Again, my travels don't always include the great outdoors. Sometimes they include the indoors and the stage is the greatest arena in the world...Madison Square Garden, located in the heart of New York City. Now, most of you will probably ask, just exactly what is the WNBA? And I'm actually sorry to hear that. The Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) is an organization governing a professional basketball league for women in the United States. It currently is comprised of thirteen teams from around the United States. The league was founded in 1996 as the women's counterpart to the NBA. League play started in 1997; the regular season is played from June to September with the playoffs starting in mid-September and running into October.
Many WNBA teams have NBA counterparts and play in the same arena. The Connecticut Sun was the only team to play without sharing the city with an NBA team. However, on July 2, 2008, they were joined by the Seattle Storm, when the Seattle SuperSonics moved to Oklahoma City. Currently, the Chicago Sky is the only other team that does not share an arena with an NBA counterpart. The Atlanta Dream, Chicago Sky, Connecticut Sun, Los Angeles Sparks, Phoenix Mercury, Seattle Storm and the Washington Mystics are independently owned. This independent ownership is important to the WNBA's growth; at one time, all teams in the league were owned by the NBA. There are two divisions, one in the east and one in the west. They also have an annual All Star Game.
Many WNBA teams have NBA counterparts and play in the same arena. The Connecticut Sun was the only team to play without sharing the city with an NBA team. However, on July 2, 2008, they were joined by the Seattle Storm, when the Seattle SuperSonics moved to Oklahoma City. Currently, the Chicago Sky is the only other team that does not share an arena with an NBA counterpart. The Atlanta Dream, Chicago Sky, Connecticut Sun, Los Angeles Sparks, Phoenix Mercury, Seattle Storm and the Washington Mystics are independently owned. This independent ownership is important to the WNBA's growth; at one time, all teams in the league were owned by the NBA. There are two divisions, one in the east and one in the west. They also have an annual All Star Game.
Over the past twelve years, the WNBA has struggled. People just don't seem to think that woman can play an exciting game of professional basketball. But if people would just go to one game, just one, they would realize that the WNBA is the purest form of basketball. Sure, they aren't hanging from the rim or breaking the backboards, but it is exciting just the same.
The United States Women's Basketball team is comprised of WNBA players. The US team has brought home the Gold on many occasions. Last year teams won the gold and was comprised of some of the greatest WNBA players in history: Candace Parker, Lisa Leslie, Diana Turasi, and Katie Smith to name a few.
The United States Women's Basketball team is comprised of WNBA players. The US team has brought home the Gold on many occasions. Last year teams won the gold and was comprised of some of the greatest WNBA players in history: Candace Parker, Lisa Leslie, Diana Turasi, and Katie Smith to name a few.
My favorite team is the New York Liberty. The New York Liberty has some famous alumni including Theresa Weatherspoon, Rebeca Lobo, Kym Hampton and Sue Wicks. One of the most talented point guards in history, Becky Hammon, played for the Liberty but was traded to the San Antonio Silver Stars. Becky Hammon may be a familiar name to some: she created some controversy by playing the 2008 Russian Olympic Team after she was ignored by the USA.
So, go out, buy tickets, and enjoy a WNBA game! I'll see you there!
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