& to be clear I like CC can’t wait for her to develop more as a player . ITS YALL “FANS” THAT HAVE NEVER WATCHED WNBA BASKETBALL UNTIL LAST WEEK & THINK THE LEAGUE NEEDED A “SAVIOR” THAT ARE ANNOYING ME & MY HOMEGIRLS!
First it was “nobody watches the WNBA because they don’t dunk” now it’s “nobody is going to watch the WNBA if they don’t let Caitlin shoot 30 times a game, play her “too hard” on defense, don’t let her team win, etc”????? If you’re not here for the actual sport LEAVE!
Some of y’all may need to be reminded that Aliyah Boston was last year’s number 1 pick, the reigning ROY and was an All-Star last year as a rookie. Watch how you talk about her.
I’m already annoyed by this conversation because for years, WNBA players have fought for more money. And when they were outspoken, so many of y’all told them to shut up or reminded them how they had no value The NBA has had 50+ years of investment, media coverage, etc. After 27 years, the WNBA will not be the current NBA. So stop comparing them.
Further context: This salary is for four months of basketball (40 games). Players also receive a free apartment + car. That doesn’t make the salaries acceptable, but now you know why so many women’s players play overseas to boost/supplement their income.
Weaponizing this information against WNBA players is another form of misogyny. These women have been dreaming of playing professionally in front of American audiences their whole lives.
Instead of clowning and reminding them of what they’re not — buy the merchandise, go to the games, and watch the games on television.
Very easy to criticize when most of y’all couldn’t get paid to compete at anything.
Angel Reese on why she chose to go to the #WNBA instead of staying at LSU:
“I want to hit rock bottom…I want to be a rookie again…I want to grow.”
#WNBADRaft@WNBA
For all the trash you’ve talked and stones you’ve thrown her way- take a good look. She’s a National Champion, an All American, a walking double-double, a fierce competitor and leader. And she’s beautiful. Tonight she’ll be drafted into the WNBA and begin a new journey. She won.
They not talking about Kamilla story enough for me. To leave your family at 15, learn an entire new language & dedicate everything you have to a sport, become a 2x Natty Champ and become the 3rd pick of the WNBA Draft? Put some respect on her mf name. #WNBADraft