point of interruption you hear the announcement here fans and analysts alike are closely monitoring how League officials will address these infractions as any suspension could have significant implications for both Clark and her team's upcoming games here's how Caitlyn got a technical foul all to transition take foul they will and now Clark gets a t in addition and oh yeah okay certainly deserve the technical I'd say [Applause] [Music] [Applause] warrant when Clark got in the face of Seattle Storm guard Victoria Vivians and the two were hit with double technical fouls it was Clark's thirdd technical f foul in the first nine games of her WNBA career WNBA rules stipulate that players get suspended for a game when they receive their seventh technical foul of the season and an additional game for every other technical after that they also receive an $800 fine it's a foul we have a technical foul on the play yeah it seemed like a really pivotal point in the game and third quarter with the uh Dolson challenge seemed like you were talking to the refs uh for you know a long time seemed like you disagree with it kind of what were you saying to them I mean I don't know I guess they saw something differently um obviously AB like it's it's tough when ab's in foul trouble for us um that that stinks for her um just couldn't really get her into a flow and get her on the floor much just BEC like she played 20 minutes just because of her foul trouble but I thought when she was in there like she was obviously pretty effective like three for four um but I think they went on a 10 run after that call was reversed and it would have been an and one so I think that just kind of shows our maturity like we have to find a way to be able to move on from that like yeah we didn't get the call but we need to stop right now because I think at that point it was a 10 or 12o game like we weren't out of it by any means and then we let it balloon to a 20 plus game so um I think it's you know it is what it is it's whatever they see on the videos what they're going to call um but I think we could have responded a little better but I think there was a few moments in the game where it was like like we just couldn't get it to go our way the reaction from folks is getting pretty toxic over it I think the conversation overall about Caitlyn Clark and the reaction that we're seeing from a lot of people has become a bit toxic because I think this incident is getting mushed in with how people have been playing defense on Caitlyn Clark how physical they've been on Caitlyn Clark some of the comments from some of the greats in the WWA before Caitlyn Clark got in it's all kind of getting put into this this pot of Caitlyn Clark haes and I think it's more nuanced than that I think there are a lot of things that's happening with Caitlyn Clark in the start of her career that are very normal to a lot of sports you often see players who are in the league or players who have played before or greats have opinions about New Rising Stars in the league that is not uncommon that's not exclusive to women's sports it's not exclusive to Men's Basketball you can we can pull so many examples of that you often see rookies get played very tough get get a little message shown to them especially if they're coming into the league with a lot of hype that also is not new I think what is very specifically unique about this situation is we are seeing a Transcendent crossover Superstar come into the league and have a huge amount of Buzz of polarization of excitement it is translating in numbers it is translating in ticket sales it is translating in conversation and overall I think that's a good thing I don't think that what Kennedy did is a reflection of how the entirety of the league feels I don't think it's a reflection of how all female athletes feel and I don't think it's a reflection of how the media feels I mean there's some hate going on right and we all can see it I think what Joey just talked about is important because not everything is hate right I feel like sometimes if somebody does something to a player right that's being getting hated on you just throw that right in there with it and that's not the case they are pushing her a certain way like I don't mind guarding a rookie you know from from inbound to inbound because she is that good she deserves that type of attention but my thing is like when you look at this play from Kennedy though right like there's no basketball part of that and the game doesn't need any sport if it's if it's basketball women or men there's no you call her on her name and then you what is that right and and let me help you people out for a second um Kenny Kennedy Carter is her name I know a lot of you guys don't know who that is um she actually got drafted fourth overall right 2020 she's been on with three teams so far so a PA like that that's not known that's trying to get her name out there they do stuff like that we in NBA they have that they have Dylan Brooks they got guys like that so I understand it but my problem is when you talk about hate that's hate there's no basketball part in a game you may call it hate what what I will call it is Envy what we are seeing with Caitlyn Clark is envy and let me Define it for so many of you all because they're human I'm not surprised that we're seeing Envy but Envy a feeling of discontented or resentful longing aroused by someone else's possessions qualities or luck with Caitlyn Clark it's not at all luck but what we're seeing and not generalizing not by every WNBA player but by some I believe Kennedy Carter in that specific incident is Envy because postgame when you go to the presser and you don't want to answer questions about Caitlin Clark why you answer questions about other individuals but you don't want to answer questions about Caitlyn Clark I believe what we are seeing is Envy it's tough situation in WNBA where every game's a battle of grit and hustle now it's a tough situation because the WNBA game has always been physical has always been violent everybody is getting fouled hard not just Caitlyn Clark but everybody getting F it's a very very physical game so I really don't know what you can do as a commissioner Without Really changing the game for Caitlyn Clark I don't know what you can do but with this whole situation and watching what unfolded um in this situation with Kennedy couple things stood out to me number one I did not like Angel ree standing up and clapping on the sideline cuz it kind of lets me know that this is something that has been talked about that is on our minds like we are going to send this girl a this is not a team people want to play because not only are they getting better but they're confident and they they show no fear so with that being said I know the mindset of the players that I have the opportunity and honor to to coach in they they want to win Cheryl Miller offers her insights on the allstar Team Dynamics what's your perspective been of how they've been trending in and just them individually as well I will say one thing um I did not count on their basketball IQ being that high I knew it was high obviously because they play at this level um she emphasizes the importance of collaboration for success but it's one thing to know knowledge it's another thing to to talk about and speak and then put it into pieces and places and but it was a great collaboration with all the players Cheryl believes Indiana's future in women's basketball is very bright but uh Indiana has a very very bright future for being how young they are too that basketball IQ speaks volumes it it not only speaks volumes it it's one thing to be young and they're learning how to play the game and they're learning um about their mistakes and how to correct them uh faster rookies must Master stopping the run and shifting game momentum and so they're making those those game uh ingame and out of game um adjustments the only thing I see that's going to happen the older they get is is how to stop the run sometimes and and how to change you know uh the momentum during games the players are improving showing confidence and fearlessness this is not a team people want to play because not only are they getting better but they're confident and they they show no fear they're Fearless it's all fun until the ball is tossed up then it's game time my mindset is their mindset so it it it's all fun and games until the ball is tossed up and then it's on and these guys are competitors at both ends and we're just going to go out there and and give it a great show this wave of momentum reflects the Journey of women's basketball so do you think that with your team this year is in the same position to do that globally for the WNBA brand I mean I think it's been you know it's been happening you know prior even to to this team um this momentum this wave you know that we're feeling it has been sort of this kind of Journey for women's basketball um to get the attention uh that it is um you know getting at this point so um I think we mirror what's happening you know obviously in in the WNBA and uh you know I think hopefully this team can um uphold you know sort of the culture and the the level of success and compete and um but I don't necessarily know that this team is going to be you know the team that that changes things um I think we're continuing to you know be on that upward trajectory and this this team has absolutely been a part of that coach um what does it tell you about the overall Talent right now in women's basketball that you know you've got the best team chosen in the world to play the Olympics and then you just got beaten by a group of people in the NBA who seemed to be just as talented in the NBA um yeah uh it felt like you know we were guarding somebody from the NBA um tonight um but uh um I I think I think we know this everybody in this room you know you're here because you've been watching women's basketball I assume you're not new to it right so the depth we've said this for years the depth of talent that we have in the USA that it it is it is there's no one that has anything close to it um there are players that are not on this team that are great players everybody knows that right so the there's no suggestion whatsoever you know that there are players on that played for the WNBA aren't good enough to be on this national team there is no suggestion of that um but only 12 can make it uh and so I think that what it speaks to is is what we've been building you know the the league is more than 25 years old we've had 12 teams for a long time so the concentration of talent right that we have right we see little retirement right it's just piling on piling on right this just the growth of the league it's the evolution you know now we get we get more teams more Talent we just keep we just keep growing um but this is the most we've ever had I mean this is an incredible time for our league Cheryl shares her views on the allstar and Olympic Games how do you approach tonight's game in the sense of like it's an All-Star game but obviously this game means a lot for Team USA get ready for the Olympics as you know and I'm sure obviously you want to win as you mentioned yesterday but it's not just a typical All-Star Game you've seen it in in years past it really wasn't as we were we were talking about yesterday and then watching the men today against Sudan it got real real like real real so with that being said I know the mindset of the players that I have the opportunity and honor to to coach and they they want to win um fun is winning and that's the general consensus so we're going to put the best product out there um I certainly want to get everybody a great look and I think that's only fair because they deserve that and then after that they basically dictate it you know if they want to go for the juggler they'll go for the juggler and that means for some of the players sacrificing their minutes I really don't I I I don't and at at the height of my my career to pay it forward so that's my job now is is to pay it forward not sit up there and and stay in Caitlyn or angel or or the younger players or even the player whether it's the collegate level or or the dub I'm here to be of service she discusses the profound impact of Diana terasi on the sport no no um and each of these young ladies they're one of a kind and um when I when I watch women's bath dub there's a collection of mes that's what I see a collection of M sure when you talk about I mean to kind of pick you back off Legacy but to to be back like you said yesterday to practice facility and I mean Diana terasi I was here my career here in Phoenix you were an Olympian but to play in six Olympics would it what can you say about her it probably hasn't already been said longevity longevity uh Diana has is a remarkable human being and athlete and she is the model of how to uh play the game the right way take care of your body off the court um and such an ambassador for the game and again this she gets it she understands and Embraces um the Legends um the current and and the future and we need more more people like DT out there and and leading the way and I couldn't be proud of for her and for this organ organization and for the dub um if this is her last year man what a heck of a career she's had