VIDEO: WNBA Legend Candace Parker Drops Bombshell Criticism On Networks For Burying Women’s Sports For Many Years
Candace Parker (Image Credit: X/@TheWCentral)
Throughout basketball history, fans have generally shown more interest in the NBA than the WNBA. However, in recent years, this trend has changed, with women’s basketball games setting records for viewerships on broadcasting channels. In light of this shift, WNBA legend Candace Parker recently shared her insights.
During a recent appearance on the Bloomberg Originals podcast, Parker expressed her disappointment regarding the historically low turnout and interest in women’s sports. She highlighted the challenges the league faces in attracting a larger audience and criticized major television networks for their longstanding neglect of women’s sports.
Parker believes this neglect has contributed to the underrepresentation and underappreciation of female athletes in the sports media.
Candace Parker Notes NBA’s Caution In Scheduling Around Major NFL Games
Parker is one of the greatest WNBA players of all time. The WNBA legend played 16 seasons in the league for three teams: 13 seasons with the Los Angeles Sparks, two seasons with the Chicago Sky, and one season with the Las Vegas Aces. She won a championship with each team.
Further in the interview, Parker mentioned that the NBA has always avoided scheduling games that coincide with NFL crucial games, as this could decrease their viewership.
“The NBA doesn’t want to clash with NFL playoffs or NFL opening week. So why would we then put the WNBA? I don’t care if that’s the time slot that they’re giving you. Let’s fight for another one, or let’s find something else.” Parker said.
Parker took retirement on April 28, 2024, via her Instagram account. Later, Adidas declared that Parker would become the brand’s president of women’s basketball.
PHOTO: Caitlin Clark’s Younger Brother Puts WNBA Team Owner On Blast Following Her Ludicrous Comments About The Indiana Fever Superstar
Caitlin Clark (Photo by Getty Images)
Caitlin Clark’s younger brother has put a WNBA owner on blast over her bizarre comments on the Indiana Fever star.
Washington Mystics owner Sheila Johnson threw some shade at the point guard, claiming the WNBA should have been named “League of the Year’ by TIME magazine instead of Clark being recognized as the publication’s “Athlete of the Year.
Johnson claimed Angel Reese and other players bring as many eyes, if not more, than Clark, which we can safely say is not the case.
X’s Community Notes dropped some knowledge on Johnson, pointing out that “31% of the Mystics total home attendance for the entire 2024 season came from the two games versus Clark and the Fever.”
You can hear her explanation in the clip below:
