Sue Bird and Cheryl Miller warned against outsiders hijacking the WNBA. My question: why has the league left the door open for the same narratives to keep spreading?
Sue Bird, Cheryl Miller and Maria Taylor addressed the growing conversation around WNBA culture-war narratives during a recent halftime segment, and they threw in some very valid advice for current players in "their" league.
The WNBA's problem is bigger than outside voices entering the conversation. From the long-running “jealousy” framing around Caitlin Clark to the way controversies get amplified beyond basketball, the WNBA has often allowed harmful storylines to grow without a clear, consistent response.
This is not about avoiding difficult conversations. It is about protecting players…
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