WNBA All-Star Memories
WNBA Legends Sue Bird, Cheryl Miller Reflect on All-Star History, Including Hammon Face-Off
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The 2026 WNBA All-Star weekend has returned to Chicago, with the marquee All-Star Game set to be played at the United Center NBC Sports. Ahead of the festivities, WNBA legends Sue Bird and Cheryl Miller sat down to share memories from their own All-Star experiences — including Bird's memorable on-court battles with Becky Hammon, who now coaches the Las Vegas Aces NBC Sports.
The three-day event is one of the biggest celebrations in women's basketball, featuring competitions and events spread across the city Charlotte Observer. The All-Star Game itself will feature two teams led by WNBA greats as head coaches, adding a nostalgic touch to the weekend Kansas City Star.
Bird and Hammon's All-Star Rivalry Revisited
Sue Bird looked back fondly on going head-to-head with Becky Hammon during past WNBA All-Star games NBC Sports. The two were fierce competitors during their playing days. Now, Hammon leads the Aces from the sidelines as their head coach.
Bird's reflections highlight how the All-Star game was more than just an exhibition. It was a stage where the league's best players pushed each other NBC Sports. That competitive spirit between Bird and Hammon added extra drama to those matchups.
Cheryl Miller Adds Historical Perspective to All-Star Tradition
Cheryl Miller also shared her own All-Star memories alongside Bird NBC Sports. Miller is one of the most celebrated figures in women's basketball history. Her stories gave a broader look at how the All-Star tradition has grown over the decades.
Together, Bird and Miller represent two different eras of the WNBA NBC Sports. Their conversation showed how the All-Star game has always meant something bigger. It is a moment for the league to celebrate its best and brightest on a national stage.
Chicago Hosts a Full Weekend of WNBA Events
The 2026 All-Star weekend is not just one game. It is a three-day event with multiple activities spread across Chicago Star Telegram. The United Center serves as the main venue for the All-Star Game itself.
Fans can expect events throughout the city all week long Sacramento Bee. Two teams coached by WNBA legends will face off in the headline game The News Tribune. The full schedule gives fans plenty of reasons to celebrate women's basketball in Chicago.
WNBA Greats Step Into Coaching Roles for All-Star Game
This year's All-Star Game features WNBA legends coaching the two competing teams Kansas City Star. The format puts iconic names back in the spotlight in a new way. It adds a layer of story to an already high-profile event.
Hammon's move from All-Star player to Aces head coach mirrors a broader trend of stars shaping the league's future from the bench NBC Sports. Bird and Miller's reflections make clear that the players of today are standing on the shoulders of those who came before them.
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