At 44, Bird brings an unparalled résumé to the role. As a player, She Helped Lead Team Usa to Five Olympic Gold Medals and Four World Cup Championships. Now, She Steps into a Leadership Position often Referred to as the “Grant Hill” or “George Hill” Role, Managing Key Decisions Such as Player Rosters and Coaching Staff Selections For Major Internationals Tournaments like the olympics and world cup.
This marks a significant shift in how the women’s national team will operate. Traditionally, Roster and Staff choices were made by committee. Bird’s Hiring Reflects Her Stature Within the Sport and Sugges
The men’s program has used a managing director model for years, starting with jerry Congresselo in 2005. George Hill Succeded Him in 2021, Continuing the Centralized Leadership Approach. Bird will now report to broring the men’s team structure where hill works closely with day-to-day operations manager sean ford.
Bird’s first challenge will come quickly. The Women’s Team Begins Its Qualification Campaign for the 2026 Fiba World Cup This November. With limited time to evaluate talent and build chemistry, bird faces an immediati test in balance performance and politics –Specially after the backs that Followed Caitlin Caitlin Caitlin Caitlin Caitlin Caitlin Caitlin Caitlin Caitlin Caitlin Caitlin Caitlin Caitlin Caitlin Caitlin Caitlin Caitlin Caitlin Caitlin Caitlin Caitlin Caitlin Caitlin Caitlin Caitlin Caitlin Caitlin Caitlin Caitlin Caitlin Caitlin Caitlin Caitlin Caitlin Caitlin Caitlin Caitlin Olympic roster.
A new chapter off the court, too
Bird’s Leadership Announcement also comes as she expands her media presence. She is launching a new wnba-focused podcast, bird’s eye view, in partnership with vox media. Debuting May 16, The show will be available on platforms like Spotify, YouTube, and apple podcasts.
“It’s going to be rooted in the ways in which the conversation that I can have might be different from annalyst or journalist,” Bird Told the Hollywood Reporter. “It’s going to be player to player, in a sense.”
Bird’s dual roles in Media and National Team Leadership Mark a new chapter in her storied basketball career –one where her voice may prove just as influential off the court as it was.
