Tag: A’Ja Wilson

Why Choosing A’ja Wilson As The WNBA Logo Should Be A No-Brainer

Source: Ethan Miller / Getty Thirty seasons in, the WNBA still has no face on its logo, and A’ja Wilson’s four MVPs, three championships, and a successful business empire make her the most obvious choice. As the WNBA continues to celebrate its 30th season, the league looks almost unrecognizable from the one that tipped off […]

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Angel Reese, Izzy Harrison, And A League That Won’t Protect Its Stars

Source: Steve Russell / Getty Pull up, Beloved.  If the collective side-eye of die-hard WNBA fans could be distilled into one message for the Tempo’s Isabelle “Izzy” Harrison, that was it.  During a play in the Toronto Tempo’s matchup with the Atlanta Dream on Sunday, the veteran forward wrapped Dream star Angel Reese up from […]

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The Unraveling: How Reality Caught Up With The Cult Of Caitlin Clark 

Source: Ezra Shaw / Getty Zora Neale Hurston once wrote, “There are years that ask questions, and years that answer.” For Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark, her fervently loyal fans, and the WNBA leadership that prematurely crowned her the face of its league, this year is shaping up to be one of those years that […]

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Parasocial Ball: The Price Of Proximity In The WNBA

Source: Back when I was a kid, I was a huge Lakers fan. It was the first sports team I was obsessed with. I’d watch every game and consume every interview about them.  I took a special interest in Magic Johnson. I emulated his moves when I played basketball. I had a secret dream of […]

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An Open Letter To WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert

Source: Angelina Katsanis / Getty Dear Cathy, First and foremost, I’m sending you, Adam Silver, and the entire league my congratulations as you enter into the WNBA’s historic 30th season.  As a fan, I attended my first WNBA game in the late ’90s at Madison Square Garden, rooting for the New York Liberty. One of […]

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