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Getting to know other players that I havent really been around in the WNBA has been really fun.
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T-Spoon) to sharpen her skills and adapt her style to a compressed format.
So far, shes enjoying herself.
Theres more opportunities to play in the space and show what you bring to the game, she says.
And naturally, shes been needing plenty of sleep to complement all that hard work.
Leading up to bed, I see to it to get in a good dinner.
If its a game day, Ill get some pasta or some chicken in to give me some energy.
My favorite vegetable of all time isbrussels sprouts.
So I kind of just looked up some simple recipes on TikTok.
I like to bake em, put em in the oven, and have that all together.
Then Ill hang out and relax a little bit.
Sometimes I FaceTime my friends because Im usually in a different place than them.
I also have an Xbox, so sometimes Ill play some 2K, or maybe just watch someNetflix.
Some other favorites of all time:Money Heistand the live-actionThe Last Airbender.I like the reality TV shows too.
My skin care routine is next.
I start with theCeraVe Makeup Removing Cleanser Balmfor my two-step cleansing routine, and theFenty Skin Total Cleansr.
Then I go in with theYouth to the People Superberry Hydrate + Glow Dream Oil.
Ive been doing that for a couple months now.
I use theOuai Scalp Serum.
Ive also been using theCamille Rose Rosemary Oil Strengthening Hair + Scalp Dropsand a Camille Rose leave-in conditioner.
Depending on if Im feeling sore, Ill roll my legs out orstretch a little bit.
I also haveboots that apply compressionto my legs, so Ill do that for about 20 minutes.
Sometimes I put some ice in the boots if I have specific areas that I need to hit.
I keep my bedroom cold but cozy.
Silk sheets are my favorite bang out of bedding because theyre good for the hair.
Plus, its just super soft and cozy.
And then I usually like to have one of those really fluffy blankets, like the sherpa or fleece.
That, mixed with the silk sheetsyeah.
I also like to ensure the room is cold when I sleepthats the most comfortable for me.
I usually do 67 or 68 degrees.
Those people who crank their heat way up at bedtimeugh.
Especially with the silk sheets, youll get sweating.
I think the sound is just really calming.
I have a specific channel that I watch,Nero Knowledge.
As athletes, we exert so much energy in not only our bodies, but our minds too.
Everythings really intense throughout our days.
So I like to have that time to de-stress and get back to ground before I go to bed.
When I was home, I went to the park every day to journal and stuff.
However Im feeling that day, whatever is coming to mind, I just write it down on paper.
Its just another way to decompress, maybe get some feelings out.
And, also, to appreciate and have gratitude for life.
This interview has been edited and condensed for length and clarity.
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