Breanna Stewart talks new Unrivaled women’s basketball league

The two-time Olympic gold medalist discusses the recent rise in popularity in women’s basketball and how her brand-new league will help the game.
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[@mormodog]

Love the full court 3on3 concept. Breanna is very talented. She wins wherever she goes aka 4 time national champion. Also Miami sounds great in January.

[@brandonleemoss]

So basically it's just 3 x 3😊 I mean you can watch that right now on the KZbin channel 3 x 3 FIBA

[@BDE360]

It’s so exciting!! I’m sure it will be sooooo HUGE 🌈🌈🌈

[@AerialPenn]

@@brandonleemoss is it full court 3 on 3?

[@mairarodriguez1525]

This is too cool. Witnessing history in the making. ❤🔥🔥🔥🏀🏀

[@PK-rt9ob]

Women sports progressing!

[@ROCKETKNIGHT-ph7xp]

So selfish not to give Caitlin and Angel their flowers.

[@RustyLou18]

CC and AR have yet to earn "Stewie" status.

[@joefran619]

jealous big time.

[@judgejurylw1026]

Come on, every thing can't be about the 2 rookies, you have a 4 time college national champion, 2 time pro player champion, 2 time Olympic champion, 3 time world champion on, and all you worry about is CC , who never won any championships on any level.

[@ROCKETKNIGHT-ph7xp]

​@@judgejurylw1026 Give those rookies love for the attention they brought for that league.

[@ROCKETKNIGHT-ph7xp]

@@RustyLou18 CC and AR status is why she comes forward now with her business ventures. Don’t be mistaken. She had her entire career to do so.

[@joefran619]

Was it packed? Caitlin Clark brought most of the new fans.

[@christophergooding9820]

Can y'all shut up omg

[@christophergooding9820]

Also wtf are you talking about? It was packed. It was NY vs PHX and that's a big game. You can just look at the attendance records and ticket sales. Most of the Liberty games were packed last szn it's your fault you're ignorant of that.

[@multimidnight13]

​@@christophergooding9820why do you think it was packed lol. Do you think it would have been packed if clark didn't enter the draft lol. The answer is NO. Clark is causing a positive chain reaction across the entire wnba. Wake up dude.

[@user-tr2sv8mb5w]

@@christophergooding9820 with Clark 19k+ with out 9k+ and from what I heard they blocked and cover section's off just so they could say a "sell out" I bet you still believe in Unicorns Too - let's not forget since the start (20+ seasons) The WNBA have NEVER made a profit - just a cap in hand for the NBA to put money in.

[@BDE360]

Yes like 99% I have a feeling people are sick of Caitlin having to take a public flogging every game. Next year they will be back on greyhound for transportation.

[@xmen123ify]

She is copying ice cube lol 😂

[@RustyLou18]

But not at $5 million, LOL

[@brandonleemoss]

And ice cube is copying fiba 3x3

[@markparham]

@@brandonleemoss i can tell you are a true basketball fan most people don't know that fiba 3x3 started in 2010 the big three first season was i think 2017

[@AerialPenn]

The Big 3 isn't full court though. Its just half court. Or did they change it up?

[@btran213]

y not?

[@getfitwithcat6417]

I’m excited for this!!!!

[@MPARNELL]

The resemblance to Stuart little is something to behold frfr 🐭

[@AerialPenn]

3 on 3 Full court and they just announced Angel Reese is in. I hope Clark gets a spot too in the first 30 because that will add a whole new spice to the mix. 3 on 3 full court in a modified length court is already going to be really cool to see. Nothing like that right now.

[@nikie224]

Love this!!

[@lindysmallwood2039]

I had to listen to this twice so I hope I’m understanding what you’re saying. This will be a league for women’s basketball player off season so they don’t have to go over seas, but your only taking the TOP 30 players. So how does that help ALL the players in the W. I don’t see how this promotes women’s basketball or all the women that are in the W now. Thats how the interview came off.

[@wheevocado]

Basically you grow the popularity of the top 30 players and give them the opportunity to make money and stay in shape during the off season without leaving the country. As they become more popular there's more chances that ppl will tune in during the WNBA season bringing more money into the league, thus bringing more money into all the player's pockets. Also if this league is successful you can even expand it and include more players.

[@lindysmallwood2039]

Ok I get what you’re saying, but your marketing strategy might be a little off. The fans that are coming in now are because of the incredible players that were just drafted. There are only a few that will be in the top 30 players at the end of the season. Not sure you’re going to get the following you want. I could be wrong. All the other players not in that top 30 will have to go overseas if they want to stay in shape and get better. I’m way older than the average aged fan so I know their stats etc on some of the players but still having to catchup on others. There are top players I don’t care to watch personally and I think these newer fans will not follow who you are trying to make more popular even if they have great skills. I do wish you the best!!!!

[@wheevocado]

@@lindysmallwood2039 well, it's a business after all. They would take the players that can bring an audience. I do believe in the end everyone will benefit one way or another if this league is successful. I think the point is the sport will benefit more if this league exists than if it doesn't.

[@lindysmallwood2039]

I hope so. Women’s basketball players are so under payed and the media hasn’t done the W any favors. With the growth this year and how all the players are trying to continue that growth, more games with be on regular ESPN, NBC etc. People having to buy subscriptions to watch the games decreases visibility. There were a lot of people today that wanted to watch all the different games and couldn’t. I love the W pass because I’m into the stats etc and I watch 2 games at once sometimes, so I would still buy the pass. Look forward to see what the players can do to make the W better

[@AYU_sports]

I understand where ur coming from but I personally think these new fans will see how good these top 30 players r and will watch when the new league opens up. I sure will. Esp if these fans r NBA type fans, they'll find ppl to root for.

[@dan2050]

The Liberty had a record attendance for the Caitlin Clark game of 17,735. The game they said was a sellout yesterday had attendance of 9,182. They close off half the arena then declare it a sellout. The NY attendance is similar to the 2023 season except for the Clark game. All around the league attendance is similar to last year except when Clark comes to town then it doubles to the max. In 2023, the Indiana Fever were next to last at a 4,000 average attendance. This year they are by far number 1 at over 16,000 a game. Amazing the lengths the players and media will go to avoid giving Caitlin Clark the credit she obviously deserves for all the new attention the WNBA is getting. Caitlin should start her own league. No one else would stand a chance.

[@christophergooding9820]

No one else would stand a chance? Have you seen how she's been playing? She's had good moments and 2 great games out of the 8 she's played but what evidence is there that she's just blowing everyone else out of the water

[@christophergooding9820]

When was she supposed to do that? And why is she obligated to do that anyway? You want her to prostrate herself before them at any opportunity? And doing all this research for a league you don't even care about is extremely weird.

[@AYU_sports]

Ok congrats CC is help bringing more eyes to the league. That's a given. But Stewie was implying how she wishes that the attention on women's sports should've been there a while ago. Def of someone her caliber winning 4 natl titles I def wish she had more eyes on her after college

[@BDE360]

@@christophergooding9820Yeah you’re right she SUCKS that’s why every game she plays sets an attendance record. There are people that are entitled to delusion like men can be women you know insane shit. This leave won’t even start if Caitlin Clark isn’t interested, I highly doubt she is or they would be advertising around her right now. I don’t think she needs money enough to help out mentally insane people that just can’t admit she is a better basketball player than they are! I actually hope it starts so I can watch it get canceled before the season ends 😂😂😂😂😂

[@BDE360]

@@AYU_sportswell I guess the problem is PEOPLE DON’T LIKE HER! They do love CAITLIN CLARK. 😂😂😂 now go pat yourself on the back for being a good SJW

[@btran213]

damn full court 3 on 3 gonna be fun

[@brrk7710]

I tried to by tix to see liberty $127 last row of arena-with CC in attendance Any other game - top section closed - last row second section $27 Hopefully CC tells them no for 3x3 and just takes time off

[@apap1586]

Love Breanna Stewart but broke my heart when I find out she bats left handed.

[@Guyjuhijiyiijygi]

Very talented win at all cost 🔥🔥

[@richardguerrero8179]

Maybe this Unrivaled off-season experiment will open the eyes of WNBA players to understand that it's a business and that making a profit for the investors is the primary goal. Only time will tell and maybe the players and the Unrivaled investor group will come to the realization and understanding as to why the WNBA has to be subsidized by the NBA! I got to give her credit....it's a bold move for 2025.

[@jordanmcbride5262]

Interesting apporoach for the league. Look forward to watching more women basketball

[@carsonedwardsjr1668]

Yessss Stewie 🏀🏀

[@mkmcrevy]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@sweetsmcarthy8961]

They should have an All-Star game as well the alphabets against the choir girls

[@brandonleemoss]

They'll probably adopt a 3X3 FIBA style

[@jimperkins9661]

Caitlin and Angel had better be there or . . . no one will watch. Again.

[@RustyLou18]

I'll be watching ALL of the great players that came WAY before Clark or Reese.

[@jimperkins9661]

@@RustyLou18 Yeah. Alone, like you were before.

[@grahamhannah2108]

@@RustyLou18 2.1 million viewers tuned IN to watch Caitlin Clark’s first WNBA game. 1.6 million of those viewers tuned OUT for the for the following Aja Wilson, Diana Taurasi game that immediately followed leaving only 472,000 viewers still watching. Caitlin Clark is the draw here, not the rest of the league….just a reality.

[@BLACKRULERSHIP]

they all just focus on clark like they all do now

[@damondbigdog1891]

Sounds like the Big 3

[@Whizkidsoo]

All she does is win!

[@BradJames878]

Whatever brought them to the game? Ummm, Caitlin Clark brought them to the game. Give the woman her due. Yes, I know she wasn't playing the Liberty, but Caitlin created the interest for the entire league. As for this new league, Unrivaled, I think it's a mistake to throw more women's basketball into the mix at this time. Let time play out and see what happens with this new, current explosion that the WNBA is experiencing. If things can continue, salaries will go up and women players will not need to go overseas. Breanna may over-saturate the airwaves with too much basketball, and then all of it may fade away. She is jumping into this far too quickly.

[@lindysmallwood2039]

While I don’t understand everything this is for off season. I’m more concerned about only the TOP 30 players can play.

[@Sir_8701]

¹keep doing what you love

[@user-tr2sv8mb5w]

(two years in the making - Like F**k) sounds like a rush job - living off CC coat tails and jumping on Ice Cube's idea - F**K I hope Ice moves his 3 on 3 to run the same Time as their one and I hope CC signs with Ice, now that would be interesting.. BTW - it will Not be the top 30 players - its just the Vet's setting out their retirement plan with the first 30 players will get shares in the business.

[@brandonleemoss]

What are you talking about FIBA 3 x 3 has been going on for years😂😂😂😂😂 Just go on their KZbin channel 3x3

[@BDE360]

Don’t worry nobody knows who they are. The only exposure they get is when CC plays them.

[@topgunjoeicdbko]

This better be only on a Tuesday. Aint no way we are watching this over college sports nba and hockey

[@lorenzotheman1]

Stewie. Uconn royalty.

[@shillery65]

whatever brought them there....CC brought them there ..give credit where credit is due

[@BDE360]

I just hope they are inclusive and let transgender women play 🥰 In today’s world you must be inclusive in such a star studded environment!! Oooh I can’t wait 🥰🔥🔥🔥🏀🏳️‍🌈🌈🏳️‍🌈🌈🦄🌈🏳️‍🌈

[@rickyp1482]

🤮🤮🏳️‍🌈🚫🚫🚫

[@EdwardSwink-gq6oy]

Stuart you are one of the sickest B in WNBA basketball. I was Gene had one straight one , I guess not.😊

[@RanchDressing101]

Caitlin Clark is the one people want you to see. This one is a nobody. No one knows her name and everyone knows Caitlin Clark. No disrespect or hate but she is not who people tune in for.

[@TJrules299]

Clearly disrespect because you are literally downplaying someone who plays hard and adds immense value. Thats literally disrespectful. You should learn the definition of words you throw around.

[@Mindvirus-ly5ed]

yes, the truth hurts. I never heard of BW of aja wilson until CC became WNBA. It's a small group. As goes CC, so goes the W. Obscure before CC, will be again if CC leaves. There are a lot of talented ballers in the W, but nothing or no one that makes you want to tune in. AR is OK, Cameron Brink is fun to watch. But again, I only know who they are because of CC.

[@RustyLou18]

@@TJrules299 These Iowa fans are truly blind to the fact that there are greater and more skilled players out there.

[@RustyLou18]

@@Mindvirus-ly5ed Truly, you have NOT been "tuning" in, if so, you'd realize that there were and are players on or above the scale as CC.

[@dan2050]

@@mezzb​​⁠not a sellout. The Clark game had attendance of 17,775. Last night 9,182. When Caitlin is not there they close off the upper bowls so they can call it a sellout. Also, for Clark the prices tripled. Record revenue of over $2 million when Clark played. The media is gaslighting us to avoid giving Caitlin her flowers.

[@leanwitrockwit2087]

🐐

[@mkmcrevy]

And, not get detained by foreign 🐮💩

[@SW-lx3lu]

Stewie is great. As I hope Caitlin fan too, I hope she joins this and gets to play with the vets in a more fun setting.

[@chopstix3]

lol, getting the backing for DEI movements funneling money from the people. Props to her for taking initiative but her bitterness to CC is going cap her potential revenue. She needs CC in that league or no one is going to care unless the investors just want to bleed cash

[@allysonsikes1757]

My goodness, such hate from CCs fan. Might actually want to check financials in the W before this year. The talk and amount of media exposure for the W is new and due to CC.

[@BDE360]

@@allysonsikes1757 ok they admitted to losing at least 10 million last season, this season they are projected to lose 50 million with Caitlin Clark playing and she has a minimum of 3 times the viewership of all other games, so you think they will make more advertisement revenue for one team next year? Maybe a little the stars for next year’s draft is the same as the first 27 they told people who is popular when the reality is none of them are

[@RustyLou18]

The very LAST of the great UConn players.

[@mkmcrevy]

Stewie.

[@SW-lx3lu]

This is awesome

[@Steve-kr5ef]

No mention of the goat CC?. Just delusional

[@mariamenyonam1555]

get over it....Cc is great but still have a long way to go to cement her status as a GOAT. All wnba are not obligated to always talk about Cc. She's amazing: everybody knows that

[@lindysmallwood2039]

Right now Caitlyn is the goat for college basketball. I hate it when people use that to talk trash. Caitlyn is amazing but we have to see what she does in the WNBA. I watch because of Caitlyn. It not just the skills Caitlyn had, it’s charisma. There is just something different about her when she plays.

[@RustyLou18]

@@mariamenyonam1555 Took the words right out of my mouth! Thank YOU!

[@damondbigdog1891]

Greatest of all time Turnovers , GOAT

[@Mindvirus-ly5ed]

sounds like a fun recreational sport, certainly not commercially viable. There is no inherent value in throwing a ball through a metal ring. The value is in the entertainment. And women are just too frustrating to watch. air balls, missed layups, butter fingers, slow. I love to play myself, so nothing against the sport, but it has to be entertaining to be valuable. wnba is not entertianing. And it should be forced to be self sustaining, not a charity of the NBA.

[@BDE360]

Well said!

[@user-qb3vi5kk3t]

No one is going to watch 😂

[@mediocrity25years68]

Caitlin Clark should leave the WNBA also. Start her own league with the backing of LeBron James and other billionaires like Elon Musk. Only straight non woke women who don't think there are men.

[@BDE360]

I think she should definitely leave the WNBA then write a book and make a movie about the year of insanity that she went through, I think she would make more money doing that than anything.

[@larryferland6514]

Boring.

[@calvinmichael359]

Y'all may have opened the door but better be a little thanks to CC throwing it wide open if not the league will die hard

[@Joaquin-227]

Unless Caitlin Clark joins and I speak for millions I don't care.

[@RestnPepperonis]

new league dude wtf wnba aint making enough money and u making a league lol

[@AYU_sports]

She got hella investors in it dude, she knows what she's doing