The WNBA is in an unusual place.<\/p>\n
Ever since the Indiana Fever drafted Caitlin Clark<\/a> with the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, bringing her made-for-TV rivalry with former LSU center Angel Reese<\/a> coming along with her, the league has experienced exponential growth. However, the adage that all publicity is good publicity really isn’t true. The animosity spewed by Clark and Reese’s fan bases has tainted the image of the W, the vitriol trickling into the media<\/a> and locker rooms. Two ladies that should be celebrated have been pitted against each other in what’s a nasty, racially-charged arena.<\/p>\n So, instead of becoming the WNBA’s favorite team, the Fever are developing a reputation similar to that of the NBA’s Utah Jazz. They’re an instantly recognizable franchise whose best player is a rarefied point guard. Yet, their fan base has put a dark cloud over the organization. Reese would likely hate to admit it but the Chicago Sky’s fan base is similar to the Fever’s. To make it worse, her squad doesn’t have the consistent on-court success that would influence people to talk about the game more than the drama.<\/p>\n The Fever and Sky aren’t the only franchises that are their own worst enemy though.<\/p>\n The Las Vegas Aces are led by charismatic three-time WNBA MVP, A’ja Wilson<\/a>, which helps make them a magnetic force. Yet, the discourse surrounding their dynastic divas has been problematic. Part of it actually ties back into Clark, as the Iowa native’s rapid rise to the forefront of fan’s fascination and the racially-motivated remarks from certain groups ended up putting her and Wilson on opposite sides<\/a>.<\/p>\n It turns out MVP A\u2019ja Wilson is the biggest hypocrite in the league and ground zero for the pettiness, racism and bigotry in the WNBA.@_ajawilson22<\/a>\u2019s friend@asEYEsaid<\/a> \u2014also known as child abusing teacher (link below) Micheal Malique Mcmanus\u2014tears down WNBA players and holds\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/MFXR5cpfV6<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 who really cares? (@opt1m1st1ccyn1c) September 28, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\nGambling With The Aces<\/h3>\n
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