The WNBA needs real fans
How men’s critique of the lack of feminism in the women’s game is unfair and damaging
The 2024 WNBA draft class is the most exciting and anticipated class to date. Boasting players like Angel Reese, Caitlin Clark, Kamilla Kardosso, Camren Brink and others, these women have brought beauty, femininty, and talent from college en route to the WNBA unlike supporters have seen.
For longtime fans, seeing women ballers be feminine is nothing new (think Lisa Leslie and Tina Thompson with their red lipstick). For newcomers, Angel Reese headlines the pack to not only be feminine, but bring femininity to the women’s game. And that is where the trouble begins.
This year has been the most explosive for the WNBA. Viewership and attendance has reached record numbers, due in part to Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese entering the league from their storied college careers.
If there’s one thing raining on this parade is the men on social media posting comments like these:
