She won her second Olympic gold medal, a EuroLeague championship, and became a four-time WNBA All-Star.
However, the momentum hasnt been without some controversy.
Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky rookies Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, respectively, continue to garner decisive headlines.
Instead, it spurred Collier to think more about reproductive health.
How does what Opill is doing align with your personal values?
I want people who want to be on birth control to know they have options, including Opill.
I just so believe in what they’re doing.
I want her to know about her options.
How has being a mother changed how you play your game and show up to work?
Its a lot of juggling, and a lot of time management.
Your time used to be your own.
You used to be able to come and go and stay out and do whatever you wanted.
I need to get practice in, but Im not dilly-dallying, you know?
Youre planning a college tour with Opill at the end of the season.
Why are you targeting universities?
Its a really good age [for this conversation].
How did the team make it this far?
What was the season like for you guys?
We’re firing on all cylinders.
It’s really rare tolikethe people that you work with so much, just from top to bottom.
We hang out so much, even outside of the gym, which is pretty rare for professional sports.
It translates onto the court really well, too.
So it’s been a really fun season.
In the last year, theres been a shift in WNBA viewership and fans.
I hope this is only the beginning.
This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
