I’m Done With The WNBA (A Rant)

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Rachel Annamarie DeMita

Rachel Annamarie DeMita

Күн бұрын

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@kaydeezmolik7524
@kaydeezmolik7524 26 күн бұрын
This is how many of us feel…. We’re so over the drama.
@lamar310
@lamar310 26 күн бұрын
Facts...it's too much at this point. The WNBA finally grew and got on the map and they ruined it smh
@MarkRichter-j2l
@MarkRichter-j2l 26 күн бұрын
DRAMA QUEENS to compensate for lack of ability
@kennethsmith6367
@kennethsmith6367 26 күн бұрын
The league keeps trying to sell drama, because they are still for some unknown reasons continuing to try to market to women. Someone needs to tell them to market the sport to men instead of the drama to women, because women have proven over a quarter century that they don’t care!!!
@Genghistron-K
@Genghistron-K 26 күн бұрын
They have done everything they could to delegitimize Caitlin throughout the entire season then offered her a substantial amount of money to join their Unrivaled league! Not a single other player was offered the amount of money they offered and begged rookie Caitlin to join for, and she said NO! Why didn't they offer Aja Wilson, the MVP, a million dollars to play in their Unrivaled league? Because the true MVP was Caitlin! How many times have they stabbed this rookie in the back??? And wonder why she said NO!
@USMC-1911
@USMC-1911 26 күн бұрын
Seeing how she doesnt know who Meghan Kelly is I would take what she says with a grain of salt , America has had enough of the knee bending,
@jon-jl7fl
@jon-jl7fl 26 күн бұрын
Great rant The WNBA has some major problems. with some players and owners. Pushing this negative agenda.
@Martin-fl7ub
@Martin-fl7ub 26 күн бұрын
This has always been a welfare league … these basketball players can leave their politics at the door I watch sports to relax and escape from reality for a few hours…. She built up the league and tore it down IN THE SAME YEAR SHE CAN POUND THAT TROPHY UP HER FUNKY WHITE PRIVILEGED AZZ…
@KarmaIsaTSpodcast13
@KarmaIsaTSpodcast13 26 күн бұрын
The real fans care about the basketball. Thank you Rachel for the stunning journalism and coverage of all things basketball.
@JET1970
@JET1970 26 күн бұрын
Real basketball is suppose to make money not be funded
@KarmaIsaTSpodcast13
@KarmaIsaTSpodcast13 26 күн бұрын
@ CC is real basketball
@chloethacker
@chloethacker 26 күн бұрын
It’s called racism. Everyone is terrified to admit that black pple are easily more racist than any other. In fact black pple are encouraged to to hate white pple. It’s absolutely pathetic. At some point all of the weak white pple need start calling it exactly what it is
@JonJon-wf5yj
@JonJon-wf5yj 26 күн бұрын
@@JET1970 Funny how you say that with an Israeli flag considering how much in billions we fund Israel.
@JET1970
@JET1970 26 күн бұрын
@@JonJon-wf5yj wow that's the best comment you can come up with well it just proves you don't know crap about basketball
@Gershom-ology
@Gershom-ology 26 күн бұрын
The "Participation Award" League is what it should be named
@Ellen-fb2pe
@Ellen-fb2pe 26 күн бұрын
The WNBA has been operating as a Club, not a professional sports team. I wish they would act more like professionals. The Leage lacks professional leadership, imo. 😊
@fr57ujf
@fr57ujf 26 күн бұрын
They're acting like a clique, not a club.
@Genghistron-K
@Genghistron-K 26 күн бұрын
I agree with you...not a professional organization, but a CLUB! And Caitlin's not a member!
@markyg236
@markyg236 26 күн бұрын
@@fr57ujf Bunch of HS meangirls.
@jamesdellaneve9005
@jamesdellaneve9005 26 күн бұрын
Yep. Fire the commissioner and get one who will double their fan ship. Then train the girls on image and communications.
@Ellen-fb2pe
@Ellen-fb2pe 26 күн бұрын
Yes, Cathy E is acting more like a Club President , not a CEO. I think CC has done a great job of keeping ger focus and let her ball handling speak for itself. It's so sad to see how many of these players are acting. 11:57
@bce4au
@bce4au 26 күн бұрын
It’s like anyone that covers the W at this point…it can turn into just a “drama channel” real quick. Appreciate this. 👏🏻👏🏻
@chanmanv
@chanmanv 26 күн бұрын
Thank you Rachel. The media folks are just using Caitlin as click bait and nothing else. I'm tired of hearing it so happy you've made that decision.
@lavellhall7650
@lavellhall7650 26 күн бұрын
Also a lot of those clowns don't even watch sports let alone basketball they're just trying to push their little crappy agenda
@iansoberano5103
@iansoberano5103 25 күн бұрын
Go cry about it dude. CC SUCKS don’t believe everything you read on the net it is lies dude.
@dalidajoka
@dalidajoka 24 күн бұрын
The media folks have been doing that... Including Rachel
@Just1Bum
@Just1Bum 20 күн бұрын
And so are other players by dropping her name.
@soupguru1
@soupguru1 26 күн бұрын
I love that you are staying above the idiocy of this time. I live in the Iowa City area and have thoroughly loved being a fan of U of Iowa basketball and really looked forward to following Caitlin Clark in the wnba. I have been very dismayed by the unprofessional nature of so many aspects of the wnba. I commend you for stepping away from this idiocy, but look forward to your fact based and professional take on basketball in the future. I have unsubscribed from a # of YT channels because of their lack of professionalism or tendency to try to get clicks off of the content of others.
@gregwright615
@gregwright615 26 күн бұрын
In an era of rage bait grifters parading as journalists, I’m glad you’re staying above the fray and giving consistent quality analysis. Thank you.
@spk7816
@spk7816 26 күн бұрын
I agree. As a first time ever viewer of the WNBA and as a former Division 1 football player...from back in the day, I am repulsed by this crippling DRAMA. THIS LEAGUE IS TOXIC! I am also an ordained minister of the Gospel. It breaks my heart!!! Thank you for sharing your genuine heartfelt convictions.
@Nexadvenio
@Nexadvenio 14 күн бұрын
Yeah, I could you imagine if other leagues had drama like the wnba? Like if a football team was letting a 15 year old make managing choices that would be so dumb. Or like how if the nba had players that waved guns around in strip clubs like the wnba does. Other leagues are free of all drama and bad takes and the wnba is unique in this sense.
@aprilgaines8992
@aprilgaines8992 26 күн бұрын
It is embarrassing Rachel! I'm with you on all of this!
@ThomasWhite-c9t
@ThomasWhite-c9t 25 күн бұрын
They are sabotaging their league, because hatred will make you stupid. and jealousy will do the same. it's absolutely pathetic at this point, I agree with this girl 100%
@jupiter9881
@jupiter9881 25 күн бұрын
This notion that there is hatred and jealousy is fake, social media driven baloney. It's not real. People need to stop believing the fake stuff. Even Clark has commented on it and tried to shut down the talk about Carrington. In the NBA, there is far more physicality, a lot more flagrant 1 and flagrant 2 fouls, which are very rare in the WNBA. And, NO ONE cries out that the NBA players hate the opponent when they do a hard foul or flagrant. Why are people treating female pros differently? Some sort of misogynistic bias?
@bhg70
@bhg70 26 күн бұрын
Yep, I'm done. The drama is just getting worse.
@MarkRichter-j2l
@MarkRichter-j2l 26 күн бұрын
there's about (5) people in the W worth caring about....that includes coaches/staff/commentators/etc
@Genghistron-K
@Genghistron-K 26 күн бұрын
If you listen to these people you would think that Caitlin was the first white players to come into the WNBA!!! WOW! It has nothing to do with her talent..."She's just white!"
@aljoyce8401
@aljoyce8401 26 күн бұрын
Ask your self? Why has this league been a welfare league of the NBA?? Instead of playing, just remember America doesn't care to hear from you?? Hate speech is the theme,, have some class! America just spoke out that we are sick of wokeness
@aljoyce8401
@aljoyce8401 26 күн бұрын
Because you were brought up with respect, a loving home,Abd you were a D1 athlete
@jupiter9881
@jupiter9881 25 күн бұрын
99% of the drama is made up social media stuff. So many sites, such as on Facebook, are creating fake drama, stirring up fans, just using Clark to get clicks. People need to stop believing the fake stuff. Even Clark has tried to shut down the fake drama, such as saying Carrington's eye poke "was not intentional, just watch the video". All the claims about jealousy and hate are fake, too. It's ridiculous the over-reaction to a few hard screens or had fouls, or a couple of flagrant 1's. The over-reaction is weird and these things that occurred in the WNBA and very mild compared to what is routine in NBA games. No one says Jokic hates the opponent when he does a flagrant 1. There is some sort of misogynistic take that female players need to be all nice and sweet and the court, with zero physicality. And, this leads to some major over-reaction by fans saying a player should be kicked out of the league for a flagrant 1 foul. It's bizarre. It's as if these fans have never watched an NBA game before.
@JuanVega-ns5ok
@JuanVega-ns5ok 26 күн бұрын
Whoever is advising Caitlin Clark on media responses is doing her a major disservice.
@AdjutantJohnWDysonJr
@AdjutantJohnWDysonJr 26 күн бұрын
Yes what you said 👍🏾
@cathygregory3443
@cathygregory3443 26 күн бұрын
The people doing a disservice to Caitlin Clark are the ones who are misinterpreting her.
@noelahg79
@noelahg79 26 күн бұрын
@@cathygregory3443 How do you misinterpret someone claiming to have white privilege?
@thepabs911
@thepabs911 25 күн бұрын
I could not possibly disagree more. CC has a very healthy and truth based view of this country, this world, this reality. She also doesn't seem to have a racist bone in her body... a very rare thing. She obviously wants everyone to just get along, but unfortunately, there are far too many people in the world who just can't seem to rise above their fears and hatreds. CC is an absolutely amazingly grounded and mature 22 year old. I wish I was more like her...
@cathygregory3443
@cathygregory3443 25 күн бұрын
@thepabs911 I couldn't have said it better. I am 74 and have seen enough despicable behavior toward minorities for more than one lifetime. I know that it's very difficult for people groomed to think a certain way to even recognize what they are thinking. This is a very hard problem for us all.
@FTW-xu1yt
@FTW-xu1yt 26 күн бұрын
Well said. Thank you for the positive and fair takes. Salute to you Rachel. Salute to CC.
@karen8red
@karen8red 26 күн бұрын
me too. : ( So sad! I was looking forward to the upcoming season SO MUCH. And now, I do not think I am going to watch anymore.
@tiaunajonline
@tiaunajonline 20 күн бұрын
yay!
@philip6927
@philip6927 26 күн бұрын
Caitlin Clark is a class act. Rachel DeMita is a class act. There is nothing about the WNBA that shows class. There is nothing professional about the WNBA.
@MarkRichter-j2l
@MarkRichter-j2l 26 күн бұрын
buncha GROWN children
@watasht0ff360
@watasht0ff360 26 күн бұрын
@@MarkRichter-j2l Killing the obvious potential of the sport and business. It’s sick
@philip6927
@philip6927 26 күн бұрын
If I had a daughter, I would never bring her to see a bunch of thugs playing prison style basketball.
@Genghistron-K
@Genghistron-K 26 күн бұрын
They have done everything they could to delegitimize Caitlin throughout the entire season then offered her a substantial amount of money to join their Unrivaled league! Not a single other player was offered the amount of money they offered and begged rookie Caitlin to join for, and she said NO! Why didn't they offer Aja Wilson, the MVP, a million dollars to play in their Unrivaled league? Because the true MVP was Caitlin! How many times have they stabbed this rookie in the back??? And wonder why she said NO!
@philip6927
@philip6927 26 күн бұрын
@@Genghistron-K You are right on the money. Aja couldn't attract any more fans than Angel will. Although, I would find it amusing to watch Angel trying to make layups
@kevinellis7877
@kevinellis7877 26 күн бұрын
Thanks for keeping it real and reasoned Rachel, appreciate you and your outlook 👌
@bitteroldhousecat9304
@bitteroldhousecat9304 26 күн бұрын
One of the best rants I've heard in awhile.
@Ravenfanatic5
@Ravenfanatic5 26 күн бұрын
One of the best and calmest rants I've heard
@mpamthauerr
@mpamthauerr 25 күн бұрын
Thank you Rachel. I think the best way to change the narrative is actually not giving space or attention to these people. I'll keep watching your channel because I'm confident you'll focus on basketball, and sports, and what really matter to sports fans. Keep it going girl!
@andyhaines3062
@andyhaines3062 26 күн бұрын
Thank you for standing up and making your stand. You are fully supported by us.
@punkrock7468
@punkrock7468 26 күн бұрын
Thank you for this take. Really solid. Made me feel better about the whole mess.
@mattwilliams7454
@mattwilliams7454 26 күн бұрын
Yeah. Every single time there's a story or an award or a magazine cover or anything newsworthy, its all backlash. It's getting annoying.
@luzoandasan8071
@luzoandasan8071 26 күн бұрын
Your spreading positivity, and you are truly appreciated😊
@patrickscopas9133
@patrickscopas9133 26 күн бұрын
Good for you for tapping out. I respect that choice.
@dashx1103
@dashx1103 26 күн бұрын
Except it is bs. You don't seriously believe that she won't be commenting on the WNBA moving forward. Can you? There is zero chance of that.
@johncarr3042
@johncarr3042 25 күн бұрын
I just want to say you're one of my favorites. Keep up the good work
@barbaraperry2927
@barbaraperry2927 26 күн бұрын
Good for you. I truly enjoy your videos. The drama has become epic drama and I don’t want to hear their pettiness.
@jeffwoodie4395
@jeffwoodie4395 26 күн бұрын
Good for you, this is absolutely the right approach. Will definitely be looking for your fresh takes in the future, knowing that they'll be about the basketball and not the drama.
@philip6927
@philip6927 26 күн бұрын
Rachel. Here's a great quote for you to keep in mind: " “Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience.” Mark Twain
@Sticks2mini2rs
@Sticks2mini2rs 26 күн бұрын
Yep 👌
@jwnp8943
@jwnp8943 26 күн бұрын
I love this quote.❤
@ChangeAgentJohn
@ChangeAgentJohn 26 күн бұрын
In shore patrol we had a sign on the wall "never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty and the pig likes it! "
@petep5207
@petep5207 26 күн бұрын
@@ChangeAgentJohn HERE'S MINE: "You don't put a silk hat on a pig"....Let's ALL stop funding and supporting this toxic cesspool that is the WNBA.
@BudHenry
@BudHenry 25 күн бұрын
Don’t forget the timeless classic “you can’t fix stupid”.
@BillMadden-h8m
@BillMadden-h8m 26 күн бұрын
Going to miss you, always loved your take on topics
@szajavalz9883
@szajavalz9883 26 күн бұрын
Im getting to the point of wanting the wnba to fail, CC literally got me interested in the wnba and league itself is turning me away with all this nonsense
@ericMT
@ericMT 26 күн бұрын
They really fumbled the ball on this one, didn’t they? They really didn’t even have to do much. So much jealously and bitterness with mostly the veteran players, it’s crazy. The men would never act this way. Sure sometimes they do but not at the league level.
@TheRaidernation33
@TheRaidernation33 26 күн бұрын
They are already failed, never made a profit and has lost money since its conception
@randypetersen2623
@randypetersen2623 26 күн бұрын
Great Commentary. Love your channel.
@scarletspider1240
@scarletspider1240 26 күн бұрын
Want them to fail?…how can you fail when you’ve literally never seen success in over 20 years? The only reason this league is still around is because of the welfare they get from the NBA.
@larryr.burgess3318
@larryr.burgess3318 26 күн бұрын
It is easy to see that it is all personal toward CC, not ‘just basketball’ 🤷‍♀️ I have never seen any athlete treated this way on the court or on the field!
@andrewbrown6848
@andrewbrown6848 26 күн бұрын
Over half the league has CCDS - Caitlin Clark Derangement Syndrome. It’s very much a jealousy and legacy thing because she hasn’t “struggled” the way other players have struggled to adjust to the WNBA. And the WNBA has struggled to get eyeballs on them for years, but now since the credit for the explosion in popularity is due to one singular person, the people with marketing degrees and 10 year plans are sick to their stomach and jealous. That CNN interview with the Mystics owner was one of the craziest and one of the most unserious things I’ve ever seen. Thanks to Rachel for a refreshing video bc I was starting to go crazy
@scottallan6770
@scottallan6770 26 күн бұрын
Thank you for this. I couldn't agree more. Sad. I don't see this getting any better anytime soon. OUT!!!
@BobSternberg
@BobSternberg 24 күн бұрын
Rachel, the wnba will never change . They will still pick on Caitlin no matter what. Merry Christmas and a happy new year
@nono-mu9rw
@nono-mu9rw 26 күн бұрын
Caitlin was so right in that article when she said that she feels like the most controversial person even though she does nothing controversial
@scarletspider1240
@scarletspider1240 26 күн бұрын
She’s white, she’s straight, and she’s catholic…sadly that’s controversial these days. Especially to all of the angry bigoted lesbians in the WNBA.
@dragony1640
@dragony1640 26 күн бұрын
C.C. said not her talent but white privilege helped her. Which is a lie and she knows it.
@d.lawrence8059
@d.lawrence8059 26 күн бұрын
Caitlin apologized for being white stabbing every white person in the back and showing her woke! F Caitlin
@iamdebaby8152
@iamdebaby8152 19 күн бұрын
So basically lebron
@JeffBrand-m7f
@JeffBrand-m7f 13 күн бұрын
Yeah, it was the white people that made her a controversial figure something she never asked for.
@radioblipmode3143
@radioblipmode3143 21 күн бұрын
This is the best take of all this WNBA crap that I’ve ever heard. Good job.
@naomimacrae878
@naomimacrae878 26 күн бұрын
Thanks for the segment. You are 100% correct.
@dilabakri
@dilabakri 26 күн бұрын
I love all your content on Courtside Club! Keep up the good work and yes(!!) no more drama please 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
@tootsx8675
@tootsx8675 26 күн бұрын
The wnba is so embarrassing 😫
@AB-nk5wv
@AB-nk5wv 19 күн бұрын
The adage of not knowing success if it hit you in the face is exactly what the WNBA is doing. They got the golden goose and want to butcher it 😂
@cindyjackson4964
@cindyjackson4964 19 күн бұрын
GREAT decision! You are my new favorite channel!
@espinosalexis
@espinosalexis 26 күн бұрын
Welcome to the W-ENVY-A!🤪
@LALA99998
@LALA99998 24 күн бұрын
You took the words out of my mouth.. the W is truly one of the most self-sabotaging leagues we’ve ever seen! Great Vid!!
@reveragew
@reveragew 26 күн бұрын
Just look at how much Mystics made this year in valuation alone. Enough said. These people need to keep quiet.
@tonyedwards3938
@tonyedwards3938 26 күн бұрын
That valuation can easily disappear.
@reveragew
@reveragew 26 күн бұрын
@@tonyedwards3938 yes, if they keep acting dumb and not realizing who actually helped the league the most
@donnellnunn
@donnellnunn 26 күн бұрын
@@reveragew They all made money and couldn't wait for Catilan Clark and the Fever to come to town!
@markyg236
@markyg236 26 күн бұрын
@@donnellnunn Would serve WAS and ATL right if CC developed a serious hangnail and just had to sit out the games at their places.
@thelastnarco5000
@thelastnarco5000 26 күн бұрын
@@donnellnunn😂
@user-lirtd7j9
@user-lirtd7j9 26 күн бұрын
They started a new league. Unrivaled, they just secured 35 million
@dewuster8885
@dewuster8885 26 күн бұрын
Caitlin Clark is literally the only reason I’ll continue to follow the WNBA. Once she finishes a (fingers crossed) long, legendary, & super successful playing career, I will immediately stop following this idiotic league . Unless the WNBA is able to miraculously end this buffoonery (which I doubt)
@Sticks2mini2rs
@Sticks2mini2rs 26 күн бұрын
Same
@dominicharris5489
@dominicharris5489 26 күн бұрын
seriously
@andrijastojcic5695
@andrijastojcic5695 26 күн бұрын
You want to fund these people? I'm done watching the WNBA after this
@Genghistron-K
@Genghistron-K 26 күн бұрын
None of these people are relevant and they are riding the "Clark Express!" They have done everything they could to delegitimize Caitlin throughout the entire season then offered her a substantial amount of money to join their Unrivaled league! Not a single other player was offered the amount of money they offered and begged rookie Caitlin to join for, and she said NO! Why didn't they offer Aja Wilson, the MVP, a million dollars to play in their Unrivaled league? Because the true MVP was Caitlin! How many times have they stabbed this rookie in the back??? And wonder why she said NO!
@kyleelsbernd7566
@kyleelsbernd7566 26 күн бұрын
Yep
@galenhammond-x4j
@galenhammond-x4j 26 күн бұрын
Extremely well done! Thanks.
@thebufeable
@thebufeable 26 күн бұрын
Appreciate you stand for sanity and raising the level of discussion. Well said. Merry Christmas!
@CalumetShoeShop
@CalumetShoeShop 26 күн бұрын
I'm 100% with you. Every day when I get home I tell myself, no more. Here I am again. Looking for positive takes only.
@richardhemenway7528
@richardhemenway7528 26 күн бұрын
Thank you, Rachel, and hope you and family have a Merry Christmas. I'm sick of all this bs. At this point, I hope WNBA goes bright.
@michaelrodriguez6589
@michaelrodriguez6589 26 күн бұрын
You are so much more articulate in these matters than me and you said exactly what has been on my mind all season and through the award season. Safe travels.
@TheDreamDetective888
@TheDreamDetective888 26 күн бұрын
I started avoiding wnba drama videos for my mental health, so I like the direction you're aiming at. Thankfully, you report with a respectful and positive vibe no matter the topic.
@toddb9311
@toddb9311 25 күн бұрын
Agree, it's toxic. ESPN/ABC/Disney are as much to blame as the league. Politics and drama are getting in the way.
@michelleliberman5493
@michelleliberman5493 23 күн бұрын
This rant gained you this subscriber!
@DonnaCooper-s4i
@DonnaCooper-s4i 26 күн бұрын
100% understand
@jaylindenmuth817
@jaylindenmuth817 26 күн бұрын
Well said Rachel, I love your reporting and I will always pull CC.
@TheWEGsmith
@TheWEGsmith 26 күн бұрын
You have an exceptional perspective on this! Thank you for so eloquently expressing this. Much respect and many Blessings to you and your use of your platform 🔥🙏🏾
@greeneggs16
@greeneggs16 25 күн бұрын
First video I’ve watched, didn’t know you existed until this morning, sorry bout it.. Really enjoyed your opinion on the matter, very easy to listen to. New subscriber
@CC_Fan2024
@CC_Fan2024 26 күн бұрын
Great post today. Thank you!
@osmancarrasco8537
@osmancarrasco8537 23 күн бұрын
Love it. I just want to hear good updates about the players and basketball. I don’t care about the drama. Thanks for sharing and looking forward to good takes in the future.
@kiyoka47
@kiyoka47 26 күн бұрын
Second that motion. Thank for helping the animals around Texas. Im excited to hesr what you do with the helping animals. I hope you are enjoying your holiday travels. Please be safe!
@Makete100
@Makete100 26 күн бұрын
This is your channel and we are just here for the ride along. If there are things or people who you don't feel like covering we will still be here. I have canceled most of the other WNBA channels because of the click bait or the untruths. That's all I want is the truth. So keep telling us the truth, good or bad, and I will be here to hear it.
@KobeFlann
@KobeFlann 26 күн бұрын
The Mystics had the lowest attendance and it wasn’t even close!
@ericMT
@ericMT 26 күн бұрын
I wonder why
@BasedGhoul
@BasedGhoul 26 күн бұрын
Maybe its because the Mystics seem to be hell bent on proving that they can out stink the NBA Wizards on the court
@written12
@written12 26 күн бұрын
@@ericMTthey manage to drive Della Donne away, right?
@lucysalas2314
@lucysalas2314 26 күн бұрын
It will get worse for them
@arthurjackson9423
@arthurjackson9423 26 күн бұрын
Mystic owner had some bad cosmetic surgery!! She looks strange.
@kcameron819
@kcameron819 11 күн бұрын
Ya I’m with you Rachel. I’m over the drama. Keep up the good content.
@Chris_Restall
@Chris_Restall 26 күн бұрын
Activist League of Whiners… Poor me, Poor me… Look at me, Look at me… Always need more money 💰… The League needs to make money 💰 for Consecutive Years to be taken seriously… It’s never done that! Drama, nobody wants it… 🎄🤙
@jupiter9881
@jupiter9881 25 күн бұрын
Another poster who treats the WNBA differently from the NBA. The NBA was in bad shape in it's 40th year, but people expect the WNBA to have been profitable earlier than the NBA? As recently as 2018/2019, half of NBA teams were losing money and propped up by the shared pool fund the big market teams pay more in to (Forbes magazine analysis). But no one talked about that. The NBA didn't really take off financial until the Magic/Bird/Jordan years. But, people only bring up the "money/profit" talk when discussing a women's league, as a way to bash professional women's sports. When men's leagues often took even longer to get established financially. Also, what held back the finances of the WNBA is the old male, media heads burying the WNBA in their coverage and sites. You don't grow fans if the media won't cover you. Take my local metropolitan city newspaper. We have a WNBA team. Before the football and baseball seasons, the newspaper will have numerous personal interest stories about players, including new players. They don't write any articles of that nature about the WNBA team and getting to know the players is how the fan base grows. The old media heads are stuck in the football/baseball mindset. Pro soccer and NBA local team gets less coverage than football or baseball.
@faliciamartinez-h9d
@faliciamartinez-h9d 25 күн бұрын
Thank youuuuuuuu!!!! Yes yes yes! Enough of the drama and stop giving these people any kind of platform. It makes the WNBA seem soo amateur.
@scottmorin357
@scottmorin357 26 күн бұрын
Merry Christmas and happy new year 🎈
@valeriemeza8657
@valeriemeza8657 26 күн бұрын
Ignore them, I like your style of keeps everyone informed
@lacydoe
@lacydoe 26 күн бұрын
The days of actually talking about the actual game of basketball is over. They really need to take notes on how the NfL covers its players and the shows. Both nba and wnba
@alphajdvgaming1867
@alphajdvgaming1867 26 күн бұрын
Agreed. Both leagues would rather focus on the drama, politics , highlight plays and personal lives of the same players rather than actually breaking down the game of basketball and how each player impacts the game or how certain teams actually run their schemes. Basketball merely takes a back seat to the product when it should BE the product. Instead of saying these players are so great, show us WHY they’re great and stop tearing certain players and teams down simply because they’re aren’t a big market.
@omarholder9036
@omarholder9036 24 күн бұрын
​@@alphajdvgaming1867.To be fair, NFL rarely goes into the Xs and Os because it's too complex for the casual. Basketball is less complex than the NFL schematically but still complex enough to where schematic discussions are too boring to hold interest in sports commentary. Personal drama is simply easier for the casual viewer to do
@danielgamarra9723
@danielgamarra9723 25 күн бұрын
Thanks for thoughtful and objective opinion. CC is a blessed persona, blessings.
@citasix
@citasix 26 күн бұрын
I am so over it too. I subscribed to league pass to support all teams but I'm done. Sports is supposed to unite and uplift people. It's just not as exciting to watch tug a war under the rim. Doesn't mean you're not talented, too. Caitlin is next level flashy with her passing, exciting with her three pointers, and all around ENTERTAINING! Enough with the what about everyone else drama smh 🙄
@toddb9311
@toddb9311 25 күн бұрын
i quit League Pass too. The Finals were a joke. KZbin carries the Euroleague Women's games 🙂
@kendalltaylor897
@kendalltaylor897 24 күн бұрын
Oh my gosh! Just finding your channel! Love it! 💕 In regards to this topic…it is so FRUSTRATING!!! I will never understand how a business that has NEVER turned a profit, and is subsidized by the NBA just continues to be such a toxic brand. As a long time sports fan, and being a woman in my late 30’s, I was tickled to death that the basketball girls had the spotlight! The NCAA Women’s Tournament was ELECTRIC! Unfortunately, I think it’s only downhill, from here, for the WNBA.
@douglascooper5852
@douglascooper5852 26 күн бұрын
She was the only reason I started watching sports again. Thanks Catlin I can quit wasting my time with sports and do something more productive.
@Lateral_G
@Lateral_G 25 күн бұрын
Your steadfastness in sanity is so refreshing. Keep it up.
@eddosantos7404
@eddosantos7404 26 күн бұрын
Yes , has been a mess.
@carairn4201
@carairn4201 25 күн бұрын
Thank you!!! Finally!!! Someone to talk about basketball!! 🏀
@craycrayirl9492
@craycrayirl9492 26 күн бұрын
It was embarrassing how the official wnba account finally acknowledged Caitlin and called her ‘our girl’ after she made her privilege comments. When the official league is so messy, it will be a chore for you…but it will be an oasis from the drama.
@angelolubrano8534
@angelolubrano8534 26 күн бұрын
Love you and your content Rachel! You are very thorough and thoughtful with your content! Keep up the great work!
@ckono5991
@ckono5991 26 күн бұрын
Thank you for speaking truth and appreciating CC as a baller. Let’s stop putting the spotlight on CC and start pointing it at all the haters and the unprofessional W!! Go CC!!!!❤
@jackjr2673
@jackjr2673 26 күн бұрын
Happy Holidays, keep being the light.
@MrsBStacyBattleBorn
@MrsBStacyBattleBorn 26 күн бұрын
Thank you. I never blocked so many people on social media until last week. I am tired of hearing the negative things being said about CC from those in and around the WNBA.
@El_Bueno
@El_Bueno 26 күн бұрын
She pissed off a lot of her fan base. That’s on her for being woke.
@marceybull
@marceybull 26 күн бұрын
She’s 22yO … get the f over it … Geesh, grown older folks getting all worked up … bye and good riddance … Signed, an Iowa native/grad and newbie Fever fan .
@TheRoadLessChosen
@TheRoadLessChosen 26 күн бұрын
@@marceybullnah. It wasn’t the comment on black women and racism it was her saying the eye gouge and physical play weren’t legit. That it was an accident. It wasn’t.
@jazzyj6640
@jazzyj6640 26 күн бұрын
@@El_Bueno😂
@marceybull
@marceybull 26 күн бұрын
@@TheRoadLessChosen - It's up to her to decide how she wants to handle that ... And I think more than the eye poke bothering her (intention or not), was folks attaching "protecting" her in the name of whatever thing they are against - black people, lesbians or just being anti-WNBA in her name. I personally believe that's why she took the high road to turn away from all that anti- everything toxicity that came with it ... But obviously only CC, just 22YO, knows for sure her perception and/or the reason for her answer the way it was. Not a big enough deal to wave off that much talent, IMO.
@Val-fs1rh
@Val-fs1rh 25 күн бұрын
Good for you! You have more emotional maturity and character than the bad seeds in WNBA 🎉
@Kevin.Costner.
@Kevin.Costner. 26 күн бұрын
Crazy that your channel has done more for the WNBA than their literally commisioner and “leaders” They should of marketed crazy had CC and Angel all over Time Square Bird Magic style 🧠
@Kevin.Costner.
@Kevin.Costner. 26 күн бұрын
They’re so close to being crazy profitable like it’s right there on their finger tips + NBA Decline
@lecowardjames
@lecowardjames 26 күн бұрын
clark is just empty statsbpaddar,big time choker,ballhogs,volume ineffient chucker,turnover machine and poor defender🤫🤫🤫
@Kevin.Costner.
@Kevin.Costner. 26 күн бұрын
@@lecowardjamesAll that^^ to say people move to bigger stadiums to watch everything you said😊 L Bait
@lecowardjames
@lecowardjames 26 күн бұрын
@Kevin.Costner. clark is just empty statsbpaddar,big time choker,ballhogs,volume ineffient chucker,turnover machine and poor defender🤫🤫🤫
@lecowardjames
@lecowardjames 26 күн бұрын
@Kevin.Costner. avg 5.6 turnover per game...clark fans still defend clark🤣
@findingemo9807
@findingemo9807 26 күн бұрын
Well said, rachel. Nobody brings light in all of the things happening better than you. Wonderful insights!
@RandyMerrell
@RandyMerrell 26 күн бұрын
Best coverage right here. You have already been better than the rest. This confirms my subscription is good.
@wilfredoarteagamartinez3624
@wilfredoarteagamartinez3624 26 күн бұрын
Well done! Stay out of the drama. It's not worth it.
@paulasvideos1
@paulasvideos1 26 күн бұрын
Right!!! 100% 👏👏👏
@JetRosay
@JetRosay 19 күн бұрын
You do you Rach! I like this new direction
@formerIWUcoachDDD
@formerIWUcoachDDD 26 күн бұрын
It's so tempting to retaliate against this nonsense, but as the old adage teaches us: you can't cure stupid.....
@starpower4191
@starpower4191 26 күн бұрын
Great show, love your takes
@edgarmuniz8331
@edgarmuniz8331 26 күн бұрын
The voice of sanity!
@mikeh6876
@mikeh6876 25 күн бұрын
Thank you for your comments. From my perspective, you are very intelligent and informed which is probably why I enjoy your videos. You are never a drama queen. Appreciated.......
@kapo5650
@kapo5650 26 күн бұрын
How many of these people spewing whatever side of the angle they're on actually watch women's basketball.
@rademita
@rademita 26 күн бұрын
exactly!! most don’t..
@troycarlton1287
@troycarlton1287 26 күн бұрын
Totally agree with everything you said.. Great content as always 💯...
@1227air500
@1227air500 26 күн бұрын
Thank you Rachel for being the voice of reason. One of the saddest things to me is about all of the young girl basket players and fans who came to watch all excited and wide eyed, and instead they see all of the garbage drama given first billing. "Golly, do I have to be catty and petty and mean and disrespectful to play girls basketball?" Rachel, it is much worse than embarrassing.
@benscott9708
@benscott9708 25 күн бұрын
WOW...now that's making a statement. Well said
@kevinreynolds3992
@kevinreynolds3992 26 күн бұрын
I love your honesty, Rachel. I agree with you 100% on your perspective.
@tgr98
@tgr98 26 күн бұрын
I couldn’t believe the Mystics co-owner came out and said that. Whether you like CC or not, she moved the needle in 2024. And she deserved Athlete of the Year, not because she’s the best women’s basketball player in the world…she isn’t, at least not yet…A’Ja and Stewie would have something to say about that…but AOTY measures more than just performance. Nobody moved the needle and translated into ratings like CC. And to answer the Mystics co-owner, here’s part of the reason (other than they don’t put the whole league on the cover, like they didn’t put the entire NBA on the cover for LeBron) they wouldn’t put the entire WNBA on the cover…Caitlyn was doing this even BEFORE she went to the WNBA. Don’t forget the Women’s NCAA Tournament was in this calendar year…and games with CC vs LSU, UCONN and SC did awesome numbers. When CC played, it was appointment viewing. She brought all of that with her when she went to the WNBA. And the Mystics owner, of all people, should know that since they had to move a game to a bigger arena when they played the Fever!!!
@BobBlair99
@BobBlair99 26 күн бұрын
That was a great rant. I’m with you. Wonderful to see you have integrity 🙂🙂🙂
@tellAPnJ
@tellAPnJ 26 күн бұрын
ppl are going to keep on mentioning CC's name any chance they get just to be RELEVANT
@donbennett5353
@donbennett5353 24 күн бұрын
Decency, integrity, mature and respectful. How refreshing to see these virtues returned journalism. Congratulations young lady.👏
@ricksterbobolishious7523
@ricksterbobolishious7523 26 күн бұрын
We just don't see this drama in mens sports. And if there is, we try to ignore it, where the woman seem to amplify it. CC playing basketball, that's all I want to see and hear. End of story.
@vashingtontipi
@vashingtontipi 26 күн бұрын
your love of basketball is lovely..quality basketball commentary
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