Dawn Staley joins Post Moves with Candace Parker and Aliyah Boston to discuss her NY Times Best-Selling book Uncommon Favor, her role as a pioneer in women’s basketball, her legendary journey, and the dynasty she’s built with the South Carolina Gamecocks. Staley also shares the life motto that shaped her career and the mentors who inspired her along the way.
She opens up about recruiting Aliyah Boston to South Carolina, the growth she’s seen in Aliyah’s game now as a WNBA player with the Indiana Fever, and of course — her famous TikTok dances. Staley reflects on their special bond, calling Aliyah “the smartest player ever in the history of our program,” and shares how proud she is to see her thrive in the league.
Staley also discusses the future of the game: from her NBA coaching opportunities — including interviewing for the New York Knicks head coach job — to the upcoming WNBA expansion team in Philadelphia, and whether she’d be interested in coaching or owning a team there. She also shares stories about playing for Team USA at the Olympics under Tara VanDerveer, her Philly roots, and her unique friendship with Allen Iverson. Plus, Dawn reveals her Mount Rushmore of Philly sports, talks about her favorite career moments as both player and coach, and even her love for true crime.
Purchase Uncommon Favor here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Uncommon-Favor/Dawn-Staley/9781668023365
Chapters:
(00:42) - Intro
(01:38) - Candace’s jersey retirement
(03:00) - Indiana Fever updates
(08:20) - Las Vegas Aces win streak
(10:35) - Paige Bueckers makes history
(14:15) - Dawn Staley joins the show
(16:30) - Relationship with Aliyah
(19:35) - Aliyah’s TikToks
(21:30) - 1996 Olympics
(25:00) - Growing the game of basketball
(27:45) - South Carolina fans
(32:30) - Coaching Aliyah to a National Championship
(37:40) - Uncommon Favor
(43:30) - Philadelphia mentality
(46:30) - Coaching in the WNBA
(47:50) - Knicks head coach job
(50:50) - True crime
(54:00) - Favorite moment as a coach
(56:15) - Mt. Rushmore of Philly Sports
(57:34) - Venus Williams’ U.S. Open return
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