She’s Always Had Game | Kym Hampton: Liberty Legend, WNBA Pioneer & New York Original

On this episode of She’s Always Had Game, host Zachary Draves sits down with New York Liberty legend Kym Hampton for a conversation celebrating the history, growth, and legacy of women’s basketball.Hampton was there at the beginning. An original member of the Liberty during the WNBA’s inaugural 1997 season, she helped establish the identity of one of the league’s cornerstone franchises and was part of the New York team that reached the first WNBA Finals. Before New York, Hampton starred at Arizona State, becoming one of the most accomplished players in program history.Zach and Kym revisit those early days of the WNBA, what it meant to represent basketball in New York City, the personalities and competition that shaped the league, and how dramatically the women’s game has evolved from 1997 to today.They also explore Kym’s journey beyond the court and what it means to see a new generation of players and fans embracing a league she helped build from the ground up.Before the packed arenas, record audiences and unprecedented attention—there were pioneers like Kym Hampton.🏀 She’s Always Had Game is about honoring those stories and making sure the history of women’s basketball is never forgotten.Follow us for more:@The9450@DravesZachary