The St. Louis native and Washington Post reporter was the only African American woman working an NBA beat until recently.  She chatted with Tim in May 2018…

 

• The in-depth piece Candace wrote on Jayson Tatum’s barber
• What led her to pursue a career in print rather than broadcast
• Where was her first stop after leaving University of Missouri
• How did her reporting assignments differ around the country
• What was her experience as an NBA fan growing up in STL
• What is her rapport like with St. Louis native Bradley Beal
• Has she encountered any issues working in the locker room
• Are male athletes today more likely to open up to a woman
• Explanation for Dan Majerle rekindling her interest in NBA
• Recalling the classic Lakers vs. Celtics rivalry in the 1980’s
• Discussing the diversity among reporters covering the sport
• What is her view of this city as a native St. Louisan in D.C.
• Which cities are next in line for NBA expansion franchises

 

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