WNBA expansion teams are providing more opportunities for players, with expansion teams like the Golden State Valkyries and Portland Fire showcasing overlooked talent. International players are also making a significant impact, and new developmental spots are fostering future growth.
Victor Wembanyama, the 22-year-old French prodigy, has led the San Antonio Spurs to the NBA Finals, exceeding expectations with his blend of height, skill, and humanity. Nicknamed "The Alien," he has demonstrated maturity and character both on and off the court.
It is 45 years since the Women’s Professional Basketball League played its final game. But it laid the foundation for the stars of todaySign up for our WNBA 30 newsletterIt was the night before the 1980 Women’s Professional Basketball League draft in New York City and the Dallas Diamonds had the No 1 pick. But the team’s top brass was split. Coach Greg Williams wanted to take the 6ft 5in Danish star Inge Nissen, and the team’s GM Nancy Nichols prized Nancy Lieberman, the American point guard people called “Lady Magic”.“We argued for days about Nissen versus Lieberman,” Nichols tells the Guardian. Continue reading...
