GOOD FOLLOW - Michael Grady talks New York Liberty, The Face of The WNBA, Finding His Style & More!

Summary

Podcast Summary: GOOD FOLLOW – Michael Grady talks New York Liberty, The Face of The WNBA, Finding His Style & More! The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz – October 23, 2025

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Main Theme

This episode features a lively, insightful conversation between Roz Golden-Woode and Michael Grady—renowned NBA and WNBA play-by-play broadcaster. Their discussion delves into Grady’s broadcasting journey and style, the evolution and culture of the New York Liberty, his deepening national profile, the current and future faces of the WNBA, and the joy of covering high-level women’s basketball.

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Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Michael Grady’s Broadcasting Journey & Work Ethic

• Multi-league Presence: Grady is now one of basketball's most prominent voices, calling games for NBC, Amazon Prime, the Minnesota Timberwolves, and the New York Liberty. (02:00–03:00)
• Hustle and Recognition: Roz jokes about Grady’s “glow up” – photo shoots, custom jackets, and magazine covers – highlighting the growing recognition of his career.
• Mutual Support: A playful debate about who is “Beyonce” on their broadcast team, with both expressing admiration and gratitude for their partnership.

  "You are so talented. But I think another thing is you are a wonderful human being... you are magnetic." – Roz Golden (05:00)

2. Special Bond Calling New York Liberty Games

• Team Chemistry: Roz and Grady, with Tina Servacio, cherish their broadcast team dynamics. They highlight the honor of covering the Liberty, especially during their championship season. (06:40–07:10)

• Liberty's Growth: Grady recounts the team's journey from playing in small venues in Westchester to becoming a marquee attraction in Brooklyn, reflecting on how the New York Liberty have truly “arrived” in the city’s competitive sports—and cultural—ecosystem. (08:15–09:29)

  "The New York Liberty has carved out a space to where it is appointment viewing... You got like, yo, we gotta check the game out." – Michael Grady (08:40)

3. Broadcasting Fun: The Ellie the Elephant Moment

• Memorable Game Moment: Roz and Grady recall the infamous “Ellie the Elephant” mascot incident, a viral moment during a tense Liberty game.

  "We're also trying to stay serious and not crack up while Ellie the Elephant is literally carrying on screen..." – Roz Golden (09:36)

• Broadcast Decision-Making: Roz explains the quick thinking required when deciding to address such comedic sideline moments during a serious game, especially when the cameras miss the action. (11:05–12:16)

• Mascot Culture: Ellie is celebrated as the most authentic and beloved mascot, even inspiring imitators in other franchises. (12:16–13:10)

4. National Ascent: Grady’s New Roles

• Amazon Prime and NBC: Both networks wanted Grady as a lead voice for WNBA, marking his ascent to national prominence and underscoring demand for his distinctive style. Grady's loyalty to the Timberwolves and Liberty is also discussed. (14:16–16:07)

  "The fact that both of these national networks, the new rights holders, were like, ‘We'll make it work. We want Grady too...’" – Roz Golden (15:00)

5. Personal Connection to Women’s Basketball

• Early Career Roots: Grady recounts early break covering the Indiana Fever in the WNBA, his admiration for Tamika Catchings and the excitement of helping announce and witness the team win a championship in Indiana. (16:23–20:30)

• Emotional Significance: He reflects on being raised by competitive women, his long relationship with women’s basketball, and how deeply he values his new Amazon Prime WNBA role. (16:30–21:00)

  "The W really means something to me... I remember being front and center watching the very first WNBA game with the Liberty and the Sparks." – Michael Grady (19:20)

6. Grady’s On-Air Style: Signature “Cash!” Call

• Signature Call Origin: Grady explains his signature exclamation “cash!” for big shots, noting he uses a wide vocabulary but that “cash” resonated with viewers and became his signature. (21:08–21:36)

• Philosophy: He is not afraid to use it in early game moments if warranted, valuing the energy of the play over saving catchphrases for late-game drama. (22:30–23:10)

  "If there's a hot sequence and a momentum building... Edwards for three — cash!" – Michael Grady (22:52)

7. The “Face of the WNBA” Debate

• Asia Wilson’s Dominance: Grady names A’ja Wilson unequivocally as the league’s current face, citing her unparalleled achievements and MVP-level play before the age of 30. (25:00–25:45)

• Challengers and “Got Next”: Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers are highlighted as emerging stars with the talent and charisma to challenge for the spotlight.

• The League’s Future: Grady is excited to chronicle the rise of these budding superstars and the growing hunger across the league’s player ranks. (26:33–27:46)

  “If anybody says the face of the league is not A’ja Wilson, we have a problem… she has a GOAT résumé pre-30 years old. The things that she’s able to do… But it’s definitely A’ja Wilson.” – Michael Grady (25:00)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On the Joy of Broadcasting:

  "To have the privilege to have doors open up and our hard work be recognized and be in position where you can inspire someone... is something I don't take for granted." – Michael Grady (05:41)

• On Broadcasting Local vs National:

  "You can deny it if you want. These are receipts." – Roz Golden teasing Grady about his rising TV-profile (04:40, 04:58)

  “It’s everything. I'm still pinching myself… the W really means something to me.” – Michael Grady (16:23)

• On Broadcasting Philosophy:

  "I sit down every game and I have maybe 20 to 30 different ways to say a made basket." – Michael Grady (21:36)

• On the League’s Present and Future:

  “Never doubt A’ja Wilson. She played out of her mind down the stretch... she's a special player and should be appreciated.” – Michael Grady (25:25)

  "There are a lot of hungry players… who are ready to take the medal and say 'I got next.’ And I love that." – Michael Grady (27:35)

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• 02:00 – 05:50: Roz and Grady reflect on their friendship, broadcast chemistry, and Grady’s growing profile
• 06:40 – 09:29: Grady’s first Liberty broadcasts; Liberty’s evolution in NYC sports culture
• 09:29 – 12:16: The viral “Ellie the Elephant” moment and mascot culture
• 14:16 – 16:07: Grady’s ascent to national broadcaster with Amazon Prime and NBC
• 16:23 – 20:30: Grady’s roots and emotional connections to women's basketball
• 21:08 – 23:36: Development of the “cash!” signature call and broadcasting style
• 25:00 – 27:46: A’ja Wilson as face of the WNBA; “Who’s Got Next?”

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Tone & Feel

The episode is joyful, energetic, and affectionate, with Roz and Grady’s camaraderie shining throughout. Both reflect positively—but analytically—on the growth of the WNBA, giving listeners both behind-the-scenes texture and big-picture excitement. The mood is celebratory and inspiring for both fans of women’s basketball and those interested in the broadcasting craft.

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Summary prepared for those who missed the episode or want a deep dive into the highlights—but with the heart, humor, and insight true to The Dan Le Batard Show’s signature style.

Transcript

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[Michael Grady]

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[Roz Golden]

Hey, what's up, y'? All? Welcome to Goodfellow show presented by DraftKings. I'm Raz Golden Bore and I am coming to you from our New York City studios. We have an exclusive interview with a very special guest. Now, if you love who, then you probably already know this guy. But there's a chance if you don't, I'm going to introduce you to somebody that you are going to see and hear a lot of because he is one of the, the voices and the faces of the league, actually both leagues. I'm talking wnba, I'm talking NBA on both the national and the local levels. So he's going to be the voice and face for NBC, for Amazon Prime, NBA and wnba. Locally, he is with the Minnesota Timberwolves and with me on the New York Liberty broadcast. So guys I bring on, he's got all the jobs. He is the man with all the momentum. My guy, Michael Grady.

[Michael Grady]

I appreciate you, my friend. You are missed. I'm happy we can catch up and happy we can do this. Thank you for having me on.

[Roz Golden]

I'm so happy. I'm so happy to have you on Grady and that you've made the time. I know like NBA season just started up. You're probably so, so busy, right?

[Michael Grady]

Yeah, this is like a little bit of a calm before the storm. I got a few days before things really pick up with the Sunday, Monday back to back and then another game on Wednesday. So this is, this is like a good sweet spot. But even if it was busy, period, you always make time. It's fun to catch up, talk some hoop and get into some other things. So excited about that with you Absolutely.

[Roz Golden]

And, you know, Grady and I, we call games together with the. For the New York Liberty. He is the team's lead play by play. Great. That's. You know, people always ask me, they're like, do you have a professional photographer? And I'm like, no, that's Grady's camera. Like, and pre game, we do our fist bump before every broadcast for good luck. And Grady, I like to call you Beyonce. I call you Beyonce. So can you tell the people why?

[Michael Grady]

No, no. This is, you know, we have a good relationship. We don't fight, but we do have disagreements. And this is one of the disagreements. I say that Ras Golden Woode is Beyonce again, multi hyphenate. So many different avenues, big time brand. And you? I'm just. I'm Julius. And so I just make, I just make sure that you're, you know, protected good. Make sure that we get on the broadcast. You want to talk to her? Nope. Nope.

[Roz Golden]

Oh, you got to go through. This is Kat. This is Cap. This is Kat. I'm literally going to have to object here because if anyone is Julius, it's me. People are literally everywhere.

[Michael Grady]

We go.

[Roz Golden]

Grady, Grady coming, dabbing him up. He knows everybody from, you know, the president to the players to the ushers. And actually, I do call you Beyonce, my friend, because. And I'm happy to be your backup dancer. Listen, B. Okay, because look at Grady, like, he's doing magazine covers and shoots now. My guy is glowing up. Look, they got the articles, we got receipts.

[Michael Grady]

Grady, they got the article national rise.

[Roz Golden]

He's doing cool photo shoots now. Oh, my God, look at the lighting. My guy loves good lighting. And, you know, you're hanging out with the players. You've got, you got, you get custom jackets for NBC coverage. Very, very. Listen, you can deny it if you want.

[Michael Grady]

These are receipts.

[Roz Golden]

I am honored to be a background dancer for Beyonce here. And I just, I'm just poking fun here, but I think the two things that you have that are so great and I think one, this magical voice and talent, right? So, like, full stop. You are so talented. But I think another thing is you are a wonderful human being. You are a great person. People love being around you. You are magnetic. You are fun. You are like. And look, you hold people down. You pull up on my show, man, you doing everything right now for you for four different networks right now for the NBA just started, like, and you're here. And so I think, I think that's part of, you know, the glow.

[Michael Grady]

That's love. I appreciate you. And it's A joy. It's a joy as you know, to be able to be in this space. We, we remember being young and being inspired by others and to have the privilege to have doors open up and our hard work be recognized and be in position where you can inspire someone, even if it's just one person. But, but that we can inspire someone is something that I, I, I don't take for granted. And I, I, we just have a lot of joy and, and that's, that's why we hit it off. I hit it off. You know, I, I connect with people who appreciate these opportunities, these moments and want to cherish these things. And that's why I do have that camera with me because, you know, I want to, I want to remember these moments. I want to, I want, I want to cherish these, these memories a year from now, 20 years from now. So, so a lot of joy. And I appreciate, I truly appreciate you saying that.

[Roz Golden]

Oh, no, it's from the heart, man. And I felt that joy too. In fact, I think that leads into our broadcast for the New York Liberty. You know, you're play by play. I'm analyst, color commentator. We're also joined by Tina Servacio, our sideline reporter. It's actually one of the great honors of my career to cover the New York Liberty. Being a New Yorker coming up through the organization and honestly to get a championship ring from the New York Liberty for their 2024 championship. And you see the three of us over there.

[Michael Grady]

Yeah.

[Roz Golden]

I mean, just hamming it up.

[Michael Grady]

Your reaction on the report on the right is one of my favorite images of the entire season. Like you did the Jo Joy in the, if you're not sure how much that meant to Roz like that, that, that photo right there, that moment right there kind of encapsulates the, the energy, the fun, the joy and how much this means to you and to, and to us to be a part of this, this franchise. So to your question, you know, my first play by play professional basketball experience was with the New York Liberty. And I wish I could have gone back as far as, as you have and MSG days. I can't even, I can't even imagine. But my first opportunity to do play by play was when the Liberty played in Westchester at that little gym. And they were just, you know, figuring things out and, and sort of, sort of in limbo in terms of we're certainly not going to continue to play here, but where's the franchise going to go next? And for me, I, again, I was just happy to Be able to call a game and to have that experience and then the size step in and then it's on to Brooklyn, baby. And whole thing just dramatically shifted to where it. In a, in a city like New York, you know, the premier city in the world where all these things are going on. Yankees games during NBA season, you got, you know, we had a stretch with the Nets, with Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and of course the Knicks are, Knicks are hot. And you have the Rangers and so many different things going on Fashion Week. All these things that you're involved with, these, these high, these high profile things. And the New York Liberty has carved out a space to where it is appointment viewing. It is a space that you want to be, that you have to be that you tell. You got like, yo, we gotta, we gotta check the game out. Because you're not only, as, you know, you're not only enjoying the basketball on the court, on the court, which culminated with the championship a couple of seasons ago, but you want to see, Ellie, you want to see, you want to see that show. And so, so to be able to have that opportunity, to be able to call their games and to see the way that it's grown and blossomed or whatnot, is a true joy for me.

[Roz Golden]

Yes, absolutely. Oh, my goodness. First of all, that's so beautiful and poetic the way you put it together. It's as if you work with words for a living. In your schedule, you always are like, yo, I'm a slice of this. I'm carving out a space for, you know, women's basketball as well. And you own this really special piece of real estate, historic piece of real estate in the basketball ecosystem. But you mentioned Ellie, like the two of us on these broadcasts, we're calling incredible basketball, but we're also trying to stay serious and not crack up. While Ellie the Elephant is literally carrying.

[Michael Grady]

On screen by John Paul Jones and Yonescu fired up.

[Roz Golden]

Let's come and look at Ellie the elephant. Ellie the elephant is having to be held off the court, y'.

[Michael Grady]

All.

[Roz Golden]

They are dragging her down the tunnel.

[Michael Grady]

I love that you called it out in the moment because it took our camera. I don't know if the camera cameras on live television actually was able to get to Ellie. So I'm glad it went viral. Someone was able to get the shot and piece it together because it had to be referenced. And I'm so happy you referenced it because it was an emotional moment, you know, in the game, in this intense game. All New York Liberty games have this high energy and intensity to them. But that was, like, a pivotal moment. And, you know, we have talking about the seriousness of the call and Sabrina being upset, and then we. In the. In the bright lime vest over here is Ellie losing it. And that was. That was. That was certainly one of the highlights. Top five of the season.

[Roz Golden]

Absolutely hilarious. And, you know, as a broadcaster, you've got these quick decisions to make, right? So, like, do I address this? Can't. And also, do I have a visual to support, you know what I'm saying, out of my mouth? And does this matter in the scope of the game? You know, like, is it trivial or, you know, is this worth bringing up? And also, you want to make sure you're respecting the energy of the game. Right? Like, where we are, like, how serious the moment is. But, like, so all of those decisions are happening fast. And actually the only thing that didn't match up was because our cameras are a little bit limited at times or whatever. Like, we weren't able to get the camera shot of it, but it was. There was so much carrying on happening, and it was an extended period of time, and we saw it and we're cracking up, and it was like, we're gonna talk our way through this. So we were able to be visual with our language. So that. Because people tweeted and hit me on threads after and was like, we were wondering what y' all were talking about. And then somebody pieced it together from the arena, and then you've got this viral clip. That clip went viral, and it's still going viral. And it's. And it also kind of speaks to, like, Ellie, like, people. Like, I knew Ellie was from Brooklyn, the best mascot. Your mascot could never.

[Michael Grady]

Yes, yes. We're talking about the. The most authentic, true to the community in the franchise, mascot in professional sports. And so I love Ellie and the concept behind Ellie and the people that brought Ellie alive and made it happen. Ellie's how old now? Not that old. So. And now we've got some. Imit is the sincerest form of flattery. You know, we've got. We've got other mascots who are channeling that LA energy.

[Roz Golden]

People are inspired. There are mascots that are inspired.

[Michael Grady]

Yes, yes. And we certainly welcome that. But don't forget. Don't forget the blueprint. So. So it's just another added element to what makes attending a New York Liberty game so much.

[Roz Golden]

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[Roz Golden]

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[Michael Grady]

To my question.

[Roz Golden]

To come back to it, you know, you were announced as the lead broadcast group for Amazon Prime's WNBA coverage will be you and Candace Parker. What does it mean? You have such a big footprint now in women's basketball, including with the new rights holders.

[Michael Grady]

It's, it's, it's everything. I'm still pinching myself. It still hasn't quite sunk in. We talked, we've talked about this before, Roz. Like, the, the W really means something to me. I, I went, I talked about, you know, my time with the Liberty and how that started. But I can go back further. When, when I was in Indianapolis and I was working at this big, big radio station, I was, I was still super young, and the station had the Pacers had the. Got my foot in the door out of college. I was doing this small shift over the weekend, and then I got into this, this sports talk show that aired on the weekend, and I said, you know what? I'm going to use this sports talk show to get me credentials to some of these sports events, because I really feel like I'm going to be talking to professional athletes on a regular basis. Like, I feel this is going to work out at some point in my career, and I just want early practice on being able to interview professional athletes. And so I remember it was the start of the Pacer season, and I sent an email out to Pacers PR and asked to cover Pacer games. And they wrote back immediately and said, no. I said, okay. And then here comes the summer, and I reach out to Indiana Fever pr Shout out Kevin messenger, and it's like, yeah, come on. And so I go to an Indiana Fever game, watch the game, study the game. And then I go in the locker room and I have a conversation with Tamika Catchings, have a conversation with Katie Douglas, Tully Bevalacqua, Brion January. I'm talking to all these great players on this roster. A few years later, I become the PA announcer for the Pacers. And they say, well, before. And I was hired by right at the start of the summer. And so they said, well, before you do Pacers, you're going to do the Indiana Fever and kind of get your feet wet in that whole thing. And so I was excited about the opportunity. And now I'm sitting at the scores table and I'm announcing to make a catching's name in the team during player intros. And you know, at the time the W was in a different place than what it is right now. But it meant everything to me to be able to have that opportunity. And I'm telling you, for anybody in your audience who did not have the privilege of seeing to make a catchings play, she was one of the best two way players the game has ever seen. She was menace on the basketball court. She was just a joy to watch. And then of course that team eventually won a championship and I was able to be there and present and working that game when they won a title on their home floor. And so, and, and, and so it's, it professionally it's held a special place in my heart. I remember being front and center watching the very first WNBA game with the Liberty and the Sparks and it just, I couldn't, I couldn't wait to watch that first game. And I think a lot of it was just my upbringing and being around, you know, strong, amazing women. And my mom was a ultra competitor. You know, I played some hoops in her day. She would beat me and talk trash, which I did not like when I was young. I didn't understand it. And so to go from watching that first game to working a little bit in the league, first as a PA announcer, then doing play by play and then to have an opportunity to work with you and then now to be honored with calling games on Amazon as well and working with Candace Parker and Amazon will have the WNBA finals in a few years. It's a long way around the question, but it's just, it's, it's still sinking in. But it means, it means a great deal to me and I don't, I don't take it for granted and I cannot wait to get to calling games again.

[Roz Golden]

That's a really beautiful journey you described. Also coming back to your kind of roots from Indiana, you know, it's not like you just got plopped into women's basketball. This has been a long brew, you know, and journey and rise to this opportunity. So it's really dope and like so one of the things that I'm curious about is like how would you describe your voice and style as a play by play?

[Michael Grady]

I like a little bit of variety but I do like a signature, something that people can look forward to in those clutch moments. And mine is just simply cash. So that's kind of been, that's been my take.

[Roz Golden]

Cash Give me an example of using cash.

[Michael Grady]

You just nailed it. You just nailed it. But I'll throw it in the first half, though. If we're in a sequence and the game is moving and a team is on a run and there's what looks like a back breaker three, that leads to a timeout and the other team's got to get themselves together, I'll throw a cash in the middle of a big run. Sabrina had some cash moments over the course of this past season, too. So that was when I started doing play by play for the Timberwolves. Going back to 2022, I didn't have anything in mind, but I, I sit down every game and I have maybe 20 to 30 different ways to say a made basket. 20 to 30 different ways to say this is a missed basket pass. You know, different ways to describe passes, layups, blocks, like different, you know, it's just so I can vary my language. And so. So I went into my first season with the Timberwolves, I was like, I'm just going to mix it up. And then the first feedback that I started getting from, you know, I really like it when you say cash. And so I was like, oh, okay, I'll let that ride a little bit and save it for some, some bigger moments. And it's kind of. It's kind of stuck. And so it's worked for me on a regional level and now I'll get to introduce it slowly but surely on a national level.

[Roz Golden]

I love the fact that you're not afraid to use the cash early, too. You're not going to save it for the end of the game. You was like, if there's a cash money moment that happens in a sequence and it's the first quarter, you're getting cash because you don't think you're going to hear a bang in the first quarter of the game. You. I don't know if you're going to get that right, but you're like, I'm dropping a cash. You'll drop a cash?

[Michael Grady]

Yes, yes. If it's a, if it's a hot sequence and a momentum building, you know, moment that was. I just had the Timberwolves and the Portland Trailblazers and Clark goes down, got his shoulder in the his chest. Clark diving on the floor. Conley scoops it up. Edwards for three cash. If there's a good moment in the first half, you know, and it goes to on social media like you want to, when people see the clip, they don't, you know, they're not necessarily going oh, was this first quarter, Was this whatever. No, it's a play. It's a good play and you want to put a ball behind it.

[Roz Golden]

So I like that cash. Is that. Am I saying that right?

[Michael Grady]

Yeah. Yeah, you got.

[Roz Golden]

You have developed a very nice relationship with Anthony Edwards as the play by play for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Some people are are trying to proclaim him as the face of the league. We're not even here to debate that more. I want to take it back to women's basketball and say on the WNBA side, let's talk face of the league. Who's the face of the league in your opinion right now? And who do you think got next? This episode is brought to you by State Farm. Listening to this podcast. Smart move. Being financially savvy. Smart move. Another smart move. Having State Farm help you create a competitive price when you choose to bundle home and auto bundling. Just another way to save with a personal price plan like a good neighbor. State Farm is there. Prices are based on rating plans that vary by state. Coverage options are selected by the customer. Availability, amount of discounts and savings and eligibility vary by state. Your teen adjective used to describe an individual whose spirit is unyielding, unconstrained. One who navigates life on their own own terms effortlessly. They do not always show up on time, but when they arrive, you notice an individual confident in their contradictions. They know the rules, but behave as if they do not exist. New team. The new fragrance by Miu Miu, defined by.

[Michael Grady]

You love the question and I love having this debate in the game. Although right now, Roz, I don't think this is up for debate. If anybody says the face of the league is not Asia Wilson, we have a problem. You've talked about this, we texted about this. She has a goat resume pre 30 years old. The things that she's able to do and the things that she's accomplished already on the basketball court and. And all of her championship runs with the Las Vegas Aces have been unique. But this one that she just had was really special with the start that they had and I love the sequence during the celebration and they're taking photos. They're obviously feeling good and buzzed. But I think it was Asia which shout out. We just lost about 53 points and they all laughed like ah, 500 team like throwing all these different criticism and that were thrown out and said about the team during the season when they were really struggling. People were questioning, oh they're falling off and just never doubt Asia Wilson. She played out of her mind down the stretch, they went on that incredible run, won another chip, the MVPs, the player of the year awards. She's a special player and should be appreciated. I'm running out of fingers.

[Roz Golden]

I feel like she won every award this year. And the Aces, they kept receipts to your point and I love that.

[Michael Grady]

And you should, and to, to find something to have a chip on your shoulder about and especially when you've accomplished everything that you know you could want to accomplish already and say, no, I'm still hungry for more. That's, that's, that's aspirational. So it's, it's definitely Asia Wilson. Obviously we want to see Caitlin healthy next season. I had so much fun watching Paige who. And I'm in Minnesota right now where she, where she came up and honed her skills and she was such. She's just got a different energy when you watch her play. And she can, I mean she can put you in a blender with her handles. She's got a great mid range game. She's a three level scorer. And I'm excited to see if Dallas can continue to put a team around her. We can really see her shine in big moments. But I'm a fan of so many players, players around the league and there, and there's a lot of hungry players who are saying, who are, who are ready to take the medal and say I got, I got next. And I love that.

[Roz Golden]

Yeah. Yeah. And you're going to be on the call for all of that on every level as well. So we can't wait to hear some cash from you, Grady. And you've been, you were cash on this and I'm using that all day.

[Michael Grady]

Cash. I love it.

[Roz Golden]

But Grady, thank you, thank you so much for your time. You know, good luck this NBA season. We'll catch you in the summer for. Wow. Keep crushing it. And you know, look, Beyonce, we're just, we're just, we're just living in your world.

[Michael Grady]

No, no, no, no, no. It says Julia. And thank you so much for having me, Beyonce. I'm just happy to be a part of the, the Beehive. Thank you. Hopefully we can do this again soon.

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