2021 WNBA Draft Pick Didi Richards ready to draw & dish for the New York Liberty

Didi Richards was formally introduced to the New York media on April 20th. The Baylor guard chatted about her recovery from a serious spinal injury, fitting into the Wal Hopkins system, and being impressed with New York’s focus on mental health and wellbeing. Richards is also excited to grow with her new teammates, most of whom are under three years in the league.

Roses for Richards – Didi Richards joins TNT before the 2021 WNBA Draft:

Richards takes HihglightHER BTS at the 2021 NCAA Tournament:

Richards’ Road to Recovery:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knEQsi4u2Rc

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0:00​ – Intro
0:15 – Didi gets the call from NYL
0:55 – Richards the Mental Health Activist
2:10 – Rolling out the red carpet in Brooklyn
3:16 – Richards on the role of social media
4:41 – What does character mean to Didi?
5:26 – Didi bringing energy on defense
7:05 – What kicks will Richards wear in Brooklyn?
8:10 – Richards on returning from injury
9:33 – Docter tells Richards it’s time to think of life beyond basketball
10:46 – Areas to develop while with NY Liberty
12:10 – On guarding new teammate Sabrina Ionescu
13:45 – Playing alongside Natasha Howard Benitjah Laney
15:20 – “New York is the best spot for me”
16:15 – Versatility increased draft stock
17:32 – Liberty offense is “like Christmas”
18:45 – Learning alongside Ionescu and other young players
19:29 – Outro

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