# Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen on Adjusting to the W, the Value of Good Vets, and Staying Grounded

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Podcast: [Bird's Eye View with Sue Bird](https://stenobird.com/podcast/bird-s-eye-view-with-sue-bird-7323195)
Published: 2025-07-18T15:00:00+00:00
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D.C. Mystics rookies Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen are off to an incredible start to their WNBA careers. Sue sat down with them to discuss how they've been able to hit the ground running so effectively in their rookie year. Sonia and Kiki talk about their respective journeys through college, getting drafted 3rd and 4th, and what the transition to the WNBA has really been like. They also break down what makes guarding Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu so difficult, and the value of having great vets around them. Plus: Sue breaks down a monster game from A’ja Wilson and how Angel Reese's prolific rebounding is helping the Sky win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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