Sonia Citron on Her Game-Winner, Kiki Iriafen & the Mystics’ Fearless Mentality | Full Interview
Sonia Citron joins Chiney Ogwumike to break down her unforgettable game-winner and discuss her bond with Kiki Iriafen, the fearless Washington Mystics culture and her growth beyond being just a shooter.She also reflects on Notre Dame, All-Star Weekend, her viral locker-room moments, her boyfriend Marist Liufau serving as her personal rebounder, and how her West African and Cape Verdean roots shaped her belief that she must “outwork everybody else.”
IN THIS EPISODE:
🏀 Inside the game-winner: Sonia walks through the chaotic final possession, the jump ball and the turnaround shot she did not expect to fall.
⭐ Life as a two-time All-Star: She reflects on a packed All-Star Weekend and the fun of playing alongside stars from around the league.
💵 Becky Hammon’s $100 challenge: Sonia explains how All-Star practice turned into a series of competitive games for cash.
🔥 The Mystics’ fearless mentality: She breaks down the mindset behind Washington’s young core and why the team is always willing to go all in.
🤝 Her bond with Kiki Iriafen: Sonia discusses growing through the WNBA together and how their inside-out games complement each other.
📈 Becoming more than a shooter: She shares how she is improving her handle, decision-making and ability to create for teammates.
☘️ How Notre Dame prepared her: Sonia credits Niele Ivey and Michaela Mabrey for helping her develop into a confident WNBA player.
🏈 Training with Marist Liufau: She reveals how her boyfriend helps as a rebounder, screener and occasional practice defender.
🎉 Inside the Mystics’ locker room: Sonia explains Coach Sydney Johnson’s viral postgame celebrations and the joy behind them.
🌍 Family, heritage and work ethic: She opens up about her West African and Cape Verdean roots and why she believes she must outwork everybody else.
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