The All-Star and Olympic athlete opens up about a career she’s carved out since childhood—and why she’s made it her job to be a “dream merchant” for others.
There’s no athlete in the history of Philadelphia with a more impressive résumé than Staley, and now she’s on the brink of leading her South Carolina Gamecocks to yet another NCAA title. How much does she have left to achieve?
Dawn Staley is a woman of many titles: five-time WNBA all-star, Olympic gold medalist, head coach and now an author. In her first book, Staley reflects on the lessons that made her who she is today. Amna Nawaz spoke with Staley about her love of basketball and her new memoir, "Uncommon Favor...