Sue Bird gets 100% real on her new role with Team USA
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- Team USA's senior training camp has commenced, with Sue Bird stepping into her new role as managing director of USA Basketball. Bird is tasked with evaluating the talent present at the camp held at Duke University, marking her transition from player to staff member in the sport.
- This development is significant as it highlights Bird's ongoing influence in women's basketball, transitioning from her celebrated playing career to a leadership role where she can shape the future of the sport and mentor emerging talent.
- The camp also features rising stars like Caitlin Clark, who is making her senior Team USA debut, amidst ongoing collective bargaining negotiations in the WNBA. This intersection of player development and labor discussions underscores the evolving landscape of women's basketball, where both talent and equity are critical themes.
— via World Pulse Now AI Editorial System
