Dearica Hamby Shares Her Thoughts On The WNBA Draft

Dearica Hamby and Cameron Brink share WNBA draft stories, their bittersweet Olympics experiences, and Kelsey Plum joining the Sparks on “Straight to Cam”.

We this week’s new episode of the Wave Original digital series, “Straight to Cam” (Wave Sports & Entertainment) — hosted by rising WNBA superstar and Los Angeles Sparks forward Cameron Brink alongside her co-host, Sydel Curry-Lee.

In today’s episode, Cam and Sydel are joined by WNBA Champion, 3-time WNBA All-Star, Olympic 3×3 Bronze Medalist, Dearica Hamby.

The ladies discuss potential WNBA draft day fits, motherhood, the need for an Angel Reese rebound masterclass, and Dearica’s bittersweet experience playing in the Olympics on Team USA.

Cam and Sydel also talk to Dearica about meeting Kim Kardashian at a Sparks game, and what she’s most excited about with Kelsey Plum joining the Sparks.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

[32:00] The ladies speculate on potential WNBA draft day outfits, particularly Paige Bueckers and Kiki Iriafen

[38:10] Cam and Dearica talk about Angel Reese being great at rebounding and how she should start a “masterclass” on offensive rebound

[40:15] Dearica shares the differences in how she views playing in the WNBA now after playing for a decade vs when she first started in the league

[41:30] The ladies talk about when Kim Kardashian came to a Sparks game and the social media comments that came from Dearica’s photo with Kim after the game

[49:30] Cam and Dearica get emotional reminiscing on their Team USA announcement experiences, and the conflicting feelings that came from when Dearica replaced Cam on the team after her injury

[56:30] Dearica comments on what she is most excited about with Kelsey Plum joining the Sparks and shares a funny prank she pulled on Kelsey in the past

[1:15:00] Dearica talks about dating as a pro athlete and whether she’s actively looking for a partner

New episodes of “Straight to Cam” can be found on YouTube and wherever you listen to your podcasts every Monday!!!