Are Players LEAVING the WNBA for Unrivaled!?

[@amgineco]

The fact that the unrivaled exists means the WNBA will have to make some changes in order to keep players excited about their game

[@mikehall4517]

I got no horse in this race. CC is who I'm waiting for. Sorry Unrivaled.😊

[@frankstudent]

You basically just told us you're a casual.

[@mikehall4517]

@frankstudent So? What's your point? Is that not allowed on this channel? Or is it a personal prejudice on your part? Look a little further in the comments here, and you'll find other comments just like mine. Are you going to leave them similar replies? Just curious.

[@francesw.6774]

I'm guessing several million people agree with you, as do I.

[@kristinmarra7005]

No worries

[@djs967]

I agree. Don’t care unless CC is involved. The players would have had no problem cashing in on her. Now that she’s not involved, they don’t even look like they’re taking it seriously. They more concerned about twerking and selfies. A joke.

[@TheMaximusKane]

Caitlin Clark is the player who got me watching women's basketball again. I love AB and Lexie, but if Caitlin isn't there, I probably won't be watching many, if at all, any games.

[@DeDon201]

That's because you are not a bball fan but a Caitlin fan. Y'all drop off when she does. People like you are not interested in the overall growth of the game, just the growth of your idol but that's ok too

[@mattmason7554]

@@DeDon201add me to that list

[@jermaineboyd6594]

Same here.

[@Chitownarmyvet]

These bots post this crap in every podcast.

[@zahir88888]

Same here.

[@patrickweir4041]

With only 850 seats it’s going to be like watching practice no excitement.

[@dmar191]

Looks like a high school gym practice from the clips.

[@kennethjacobs3716]

You must not know the attendance for the NBA when IT first started 😂

[@dewuster8885]

If Unrivaled doesn’t end up doing well, I better not see Caitlin getting all the blame for it considering she already gets all the blame for racism/nastiness which is 100% unfair, especially for someone who has to deal with so much already. Plus, it would be extremely hypocritical considering how the WNBA community has been constantly trying to downplay Caitlin’s box office status.

[@DeDon201]

You really need to put a tight lid on it with that fabricated narrative. Stop making her into a victim because that she is not.

[@Momula101]

@@dewuster8885 o please, stop making her a victim all the time that's why every player treats her like she soft.

[@IGGY_Nuggz]

Oh. Some will blame her no matter what. She knows this and obviously handles it well. Frustrating, I know, but she’ll thrive no matter what. She’s so far above these yahoos.

[@aimeegoun7384]

No one care about Clark just her crazy fan

[@Chitownarmyvet]

@@dewuster8885 Idol worshipping a player is how they end up having stalkers, let’s stop with the nonsense!

[@Hobo_Jelly]

These players don't need a makeup station, they need a nail clipping station.

[@T69-x7b]

Notice how it’s only one player fans complaining about nails 😂😂😂

[@djamellallouti2035]

To me, 3 vs 3 is like arena football. The only games I'll be watching are the ones involving Lexie, AB and Kate Martin b/c I'm an Iowa Alum and anything remotely connected to Hawkeye players draw my interest.

[@destinypirate]

Plus girls who play with heart and aren't too toxic

[@Eman-pf4zz]

No Caitlyn Clark, no time for me to waste with this three on three joke of a league

[@chevyyyyyyy]

@@destinypirate Carrington may have trimmed her dagger claws.

[@bpraise517]

Nobody cares about 3 on 3...I'll check in😮👀

[@destinypirate]

@chevyyyyyyy Have you seen Clawington's videos this summer? She tried to accuse a driver of kidnapping...

[@ALLENONDRO]

The product, in this case Unrivaled, has to make MONEY. The thing these players obviously cannot comprehend and something most of them have never accomplished with the WNBA until Clark came along. All these things Reese was saying that Unrivaled provides, that all goes away if the league doesn’t make money.

[@sirebellum0]

They still didn't make money with Caitlin Clark. Fact check me. I'd assume it's a "yet" but that still really paints a picture of WNBA's financial situation (which Unrivaled is gonna somehow magically do WAY better than . . . )

[@ALLENONDRO]

@@sirebellum0 true. It’s just the first time anybody paid attention and they made more than they ever had before. But you’re right; still in the red.

[@jessicasnaplesfl7474]

New fan of the WNBA here. Unrivaled 3 x 3 BORES ME! I don't see a viable money-making sport here. The investors are optimistic without seeing a real revenue stream. Their 3 x 3 form of basketball lacks the nuances that Caitlin Clark brings. Her mores are similar to those of the HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS performances. NON-BASKETBALL FANS are ENTERTAINED by the excellent basketball moves of the Globetrotters. To me, 3 x 3 resembles STREET BASKETBALL pickup games. I'm not interested, and I'm concerned for the WNBA PLAYERS who will injure themselves and have their WNBA games thrown off by participation in 3 x 3 play. CAITLIN CLARK RAISES THE LEVEL OF PLAY of her teammates AND of the opposition who try to defend against her. This is why she alone is raising the level of play of the WNBA. Hopefully the level of play of the ENTIRE WNBA will rise as they continue to compete on the higher level Clark brings to the game.

[@Didymus6]

@@sirebellum0 Even with all of the extra income that Caitlin brought to the league last year, they lost even more money than usual. They lost fifty million dollars.

[@almawasilewski]

​@@Didymus6That's because everyone is flying Charter and the deal with Delta was $25 mil a yr. They paid for a 2 yr. Contract. They went $40 mil in the hole ,which if they didn't go Charter may just have made a Profit.

[@Sgb-oq3oy]

I am not impressed by Unrivaled basketball.

[@rossi5839]

Yeah, right handed layups and bounce passes don't exactly exude excitement.

[@davidsluggysportshayden2401]

Appreciate you keeping me up on the notable news! 🙌

[@varj7]

You questioned if it is watchable on tv. Well it better be, because 800 seats arena isn’t paying those salaries. It’s tv revenue or bust.

[@jamesgoforth1606]

It will be too quiet in there, echo of bouncing and shoes squeaking, look like a practice scrimmage

[@aimeegoun7384]

@@jamesgoforth1606cry more we don’t care about Clark the league is better without Clark

[@leoncarlson4537]

​@@aimeegoun7384first of all, this isn't a league, it's a group of women trying to supplement their income. Second of all, the sound you think you're hearing isn't crying, it's laughter. Yeah, the gym may get filled but revenue from tickets won't pay the bills. TV rights won't come close to paying the bills.

[@gale826]

@@aimeegoun7384 hehehe

[@TYJGB]

Those 3v3 clips did not look very exciting.

[@rushy3756]

There is a lot of extras a league can do when they don't have other expenses, example airline flights and hotels. The estimated cost of private charter for the WNBA in 2024 was 25 million. In December Unrivaled received about 28 million in sponsorship money. The one thing going against Unrivaled is the lack of local city/state support. They have six teams all playing games in the same location. You now have to get that support for teams based on individual player support. Most players do not have a huge following, with the exception of Caitlin Clark who draws fans all across the country. Hopefully it will do well in the long run and won't just be a novelty. I have never watched a Big3 game

[@ajibolavincent5496]

Your second sentence is the same issue I have with a startup league like this.

[@alacumba]

They are not profitable

[@mattmason7554]

Hype doesn’t equate to dollars and viewership. Massive revenue losses. Hopefully investors have deep pockets. P. S. You’re dreaming. This totally sucks

[@lindysmallwood2039]

Have you heard about the weird rules Unrivaled are playing with. Unrivaled is not what basketball is about. I find it funny how AT and Reese are making these comments. Let them stay with Unrivaled and not come back to the WNBA.

[@douglashayes3167]

Sorry, I love your excitement...I really do..... but there is literally NO BUZZ..... and we all know how its going to turn out... and the "fans"....they could give a crap about how pampered the players are..... it will come down to Revenue... and in my personal opinion, you have to manage expectations... if they way overplay their hand and don't deliver, it will be over before it starts.... I personally see after the first couple weeks... this will fade to memory, the investors will take their $100 million loss on their taxes and life will move on....

[@mattmason7554]

Yup. I’m not interested. Who is. LIV golf 2 minus Saudi money

[@marthamadrid6100]

And another thing I forgot to say, I hope they can keep players safe from all the weirdos out there, especially that old guy that tried to stalk Caitlin Clark. because this guy is obviously mentally deranged I hope the best for her and I hope it doesn’t affect her game. More players should speak up about this.

[@BobbyLaird-z1y]

This unrivaled league is like playing kickball in elementary school.

[@sparty837]

At some point you run into basketball saturation not to mention the NFL is going on. I think there will be fair viewership initially and then it will drop off pretty rapidly. Also, most of the players aren't household names. I know I won't be watching, I have only so much time to watch sports and I am already booked to the max.

[@TheBonehunter2010]

It doesn't matter if they provide them with everything if the product sucks!

[@mattmason7554]

Exactly

[@mattmason7554]

Painful to watch

[@francesw.6774]

Agreed. The players being happy has nothing to do with whether the league succeeds. How many people really want to watch these games, in this format, on TV? We'll find out soon enough.

[@aimeegoun7384]

Lol y’all mad unrivaled is better without Clark 😂

[@francesw.6774]

@ Better how? Or are you just trolling?

[@ellemoguel2581]

Loved the break down!

[@heroby_default]

I don’t get the financials. $200K contracts for 9 weeks of work playing 3v3. For the players, great… easy money, but for the business… how do you build a business case for that to make money.

[@CodyCha]

Math ain’t mathing 😂

[@Steve-gu4nb]

They have a tv deal and sponsorships. Also there are only 30 players, one facility, no travel expenses, etc. I think the league will make money at first but the tv deal and the sponsorships are based on women's basketball being seen as "hot" right now- but are people really going to watch 3 on 3 on a small court without the biggest stars? It sounds like arena football at best.

[@alacumba]

Just more welfare

[@audrasforest]

Thanks for giving Unrivaled some notice.~!! I already see that my comment will be 150th. Cold January to mid-March madness ~!!! Let's wait and see how it all pans out~!!

[@jjleeisme]

What I don't like about the NBA is that the team comes down the court and shoots a three or one player isolates and goes to the basket for a jam. What I like about "team" basketball, which the WNBA and NCAA mens and women teams played, is just that. It's a team game. It takes teamwork to play. Could you imagine doing something like that other sports like hockey or soccor or lacrosse. Maybe we should turn football into 7 on 7 like they do in practices. To me Unrivaled is a gimmick and I can't see it around for long unless - The WNBAPA blows the CBA negotiations and there is a lockout next year.

[@francesw.6774]

Agreed. Does anyone want to watch this form of basketball, in this format? We'll find out soon. Things could go downhill fast if TV viewership is low.

[@ckono5991]

Thanks for your input on this 👍🏽

[@jamesgoforth1606]

Yes, excellent job.

[@dmar191]

There hasn't been a single game. No one has any idea what the fan engagement will be like. Players like the easy paycheck, but will it last? Who knows... XFL was supposed to work too. How'd that end up?

[@ChronicSpinDash]

Actually when the XFL came back it was doing very well! If it wasnt for covid ending the season it would have gotten off to a great start. They merged with the USFL to make the now named UFL. Unrivaled may work, but without a ton of really S tier players like CC or Sabrina or Aja Wilson, it will probably not do so well but I hope im wrong.

[@russschick9128]

without CC its DOA

[@Flipper35]

The way Rachel & Caitlin Clark pronounce the word “basketball” will never stop being cute to me. 🤣😂🤙🏾 O-E-N-AH

[@Noneyabuis]

Tried to watch Unrivaled couldn’t do it. I can’t watch WNBA either unless CC is playing, I gave both a couple tries but it’s like watching paint dry.

[@rickcarlson8892]

CC is most likely generating 1 million a month in revenue from marketing herself! Freedom of movement most other players don't have!

[@destinypirate]

Daycare OF the players...They prefer to be spoiled 24/7, who'd have guessed? Angel Reese and the rest could try NOT BEING TOXIC and then the WNBA would be a much better place.

[@johnthompson4693]

Shut up, cry, baby

[@johnthompson4693]

Shut up cry baby

[@jbrock8596]

...speaking of toxic...

[@Flipper35]

@@jbrock8596 So true. I think @destinypirate is the definition of it😂🤣

[@destinypirate]

@@jbrock8596 precisely. Find anyone to poke in the eye today?

[@ToddDietrich-i4s]

Unrivaled starts in January against the NFL, NBA, and NHL. It also competes against the NCAA women's basketball. Everyone has their favorite teams and players. There is a reason the WNBA starts later in the season. If you look at the stats of the 36 players on Unrivaled, you will see that over 50% had less than 10 points a game, and some had less than 6. They needed to fill 36 spots, and their stars are not playing. I wish they succeed because they are underpaid, but I am not sure.

[@Oneanddone14]

That is the so often misunderstood point: they are NOT underpaid. The WNBA has never turned a profit. They have lost millions every year. They play 4 months a year. They are paid well.

[@innovance3788]

@@Oneanddone14 Yes! Crazy thing is they are mostly paid well for Athletes, especially if you look up how athletes are paid in other sports! Their complaints are only taken seriously because people think it's reasonable to compare their pay to the NBA, when it's really not!!

[@CodyCha]

@@Oneanddone14they’re overpaid 😂

[@ToddDietrich-i4s]

The average salary for an NFL player is 6 million dollars, the average salary for an NBA player is 8 million dollars. Because they are women training and working on their game constantly why should they be paid less?​@@Oneanddone14

[@ToddDietrich-i4s]

@@CodyCha They are professional athletes who train and work every day to better. NFL players average 8 million dollars a year for one game a week. How is that any different? Do they deserve less because they are women? You are totally misguided in your thinking.

[@tramainebrown9576]

Came across your page today and I really enjoyed your video. It will all come down to views, how much players are being paid and how the two leagues treat their players. Some people don't like watching women play basketball. I love watching women play ball and compete.

[@Raider_MXD]

I guess we'll find out soon if there's a good reason that 3 vs. 3 usually is not played on a full court.

[@jamesgoforth1606]

The players will have the exact crowd size they were happy to get away from

[@Michael-of6zf]

I will guarantee in the new CBA deal WNBA will not allow their players play in unrivaled. And if the WNBA cant gain profit why does Unrivaled think they can? Also the only game that were shown last year that had more than 500,000 viewers was the Indiana Fever games. On any network if you are not pulling in 2 million, they usually cancel you mid season.

[@shiwomino5775]

You clearly don’t understand the business side of this. Warner Bros. Discovery is essentially paying all of the player salaries with the media rights money Unrivaled is getting for the programming on the WBD properties (TNT, TruTV, MAX). They have a three year contract, with the option of extending it to 5, in which case the total value is over $100 million just from WBD. That plus all of their other sponsorships essentially has this project already profitable before a single game is played. Everyone staying in one location for the duration of the season eliminates major arena and travel expenses, which WNBA loses millions on every year. Unrivaled is being run as a much smarter business, is what it comes down to. And they’re paying everyone more than the WNBA is, so good luck giving any of these players an ultimatum. WNBA do not have the leverage if they try it.

[@Miamora909]

Apples to oranges

[@sjchai166]

Everyone is gaining because of one single person, and we all know who she is.

[@heinleinreader]

Actually, they wanted her in the league so badly because they wanted another opportunity to deliver a career ending injury to her.

[@BobbyLaird-z1y]

It's all because of Caitlin Clark. Why didn't they start unrivaled league 2 or more yrs ago then?

[@kristinmarra7005]

They’ve been working on this for 3 years. Way before CC. This took lots of work

[@BobbyLaird-z1y]

@kristinmarra7005 I just looked it up 18 months ago so get ur facts staight and true

[@aimeegoun7384]

We don’t want Clark in unrivaled her fanbase are annoying and incel

[@leoncarlson4537]

​@@BobbyLaird-z1y18 months ago CC was already the biggest draw.

[@hoplaconnection]

For me, 3v3 half court is more interesting. Playing full court is exhausting and physical for the players.

[@JE-IC]

The scrimmage clip looks like "Dribble down the court and shoot layup." It doesn't draw me in. I'll probably watch a couple of Kate Martin's games to see what it's like, but it doesn't feel like appointment TV to me.

[@ITOROUWEMIKPE]

This is a game for guards to put up a lot of points...The bigs are gonna be in shape for the WNBA season with all this running..

[@MarkLindo]

It's only one facility. They can afford to be fancy. 3x3 full court sounds like a lot of running down to make layups, and shooting 3 pointers as soon as you pass the midcourt line. I don't think there will be many set plays. They can't compete with the WNBA because it'll fold.

[@scottmorin357]

They have one facility of course they made it state of art. I think having all the teams and talent all in one place competitors may not be the best atmosphere after awhile. Egos won’t allow it. If anything it could hurt the W if players get injured. But I think they can co exist and both be successful because they don’t play at the same time. And if CC joins do they jack up ticket prices.

[@francesw.6774]

It's TV viewership that will determine the league's fate. With only 850 seats, tickets won't come close to funding the league, even if they sell out and can charge high prices. CC would definitely provide a huge boost in ticket prices, but more importantly, would really jack up the TV viewership.

[@jamesgoforth1606]

I would be astonished if Clark joins.

[@BobbyLaird-z1y]

Unrivaled league will not succeed

[@donpilcher1271]

Exited to watch Rose vs Vinyl tonight to see Lexie and AB play, even if on opposing teams. Not sure I will like the format but willing to give it a try. Didn’t care for the Olympic version. Btw noticed the rock on your left hand. Congratulations?😊❤

[@Didymus6]

I've seen a couple of Rose videos, and Lexie has had a big smile on both of them. Lexie, have fun, but make sure that you come back to the Fever. Don't make me call your dad. 🤣😂😅😆

[@mikewiseman-pb7vx]

Play along to get along ...

[@comfortsheriff1352]

​@@mikewiseman-pb7vxyou want her to hate everyone? You are confirming what is said about white women, "never trust them" they always have something under their sleeves

[@Momula101]

This title makes zero sense.. anybody who knows whats going on knows the players are going to put pressure on the WNBA with the collective bargaining agreement and Unrivaled as an alternative as leverage. Unrivaled is not meant to stand alone in a players career.

[@Michael-of6zf]

Part of the new CBA the WNBA will not allow them to play in the unrivaled league.

[@JayAli-u3x]

What’s Unrivaled got to do with wnba.. it’s the offseason.. Unrivaled hasn’t even played a game yet

[@Momula101]

@Michael-of6zf that's not true because the players association is in active negotiations. Even if that were true that would apply to overseas aswell were they sometimes pay more ... wouldn't be a smart move to give players an ultimatum where the grass in greener on the other side.

[@Momula101]

@@JayAli-u3x what's Unrivaled have to do with the WNBA...well for starters they have 90% of there stars playing in there league with hyped college prospects knocking at the door.

[@JayAli-u3x]

@@Momula101 yeh I get that.. but this is an off season league. It doesn’t compete with the W.

[@craycrayirl9492]

3v3 is for rec centers & half-court. The court doesn’t even seem like it’s the right length. Caitlin could shoot from under the opponent’s basket. I dunno. I don’t see their product replacing the WNBA.

[@mranointedthree7123]

I don't find unrivaled appealing. Some of those girls need the W to expand their career and profits. They shouldn't risk injury for a league not many will sit and watch.

[@shiwomino5775]

They’re making more money in Unrivaled than the WNBA, so yeah, they’ll “risk injury” playing for their larger source of income.

[@iked2638]

unrivaled can thank Caitlin Clark for this league and all they gifts they are getting. If clark didn't put more eyes on the Wnba, this wouldn't have ever been created

[@Keylin526]

Man please seek help 😂😂😂 everything don’t gotta involve that girl smh Unrivaled has BEEN in the works before that girl joined the league

[@iked2638]

@ nah, you need to open your eyes and realize this girl is what’s happening to the wnba. They had 2y years to start something and how convenient that they start it up after the most views of wnba history. Don’t need no help with this one homeboy. You just need to accept this girl is making them relevant and that’s facts! 🎤

[@almawasilewski]

It may have been created but they used the CC Drama for advertising so ppl would keep an eye on if she was going to play or not. So that's how anticipation grew for Unrivaled.

[@ロルヨアリン]

i used to love every basketball that is available but because of the way they treated Clark last season, I became uninterested in Unrivaled. Not because of the format but because of the people involve. I still like Sab but i won't watch it as religiously as I watch CC

[@jpanglao00]

lol, the W should rename it to "The L". embarrassing how Reese (AD) starts and ends her comment with the word "everything". #cringe #wnba #noonecares

[@noktin]

Or the entire team on defense runs home and there will never be a fast break one on one?

[@Sean-gi1tt]

Less people on the teams, less action, less excitement, less interest.

[@robertjrobicheau8456]

3 on 3 on a small full court will really give the women a chance to show their ball handling, running hard, and finishing on the break with speed. This will be a showcase their elementary skills of the game and conditioning. The quality of play will determine if they sink or swim.

[@edselcortez2719]

Unrivaled should used this chance to get at least one international team! This could inspire the global market for the WNBA. Especially because 3v3 is an Olympic sport now.

[@cadecrusader]

Thank you Rachel, OG Hooper!

[@jwnp8943]

I'm not going to watch 3 on 3 all the time. If this is all they have to win over the WNBA with, they've got another thought coming. Now if they want to play 5 on 5 and start another league and do away with the WNBA thats fine with me. I don't care what you call it, but I just want to be able to watch 5 on 5 and Caitlin Clark better be playing also!!!!🎉🎉❤❤

[@francesw.6774]

If the viewership is not there for it, but they can go past this year because they have enough investor and TV contract money to carry on, you have to wonder if they would quickly move to 5 on 5 and city-based in year 2, posing a direct challenge to the "W". It will be a war then, like the ones that took place long ago with the NBA/ABA and the NFL/AFL. And yes, under any circumstance, Unrivaled needs CC.

[@keithwayne2902]

Yea but they don't have CC or fans. Listen to that lady the timing is perfect with the growth. They just don't get it. Will see...I tried watching it with the Olympics twice, because of Haley, but turned it off quickly. Boring...

[@martinalbert29]

Saw on the news someone went to only fans after the WNBA and claimed to make more in a few days than she did her entire career. Wild.

[@najSWE]

The problem is that the league has no connection to any city. There’s nothing to build a large fan base around. This is a "made-up league." There need to be derbies. Fans need to be able to see their city represented by their team. That’s why it’s so exciting to go to matches in the big leagues in Europe. This is just air, there’s nothing to grab onto. And everything around it... I’ll be kind and just say that, no, I can’t be bothered.

[@may2972]

They are winning the SIDE QUEST right now because of the "content/creator/influencer" style in their social media presence which is very smart business. It's a great head start IMO but the actual product (the basketball part) will surely the Indicator for sustainability. Side note: I just realise you'd been saying "uwian na" at the end of your videos and I've been watching you since July 😂. Such an appropriate parting line in sports topic specially in basketball because in the 🇵🇭 we yell this in the oppoaing team when the game is already decided by the score before the buzzer. UWIAN NA! IT'S TIME TO GO HOME! 😂😂😂

[@rademita]

Totally agree!! And haha can’t believe you just caught that 🤣🇵🇭!

[@distorteddogma]

You've got to sell the product the most important is butts in seats and eye on tvs.

[@ducnguyen-qv7sw]

Only money will tell, let's see how much money the investors are willing to pump money into unrivaled.

[@Adorkableguy]

This league screams XFL. The original. The one that set ratings records week 1 and then flamed out every subsequent week.

[@timm439]

My prediction: good paydays to start, but great marketing can't overcome a bad concept. Rachel nailed it that full court 3x3 is one-dimensional. I think this ends up being the first and last year of Unrivaled because the ratings will be trash and the sponsors will bail. If they can somehow pay CC an exorbitant amount next year, the ratings will be fine for the first half but trend down as people realize it's still overall a boring concept.

[@dongubrud3518]

Personally, I don't think Unrivaled will be as entertaining as the WNBA. I'm probably going to watch this first weekend. I think it's just too easy to dominate when there's fewer players. Back in the day, the NHL actually created a new rule to stop the Edmonton Oilers from exploiting a 4 on 4 situation. I think that fewer players makes defense that much more difficult.

[@gualbertogarcia305]

Rachel, Will YOU be at Some UNRIVALED Games to Checkout and give Us a Close Insight behind the Scenes ?

[@francesw.6774]

So, at least for this season, it will all come down to TV viewership to determine the economic viability of the league, correct? With only 850 seats, the live game attendance and revenue will be modest, at best. If the broadcast viewership is high enough to justify the TV contract, great, but if it's not, the league could be in trouble fast if the broadcast partners have an option to pull out. Apparently, there is a lot of investor money behind the league, but that can last only so long if the economic model of the league (relying on TV contracts) isn't viable. The games will be what they'll be. Watch the TV ratings to learn whether this league has a chance to survive in the long term. I really question whether the lack of connection of the teams to a city and a local fanbase can work.

[@victorforeman7056]

Miami isn’t a sports hub though

[@Oneanddone14]

The attendance isn't a factor. Place ess than a thousand. Rating will probably be low.

[@gaylejohnson2211]

Watching those clips I’m not fussed on 3v3 😂

[@Flipper35]

I’m so proud of Phees & Stewie for putting together the Unrivaled League. I’ve been watching NCAA women’s ball games from 2017-2024 of the Iowa Hawkeyes, Stanford Cardinals, Ohio State Buckeyes, Maryland Terrapins, LSU Lady Tigers, & South Carolina Gamecocks just to try to suffice my urges of not being able to watch Caitlin, Aliyah, Lexie (& her twin Lacie Hull), Kelsey, Megan Gustafson, Cameron, & Angel currently playing. I’ll definitely be tuning into watch Unrivaled & hopefully more people tune in. I get it… Caitlin brought most of us here, but that doesn’t mean we gotta ignore ALL the other talent of the W🤷🏾‍♂️❤️🏀🤙🏾

[@almawasilewski]

CC's Goal was to get everyone noticed and that's what is happening. If this opened up before CC, noone would have cared,so the timing was perfect. Ppl are learning other players.

[@Flipper35]

@ Yep. Beautiful time for women’s basketball at the college & pro levels

[@almawasilewski]

@@Flipper35 exactly, CC'S point was to get everyone noticed and it worked ❣

[@Flipper35]

@@almawasilewski Yes it did

[@Vavutsikarios]

Side note, 1v1 in the NBA would just be Giannis bullying everybody. No real reason to try it until he retires

[@pfrost45]

I'm all for more basketball. I hope Unrivaled is successful. And if they're paying their players so much more than WNBA it begs the question how? The WNBA has higher viewership. Where is the money going in the WNBA?

[@garageshop6021]

@10:45 If they're going to allow screens like this (leg and butt sticking way out), then it might get boring quick. ... In this case, Breanna Stewart would almost always get a good shot - either drive right past Angel (as Rachel said) or use a screen that Angel would be too slow to get around.

[@distorteddogma]

You've got to sell the product the most important is butts in seats and eye on tvs.Without fans, it's just another great sounding dream.

[@robertheath1429]

I think your great, anything that can give more exposure to women's athletics is long over due. Is there a nail length rule? Keep doing what you do you have a gift.

[@KatanaPlastik]

Will watch paint 🎨 dry faster than 3v3 full court. 🎉

[@diananoble3019]

Because the league is in one place, the services are basically a mini-mall which serves 6 teams - they have economy of scale. It will be interesting to see if the W teams make the reach to provide better for their players

[@RandyMerrell]

Unrivaled - Welcome fans! WNBA - If you haven't been here stay away! Unrivaled - Players we love you all! WNBA - Owners we love you all!

[@doayang5726]

Unrivaled is sad…will pass

[@destinypirate]

Full court is a 3vs3 drill, not a game ... The only way to make it sporting is to ban shots from within the paint OR rule that at least 1D player makes the paint before the O can shoot.

[@ITOROUWEMIKPE]

You made an excellent point..

[@Kjscott2100]

Don't care. I'm never going to watch...

[@chroniclesofthebuddingentr4172]

3v3 can never rival 5v5. When unrivaled switches format then they can compete

[@amgineco]

I wasn't hopeful at first but I'm hopeful that this may Force change on WNBA or even hey maybe take the place of the WNBA it's it's time WNBA has failed in its Mission and maybe this league can take off.. I will attempt to watch this with my wife when you get a chance if you can if I can get and get the right cable station this might be interesting

[@cjm428]

The only reason unrivaled can pay these types of salaries and provide these amenities right now because of outside money. It’s no different than Liv golf, or any other startup for that matter. It’s the typical Venture Capital model just being applied to sports. Ultimately all that matters in the long run is if people watch.

[@thechister779]

I don't see a problem if they are trying to get more money since WNBA cba maxes at 250 K while rookies only make 70-80K. NHL rookies cba starts around 775K for 2024/2025 season. This why they need to fire the WNBA Commissioner! She says the League can't depend on one player but yet they are not complaining the profit Caitlin has brought for them. Maybe Unrival will have better open mind treatment instead of old bags holding on to past failures!

[@robertstanford1778]

With only 850 seats how is this league ever supposed to be profitable? No one wants to watch 3 v. 3 so I dont see them getting a big TV contract.

[@TheKaradras]

I hope Unrivaled does well and all athletes have fun + make $, i think it will be enjoyable. Think teams are quite evenly put together so games will be close. On a side note though - did you see on the 2 clips RAD showed how bad Reese actually is - setting screen was awful and her "defense" was as if we put a traffic cone there :D what a "star"

[@jaysartori9032]

3 by 3 won't fly that game won't be exciting to watch for very long.

[@bmw328iowner8]

I have never bothered to watch a 3 v. 3 in my life and Unrivaled will not change that. More than a few of the 3 v. 3 players showed their immoral character last season. I would not lift a finger to put a penny in Sissorhand's pocket, or Diggins. Future headline: Unrivaled Backstabbers Sink Own Ship. Who wants to watch when a GOAT rookie is absent?

[@jimmymartinez2585]

It’s gonna fail 😅

[@osmancarrasco8537]

They share profit. Of course they are going to hype it up. If it doesn’t do well future years will mean decrease salary, less money for the extra stuff like Spas. They should focus on their PR and build up the WNBA as well instead of compare the 2.

[@RamblingRob-vi7ct]

That's okay but in order to have huge fan base built you need to be playing in different places . Playing all your teams under one roof won't excite most people to watch .

[@dmar191]

That’s what I’m thinking as well. If I’m already a fan of a specific player, sure I may check it out. But if I’m an untapped potential new fan, why would I care? It’s not my city. I don’t know anyone. I can’t watch in person. What is the draw?

[@terrencetolbert697]

The WNBA will try to discredit Unrivaled. Cathy is worried

[@Oneanddone14]

Plesse. They are zero threat.

[@francesw.6774]

She's aware of Unrivaled? Because she seems generally clueless and out of touch. I have seen no sign of her actually doing anything of value for the league she oversees.

[@tonyb8791]

No one's watching it. Don't kid yourself.

[@chevyyyyyyy]

The Unrivaled League consists of one league, not two or more. Therefore, the singular “it” not the plural “they.” I am only mildly interested in this one league.

[@namastenicholas]

Maybe "Unrivaled" will outshine the WNBA in its first season and if it does, I have some ideas for the NBA brain trust to help the WNBA compete and continue their stellar legacy and reputation which has been painstakingly developed over the past 29 years. Hire Sheryl Swoopes as your new WNBA Commissioner then see if Jemele Hill is available to become the new Executive Director of the WNBA Players Association. After that hire Tim Donaghy as Director of Officiating and convince Sheila Johnson how desperately they need her to give up her ownership stake in the Mystics and become the czar of WNBA Public Relations and Media Management.

[@gale826]

Creative satire... You made me smile. :)

[@serafinobueti7154]

😆😆😆

[@francesw.6774]

Also, there should be a rule that all players are allowed to try to maim the most popular player in the league without consequence. It appears to be an unwritten rule at this time, but make it official!

[@DiarraHarris]

"Unrivaled creating quite the buzz" Not really.