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I've just assumed up to this point the WNBA was a massive virtue signaling effort by the NBA to show how enlightened they are by providing a woman's version of their sport (that less and less people tune in to watch btw).

Are you guys telling me someone besides the players girlfriends and parents actually take this shit seriously?
 
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Got myself in trouble one day. Was speaking to a woman who was/is big on NAACP. She was telling me that they were pushing to get more Silicon Valley programmers to be people of color. Said numbers were disproportionate to the population. Said that was interesting, what do you think about doing that in the NBA? She turned and walked away. It's kinda like that in the WNBA. Make no mistake, ALL the players in WNBA are excellent players, heard that about 60% were all-americans. Don't argue with that. But much like the NBA, with Magic and Birdman, they were called 'the saviors of the sport' or somesuch once upon a time. Caitlin Clark is fulfilling that role, proof being the bursting attendances in the games she plays in. Am not really smart enough to tell the difference between racism and playing hard to stop a great player. But until the WNBA can wean itself off the $20 (?) or so million the NBA contributes, would suggest the owners/league be grateful for anything that puts butts in the seats.
 
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Anyone else having trouble finding free WNBA games? Seems like all need a 'subscription' now, as in Pay-per-view. Enjoy the games, watch the Fever (Kelsey and Caitlyn), Atlanta (TT), and Sun (Jacy). Any thoughts let me know. Alexa seems to know where to find 'Ion', which I cannot seem to, but no way to Tvo it. Anyway, watched the Fever v Atlanta last night, and gotta say, the reffing still sucks. They're making alot of calls, got a kick of Griner giving the evil eye to the refs, who rightfully called her for moving screens. However, am watch traveling, offensive fouls, etc go on constantly. Back 'in the day', a player was allowed to hold their position, or even back up, and if offensive player ran into him/her, it was a charge. Now, if the player even blinks, let alone cross their arms in front of them to prevent injury, it's a block. Biggest thing, is that the players are not used to the 'new' calls being made, and are justifiably frustrated, as all they're doing is playing the way the refs have permitted.
 
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Along the lines of my post above, does anyone know how Taylor doing in Atlanta? Know she was one of the last 'keeps' on the roster, and whenever have seen a game (usually partially toward the end), see her on the bench, but not on the court. Hoping that she doesn't become another Celeste, and get dropped when a more seasoned player becomes available. Thanks for the 'assist'.
 
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calibuck said:
Along the lines of my post above, does anyone know how Taylor doing in Atlanta? Know she was one of the last 'keeps' on the roster, and whenever have seen a game (usually partially toward the end), see her on the bench, but not on the court. Hoping that she doesn't become another Celeste, and get dropped when a more seasoned player becomes available. Thanks for the 'assist'.
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She didn't get many minutes at all early I haven't seen lately but they play the Fever tonight. I'm going to try and watch it.

Edit: She's played 3 minutes all season so far. She's the only one who hasn't played tonight late in the 4th quarter of a blowout. Fuck that coach. Hopefully she gets moved to a different team.
 
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Jesum Crow this Sparks vs Seattle game is awful basketball. It might be possible that watching Clark and crew just highlights how bad the rest of the teams are.

LA is still missing their top players but this is like watching mediocre college right now. Also there is so much freaking switching teams that is hard to even follow.
 
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Went to my 2nd Indiana Fever game last night and got an interesting one! Tickets were courtesy of a good friend who knows Bria Hartley on the Connecticut Sun (former UConn star, dated my friend’s cousin while both were playing ball overseas).

So, we are sitting in the section with some Sun friends/family and I end up right next to Jacy Sheldon’s mom, dad and the famous Emmy, there to cheer on her sister. Made a quick intro that I’m a Buckeye and enjoyed watching Jacy play.

Then…we got Jacy in her classic defensive pest form vs Caitlin Clark.

A handful of flagrants, techs and fights made things entertaining. Especially as Jacy caught the boos of 18k there to worship CC.

Got to exchange some small talk with the fam. I see where Jacy gets her intensity from her dad - who said he’d “fight the whole f*cking stadium” to his wife during one of the booing onslaughts. She laughed. He said he was serious. Got some funny stories (including from the CC court storm flop).

Stayed around and got to meet Jacy after the game. Laughed about how that one got a little crazy. Solidified herself as one on my favorites ever. Pretty awesome night. Go Bucks!
 
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