🚨The WNBA sells out TD Garden... Connecticut Sun vs LA Sparks

[@rodneywilson8672]

You do such a excellent Job in covering the WNBA .you are not biased in your calling of the game .and your not swept up in the hype of one player ,and you call it very fair and your very intelligent and informative in reporting on the sport it’s people like you that will help the sport blow up even bigger .

[@QuitaLovesSports]

That’s very kind of you, thank you!!

[@Steevonator]

I think there is a difference when it comes to hype if a player lives up to it or not like olaomekamdi did not live up to being drafted first

[@schiebel25]

Correct! I started watching the W because of Quita? When is your next game?

[@analogee6858]

@@Steevonator I don’t think OP is saying that anyone does or does not live up to the hype. But a lot of commentators get wrapped up in hype and they just tell the same story over and over again. It gets boring and I say that as a CC fan. Lots of new fans and great opportunities to tell a multitude of interesting stories. Unfortunately, not many commentators are doing this.

[@goldenlifeoffortune4325]

Amazing commentary Quita! Thank you for sharing and pointing this out! I too just began to watch WNBA this year. I am a true Indiana Fever and Las Vegas Aces fan however I do my best to watch all the teams play when I can. I am amazed at the talent that lies within the WNBA. I feel that all the WNBA games should be televised.

[@QuitaLovesSports]

@@goldenlifeoffortune4325 welcome to WNBA fandom!

[@shellihezekiah5761]

Quita, this game was truly historical. Was a sold out crowd and we were here for ALL the players. We the fans (yes, I was there), were engaged from beginning to end. The thing I loved the most was that the fans truly knew who these players were, on both sides of the basketball. Which I am not surprised about, since Boston is such a basketball city. They need to come back to Boston (and if truth be told they don't need to be playing the Fever or the Sky) again and we will definitely sell it out again. I am truly disappointed that the WNBA only cares about televising games nationally that features one specific name. What a disservice they are doing not only to the players but to the fans as well.

[@nr14989]

I would love for Boston to adopt already CT Suns and make is officially a Boston Suns

[@twilight14971]

@@nr14989or how about the Boston Clovers? ☘️

[@rcud1]

First of all, that is not true because many other games have been on TV, and many Fever games are not on nat'l TV as well. But if you look, most games get 400k-700k TV viewership, the Fever get over 2M or more. There's a reason for that.

[@petep5207]

When you start making this a regular thing--I am sure the networks will be glad to televise more games of other teams. The market responds to the demand...and so far, the demand has been overwhelmingly for that "one name" you are too immature to mention. Get outta your feelings, grow the heck up and study up on marketing & business. You just gave a FEMALE'S perspective. Females love to demand things without actually working for them. Like demanding equal pay for WNBA players--when none of you were watching or supporting for 27 years. Like THAT. So you are clueless as to supply & demand. Let me educate you further: WILSON just released another Caitlin signature ball yesterday. BEFORE they even announced the official release, it was already SOLD OUT. I spent hours on the WIlson website and STILL did not snag one. The special edition balls Wilson released for the Sky, Angel Reese, Vegas and Aja Wilson...never sold out. Available for purchase since the day of release. There is a BIG, HUGE. MASSIVE reason Aja Wilson did not get a landmark Wilson deal--even with her last name literally being--WILSON. She is utterly and truly UNLIKABLE. Ask WNBA fans. Perhaps you should also express distaste at how the players in this league have acted this entire season. For example--the tweet from Dijonai yesterday. This is fuking child care at this point. Children. Don't blame Caitlin or the TV networks. Blame the unlikable playersand the so-called fans that have never supported the league before...and STILL do not.

[@ericd1269]

I wonder how many fans in the stadium had never thought about the WNBA until CC arrived on the scene.

[@gregorybonds-j8m]

Glad to see fans come out and support the ladies.

[@paulchez5102]

Caitlin brought me into this WNBA World and it's been great watching what the other great players are doing in the league. Awesome competition throughout the teams as we all got to witness that amazing All Star Team!

[@gillmartin6691]

It’s a Caitlin Clark fan , but also a fan of the entire WNBA. It was great for the Sun and the league to see such a big crowd show up for the game. Despite their bad record, the Sparks are 3rd in away attendance this year. Can’t wait to see the rest of the season and especially the playoffs.

[@tellmethetruth3393]

Clark brought me to the league but I'm starting to enjoy watching other teams as well.

[@mellod5615]

Congrats to the Sun on their big sellout game and the win. Hopefully Cathy will see the importance in marketing these kind of games. Respect to Dijonai too for speaking up and calling attention to the league's foolery.

[@DarkAngel-zf3ck]

The avg attendance for the SUN home games is 8900. The Sun have not played a home game since Jul 14. The SUN move their game to TD Garden in Boston. This is 107 miles a 2hrs drive from Mohegan Sun Arena. Mohegan Sun arena capacity is 9323. TD Garden capacity is 19,156. In anticipation of a potential future playoff with the Fever the SUN scout out larger arenas. The SUN advertises it will be playing in TD garden, Boston. The SUN sell out TD Garden with an Attendance of 19,125. Did the SUN stumble onto a fan base in Boston. Did Boston just communicate to the WNBA we want a team. Will the SUN move to Boston.

[@BrandonEldridge-kx9kv]

You exactly right! The WNBA needs to push other teams and players.

[@schiebel25]

To a cliff?

[@CodyCha]

So they can torture us to watch a 61-69 game?

[@politicallil7060]

Great for all the ladies in the league and sn excellent piece of local marketing I might add😂 the WNBA needs to pick up the David Sterns book on marketing multiple players in a League.

[@Aaron.Davis56]

I watched it on TV in CT. We saw it on NBC Boston ... Nice!

[@bernadinedorsey6472]

when you love the game you love the game!!

[@funktehdrunk]

Sick of players/teams being told to be grateful to Caitlin tbh, she GOT her flowers, and GETS them every frickin day, this game had 0% to do with her and we got feral fans foaming at the mouth like she isn't mentioned by every commentator every game I watch. Even in the spain vs china game this olympics they found a way to jam her name in there next to Meg. Yes I saw the SNL bit with Clark and that got me here, yay CC, but can us newbies chill? Anyway, I watched this on twitter and it had to buffer/would get stuck many many times and I couldn't pause it to sync with your play by play, but I'm glad I was at least able to listen to what I couldn't see and see what I could of it because of it streaming there. Hope they get more Sun games on TV after this!

[@Wonderfulwoman1975]

I can honestly say that I watch the WNBA and even pay for the app because I like the rookie class in general. I am from Louisiana, so obviously, I rooted for LSU. However, as a basketball fan, I enjoyed watching all teams. It's the NCAA effect for me.

[@nr14989]

I am thrilled with this growth and blown away with this attendance in Boston but for sure everyone is looking forward to have Fever and CT Suns in TD in the next game 🎉❤

[@catchnkill]

Only one Fever-Suns game remains this season. Suns at Fever. No Fever at TD Garden this season.

[@1974shades1974]

WNBA needs to pick up their marketing game and not leave it for the players to promote!

[@aplanteer7090]

Would love to see a game at MSG and at the Wells Fargo Arena. The game is growing, and it's great to see!!

[@amazing50000]

@@aplanteer7090 There were WNBA games played at MSG for over 20 years, too bad the New York Liberty changed ownership.

[@ericaalexander92]

I agree with everything you said. I watched the game is awesome. Boston is a great basketball town for Conneticut I hope they move them there. This just shows that the game is growing and people support the game not just a few players. I know the media wont promote the attendance but I'm happy your video highlighted it.

[@mindshelfpro]

When you have limited time per week to watch games, you have to pick and choose which one you want to see. For a lot of fans this was a game to just look at the stats after the fact.

[@QuitaLovesSports]

Fair enough

[@VJDaOne]

Awesome but can they maintain that is the bigger question!

[@ChelseaRaye]

Was waiting for this video to drop 💯

[@winston5791]

Fantastic thank you Quita for covering this story because this is EXACTLY what Monica Mcnut was talking about. When she was saying ESPN Steven Smith Shannon Sharpe wasn't covering women sports, just like how they did not talk about how the NY Liberty had the highest attendance EVER in HISTORY when they played the Chicago Sky and not the Indiana Fever. You should win Jounalist of the year award because this is not only a great story but you also expose the hypocrisy in the media.

[@dfattyadams123]

Wow. I didn't know this. But I do know a lot of us want to see Angel Reese and Kamilla Cordoso

[@bull8696]

Im an older aussie guy from japan and last 2 years started watching college ball first re clarke mania and now i watch wnba live 3 times a week .great to see its growing also enjoy your channel keep it up cheers

[@BrandonSmith-rb1bf]

😁👍

[@protecttheyouthoooo]

It's crazy to me I watch the WNBA off and on sense the time of Houston winning an off n on sense Lisa Leslie what's playing didn't watch much during the time of Candace Parker but I already knew since way back when it first began the game was going to grow big because the NBA game doesn't have the same drama that the WNBA brings. The physicality of the game. CC brought supporters to Indiana not the Wnba it was already COMING before AR and CC .. wake up

[@GhostofGerulaitis]

This is good news.

[@berniecoderre3935]

This is awesome, but I think the demand for the Sun Fever game was so overwelming the Sun were able to sell tickets to other games!💚🍀

[@ernestclayboniii656]

The WNBA used to play in NBA arenas. I know the Garden was never one of them but if it goes back to that it will be a good thing. I think as Brink goes back to L.A. with Jackson they can start building some nation wide momentum also. I remember when the league started and big venues were an everyday part of the league.

[@BretAtwood]

The loooong la/boston rivalry can't be ignored here.

[@MrReymoclif714]

Word.

[@solo2778]

This is great for the league and I can't wait for the playoffs to start

[@jazzyjasism]

Love your solid and balanced coverage.

[@QuitaLovesSports]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mikkifarmer9626]

Congratulations 🍾 on the sellout crowd for the Sun-Sparks contest in Boston. The WNBA may finally be on the road to respect ✊🏽.

[@chadzich]

they basically had a carnival outside free event to draw families etc and tickets were under 20 bucks.....not the big OMG moment you think it was.

[@petep5207]

CORRECTION: On the road to "respectability". Words matter. Saying "respect" implies the league has been disrespected. It has not. It has not shown itself WORTHY of respect before. "Respectability" means the league is slowly--gradually--proving itself worthy of the respect of onlookersand fans. Frankly, I do not even think the league is there yet. Witness the kindergarten, petty actions of the Seattle Storm the other night. This league cannot get out of its own way.

[@lindysmallwood2039]

@@petep5207you can not control people actions in any scenario. Every player has emotions and sometimes emotions get the best of us. This is their job. I’m sure people have pushed your buttons a time or two. Even the best of the best have their moments too

[@ericMT]

It’s a long road

[@mikkifarmer9626]

@@ericMT Yes it is.

[@krl7009]

I feel like they haven’t been giving other popular teams the opportunity to do it. The aces would sell out as well if they moved those games. I don’t understand why they only move Indiana games and not aces or nyc liberty. They are just as popular. And people like the Connecticut sun. The media not covering other teams it’s a missed opportunity. They need to figure it out

[@BobbyU808]

you don’t understand, huh? try thinking. think hard. it will come to you. peace

[@louievasquez2381]

@@krl7009 oh god, another victim mindset here. Demand&supple lady, if people over buy tickets, the game will be moved. If there is a mega star like Clark that people want to see then it will be moved if people buy tickets. The media, you, the wnba, the nba, cant make people care about players. People like Clark whether u like it or not.

[@blaquekyd]

No point for the Liberty to move. Their stadium is an NBA stadium already and fits 17k

[@krl7009]

@@BobbyU808 it’s okay to scroll past comments you don’t like or agree with.

[@lindysmallwood2039]

The media will eventually figure it out. Just be patient growth takes time.

[@rondafun1]

This is the team I’m worried about against the Fever. Conn has a winning attitude without a lot of drama.

[@shamarjames1315]

Rickea is so good id say she's more skilled than the 2 leading rookie candidates

[@schiebel25]

Yes, she is! She has broken so many records this season. Sorry, thought that we were taking about CC. Compare stats. It's not that complicated. Just numbers.

[@lindysmallwood2039]

This is a fantastic moment in WNBA history. We need to not get caught up in any negativity. This is a real indication that the Caitlin effect has actually made a difference. Now people are watching women’s basketball for the game. All these teams are getting more fans appreciating all the players skills. CC may have open the door but all these new rookies AR, Cam, Richea, Kamilla, Kate and so many others helped open that door too. It’s important that we embrace the positive response from the fans appreciating all players and continue that momentum. It’s our responsibility as fans to play as a team and not be divided. This is the first real step in the growth of the WNBA. We the fans need to continue to be part of the solution and not the problem. I apologize for the funky spacing and misspelled names. Having a glitch in my phone.

[@natureredux1957]

Negativity is having to always mention CC before any other name in the WNBA.

[@petep5207]

@@natureredux1957 Negativity is shitting on the ONE player that is bringing class and popularity to this league. Something NO ONE did ever before on this scale. Say THANK YOU. Not that hard.

[@natureredux1957]

@@petep5207 So you admit you don't even know you are being super negative, with those comments.

[@petep5207]

@@natureredux1957 data. do you have it? stop deflecting, child.

[@lindysmallwood2039]

@@natureredux1957negative about what? I tried to give recognition to all players. I’m sorry you’re upset because I mentioned people names you don’t like. I’m not going to shy away from what the rookies have done to bring in more viewers starting with Caitlin Clark. People were not watching the WNBA. Angel Reese may not be as popular but has gone through fan negativity as much as CC. Media use d both these player to increase their revenue. Thats the real world. These rookie brought in viewers. Now people are watching more basketball and supporting other players. If you consider that negative that’s your opinion.

[@georgeseefoo2755]

Brought to you by CC no doubt about it.

[@QuitaLovesSports]

Ok, my question is even if 19k bought tickets to a game Caitlin wasn’t playing in to support Caitlin… what’s the problem with that ?

[@petep5207]

@@QuitaLovesSports- NO problem at all. It is great. The problem arises when people play dumb and act like this isn't the Caitlin Effect. The simpletons say "well, this game sold out and CC did not play in it". TRUE. But they fail to understand the "trickle-down effect". The interest ONE player--CAITLIN CLARK--has brought to the WNBA--has benefitted ALL teams. Need more proof? Go check again the number of ASG votes..and how they exploded over last season. Do you think that was just coincidence? NO. It was the Caitlin Effect.

[@QuitaLovesSports]

@@petep5207 did you actually watch the full video? If you did, I’m not understanding why you are saying what you are saying to me

[@rustyglass42]

@QuitaLovesSports no problem with it. It actually would have happened a lot sooner if CC hadn't faced the animus and vitriolic tone set by Sheryl Swoopes, Diana Taurasi,Angel Reese, Aja Wilson and the women of The View just to name a few. The league wants respect, but doesn't show it to their Golden Goose because she's a straight, white girl from Iowa. Everybody sees it and knows it, and I really wish these haters would stop embarrassing themselves. You can't reject a fan favorite, then expect to be embraced by those same fans. We just want to see game by players and all of this hate and activism is why there were no fans there in the first place.

[@petep5207]

@@rustyglass42 BINGO. They will NEVER get it

[@B3GINNER]

CONN @ ATL - 3,330 attendance FEVER @ ATL - 17,575 attendance Caitlin Clark effect is very real

[@robodynam1c-323]

I love her videos but she acting like the exponential growth isn’t because of CC. Yes it was growing before. But very small

[@user-qb3vi5kk3t]

Now these players need to learn how to talk to the media and act better

[@leiannb.wrytes8893]

@@robodynam1c-323She is speaking about it from a balanced perspective and not ONLY talking about CC. How long are y’all going to do this? Every time something good happens in the W-“thank CC”. How long? How many years? Either you actually believe that she increased visibility for the LEAGUE (which would mean that the other teams are actually growing in popularity now that people are aware of them) or admit that her cult is only supportive of her. It can’t be both. If she increased visibility, then this game is a result of the fact that these teams have won over fans from THEIR play from the start of the season. IF that’s true, give them the credit their due from producing a product people want to watch.

[@B3GINNER]

@leiannb.wrytes8893 so are you also going to just acknowledge that Caitlin has helped to grow the game "this year" to the highest it's ever been, or are you just gonna let Stephen A and Ice Cube set it straight? We could appreciate it more if salty mf like Swoopes, Coach Reeves, Coach Hammond , Chennedy Carter and Carrington would get out of their feelings and stop the hate. Shannon Sharpe said " the corn fed white girl from Iowa got them in they feelings" and they can't stand it. This is literally the first year the WNBA is in the positive for their profits margin. That's not a coincidence. It's also not a black white thing. Sabrina, Stewie, Plum are all good and never moved the needle like CC. A'JA is the best in the league, for now, but she's not selling out arenas like CC. But no one had a problem when Serena Williams was the only tennis player being talked about. Or Tiger Woods or Michael Jordan. It's all good if said player is NOT white.

[@TerryJackson-k3o]

@@B3GINNER this isn't about CC sorry so let us be and i do not have nothing against CC it's her racist fans I see straight through them and CC boyfriend that got caught liking racist tweets

[@buzzbait2526]

There is a very scary date for the W rapidly approaching. We will get a clearer picture of the W growth and hopefully staying power when college football starts. 😎

[@Joyce-zl4qd]

Oh please its only because the lights are on now. You just trying to get back. These two girls got people watching the WNBA now. You should be grateful and not SALTY.

[@jealous1senvy]

Quita forgot to mention that the ticket's were $20.00. Dollars hahaha

[@jimmyraidjames]

Caitlin Clark deserves ALL this hype going on in Womens basketball. #22 is why we ALL tuned in.

[@QuitaLovesSports]

Ok

[@jimmyraidjames]

@@QuitaLovesSports facts

[@BettyBanks-wt3yk]

​@@jimmyraidjamesBut if it isn't the reason myself and many others tune in then how can your statement be a fact? Make it make sense. Reese and Flau'j were the top two players who caused me to tune in. It's never makes sense for anyone to make a generalization where he/ she projects the way they may feel onto others. Let's be honest and admit, however, that the rivalry between Reese and Clark is what captured most new fans' attention and catapulted the growth of the WNBA.

[@jimmyraidjames]

@@BettyBanks-wt3yk Well i do see that you used the word ' make ' 4 times in a short paragraph. 😂😂 Thats overkill & shows your lack of education. The charm/kindness / good human / great player / humble Caitlin Clark is what captured everyones attention. Reese is a jealous thug & there is no rivalry as we are all tuned in to watch Caitlin unlike you & your 4 friends.

[@arlethalewis3318]

​@@jimmyraidjamesok

[@drdevil0915]

Amazing for the Connecticut Sun. But the interest that Caitlin brought to the game also made a difference in someways. So don’t you think the Caitlin Clark also helped why it was a sold out?

[@QuitaLovesSports]

Maybe but Caitlin wasn’t there. She’s awesome and brings a lot of attention but interest in the W has grown across the board and it’s helping all teams. and the W has been growing for years now

[@petep5207]

@@QuitaLovesSports Kepe undermining CC. Without her, YOU are not talking WNBA as much as you are. The audacity on you.

[@QuitaLovesSports]

@@petep5207 😂 you know my channel has been around before Caitlin came into the W, check my channel I posted the same amount of W content last year, so no you are wrong I WAS talking about the W this much before you just weren’t listening

[@petep5207]

@@QuitaLovesSports I knwo Quita...but i think u get my point. the trickle down effect is real. all im saying. i will give you mad props cuz you ARE much more objective than a lot of other creators.

[@rondafun1]

@@QuitaLovesSports. But we Caitlin fans have started watching and going to games everywhere. Without Caitlin I hadn’t ever watched or gone to any games ever. Now I’m super excited to watch all the games. I even bought other people’s jerseys. I’m just excited for all the women.

[@TheBailoutQueen]

Quita I heard a phrase by Marylin Monroe that says " Beauty will get you into doors that nothing else will...I honestly believe Dijonai needs to be highlighted more by her team being the most explosive and most attractive player on that team...I'm not saying looks add to or takes away from a players game, but it does help for promo. I live in Miami a tourist attraction city and everywhere in hotels and places where women are hostesses or bartenders or waitresses or any other premier representatives to the tourist customer base there's an attractive woman in that position...Basically if there's 2 qualitified women for positions like these, if both women are equally qualified, whoevers the most attractive will get the job cuz beauty sells....Dijonai needs to be the face of that team for both these crucial reasons. Just my opinion. Same with Rickea Same with Angel. Believe it or not, beauty has influence, on men AND women.. This will grow the game and any team if its followed as part of any teams promo formula..just my opinion. Thank you for your work Quita.❤

[@schiebel25]

All of a sudden Indiana Fever has become a dangerous team. I see CC22 haters saying that she got to a Star team, that just happens to have lost 27 out 40 games last year. All of a sudden, Kelsey knows what to do instead of roaming aimlessly like a headless chicken, AB knows how to pass and do the pick and roll seamlessly, Hull is a sharp shooter. This is CC turning the Fever into her personal Iowa and it works because her skills, leadership, vision and execution are exceptional. Generational talent. People are witnessing history. This is just the beginning. To think that they tried to avoid this with a horrible calendar, hatred, aggression, bad refereeing, bad coaching and now it is clicking. I tried to watch a little bit of your live description of the game yesterday, but I couldn't. It was unbereable. Literally you spent 5 minutes repeating the same thing over and over again. Sold out crowd no CC22 involved. Weird Swoopes decided to leave CC22 out of the Fever success. The W as you call it, leaves certain rookie out of the documentary series. It is a pathetic attempt to obscure the inevitable...A white, heterosexual, talented white girl took over the league. Get used to it. CC22 says you are welcome.

[@arlethalewis3318]

😂 you're clueless

[@dfattyadams123]

Please. Fever would not be winning without Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell. Period.

[@Aaron.Davis56]

Watching from Hartford CT. I go to the arena, but it's in the woods ... LOL. They should experiment with the XL downtown. I think they can draw 12 - 15,000 with matchups like NY, Indy, Phoenix, and LV

[@369PennState]

Why are you saying (statement you made in this video) it’s what CC is doing with the WNBA as if Angel Reese has nothing to do with the increase, spotlight and growth as well with the WNBA??????

[@QuitaLovesSports]

I believe I also talked about how Angel is a draw for the W in this video and I’ve talked about it in the past.

[@369PennState]

@@QuitaLovesSportsI can’t confirm or deny that I’m just basically saying its not just CC. ALL OF IT wouldn't have happened if not for that "hand waving, ring finger pointing moment" by Angel Reese. NOBODY was talking about CC before that moment. NOBODY!!!! It is INARGUABLE! They needed each other! Once that moment went VIRAL, that was my first time EVER hearing of CClark RIVALRY! You can't separate the moment.

[@scriblygum]

@@369PennState So why was that LSU Iowa final a record setting basketball game, before the controversy. Nobody was talking about CC beating the unbeatable SC by herself? 12 million turned up to watch before the incidents. Someone has just you tubed a video of the whole Angel/CC rivalry going way back. They might be even now, but Angel dominated early, and there is some genuine understandable jealousy happening there. But personally it's a no contest, between pattycake on the paint, and soaring shots, and raking passes. That's just me. Angel will be a force when she gets her shooting in order. She tops rebounds, and is worst on 5' shots %, by a mile.

[@owenhall765]

I am happy to see someone draw a crowd without Caitlin. However it has to have happened because of the Clark effect.

[@natureredux1957]

Nope.

[@rcud1]

Partly. Happened because the WNBA is getting a ton more hype this year than previous years.

[@mikeibit5891]

Yup CC is the foil. It ignites the fans of other teams to prove she is not the only player to follow.

[@petep5207]

@@rcud1 UH-HUH...more hype because of....you can say it....CAITLIN CLARK.

[@jaylucas8352]

Even a blind man can see that

[@robodynam1c-323]

You think they are getting 19k this year if CC didn’t blow up the league popularity by 400%

[@QuitaLovesSports]

Did you actually watch the video? If so you will hear me thanking Caitlin for growing the game

[@shamarjames1315]

Dude shut up this incel fandom is lame

[@kennyrussell228]

Hell yeah!! Love hearing this!

[@scottday3998]

Is something Caitlin been doing all year but haters don't want to recognize. Now they receiving some of that trickle down affect. You know the one that rises all boats. Makes it better for everyone. Will the hate change? No we just through are selves a parade for doing something other teams do on the daily.

[@petep5207]

TRICKLE DOWN EFFECT. Three words these ignits must learn and understand. They love to imply and evne claim this is all a coincidence...and definitely NOT the Caitlin Clark Effect. So much freetardation has been exposed this year.

[@gahennasonneillon8566]

Thry cannot accept, and creddit what CC brought to WNBA.

[@bros4life690]

they should move all their future games to TD Garden, hoping they bring the same numbers

[@SeenHeard]

Might require a name change to the New England Suns

[@QuitaLovesSports]

No they shouldn’t move, this was a special game that wouldn’t be able to get replicated for all of their games. But they can for sure build up their fanbase to get a couple of games there a year

[@lindayanney3705]

Exactly. A Sun-Liberty game in the Garden would probably be a draw as well.

[@jealous1senvy]

Sell the ticket's for $100+ dollars next time, and then we can talk hahaha😂😂😂😂

[@natureredux1957]

The Aces sold out their Season tickets before the WNBA season ever started but the Media refuse to mention that.

[@lindysmallwood2039]

Don’t worry about the media. They will eventually get it.

[@IowaRocker81]

They are also in the middle of a lawsuit so there is that…

[@Howie02000]

Good to see, ppl are hungry, for sport. Hopefully the media outlets, give all the teams, a fair shake, for exposure, next season. with the new deal.

[@hollygolden9673]

Did they sell the tickets for $10.00? One of our salesman was in the area and said he paid $10 for his ticket. And this game has nothing to do with this game.

[@tommy2chips]

WNBA has a huge image problem. A lot of these players are not marketable and likable

[@GrizzlyGroundswell]

This is promising! I just hope the traveling and double dribbles can get cleaned up. It is hard to watch when the basics get ignored. I think they have a lot of chances and seem to miss the chances with basics being overlooked. But, maybe they can change it around. It is great that CC does not have to do it alone. A move in the right direction!

[@mattress2331]

That's Pretty dayum cool!

[@Michael-of6zf]

The price of the tickets helped alot. I am sorry but if the WNBA wants to make money, $5 per ticket is not cutting it.

[@shellihezekiah5761]

I was at the game and no way did I pay $5 a ticket. Maybe in the nosebleed sections you paid that amount (which I highly doubt) but most certainly not in the good seats.

[@Hamilton47]

​@@shellihezekiah5761 Nobody paid 5 bucks lmao. Some people just want to be right and give credit to one player. Lol

[@jeffransom4839]

All that matters is that it was sold out. At least it made it affordable to some people who otherwise would be able to attend. Bottom line, its about money, but who cares. 19,000 people had a great time.

[@lindysmallwood2039]

Growth takes time be patient

[@petep5207]

@@shellihezekiah5761 - I call bullshit on you. Youwere not at the game. I know this because you refuted the 5 dollar ticket price--but did not say what YOU paid. You did not want to risk looking dumb if you quoted a price not in the range...and you were too lazy (keeping those stereotypes alive) to Google the ticket prices, so that your lie would hold some credibility.

[@darrelltrawick8404]

Sold out wow, so proud, lol 😂😂😂😂

[@dwaynelee1789]

Congrats keep it going!!!

[@infocloudonline3720]

People love a novelty act, was marketed as Lakers vs Celtic. Great to see the support for the ladies. I purchased League Pass to support the Fever and CC but I watch many other teams. Starters on most teams are decent but a lot of bench players are hard to watch. Hope they can continue to ride the rising tide! GO WNBA GO! From Vancouver Canada.

[@eldowns379]

CC and Reese brought so many newbies in but so many have grown to just love this sport and I’m so proud of so many people for showing up and putting their money where their mouth is!

[@KelliMari.tess74]

Let’s be real. The reason they sold out is the game debut in Boston. But can they be consistent selling out is the question. The other reason is the Caitlin Clark effect. She moved the needle. If there was no CC22 the league would still be ignored. Now the WNBA is on the rise.

[@amazing50000]

No.

[@mikelee990]

@@amazing50000 Yes

[@JuniorYTrinidad]

Not that surprised. This was essentially marketed as Lakers vs Celtics women's edition. Add the historic nature of a first ever women's game at the venue and the new spotlight on the general WNBA brought on by Caitlin and Angel, and you get the results we saw in attendance. If the WNBA are smart they would do more of these WNBA versions of historic NBA rivalries

[@petep5207]

Pls stop hitching Angel's wagon to Caitlin's. Enough.

[@Cami.loves.cheer.]

@@petep5207She is just as popular as Caitlin, I even knew her before Caitlin so let’s stop lying, even angels 2k25 post has more likes then Caitlin, they are both popular and brought viewers to this new day and age.

[@JuniorYTrinidad]

@@petep5207 That's what you took from the post bruh? Well that's interesting. Are both names in the same sentence offensive to you? Angel and Caitlin are the top two rookies and both are having historic first seasons. I'd say the split is 80/20 in terms of new fans draw. But you don't get to 100 without that 20.

[@supablack]

@@petep5207Angel wayyyy more popular wtf wrong with u?? Angel has more IG followers.. more famous people coming to games, tweeting.. stop it Caitlin is good on the court Fa sure but ain’t nobody trying to look like her or be like her.. they both lead in merch sales.. 1&2.. so stop hating..

[@petep5207]

@@Cami.loves.cheer. Please post data. I like data. Not opinion. Post the Sky's TV ratings when their games have been aired. Post their average and total attendance. Total merch sales. Post a mid-season revenue fact-sheet for the Sky, like the one the Fever released last week--showing the Caitlin Effect. That is data. I am not saying Angel has NO fans. That would be ridiculous. But I am fed up with everything being "Caitlin and Angel". They are a universe apart as far as popularity and impact. There's levels to this. Caitlin is on th Apex. Angel is several pegs below that. Just the truth. Saying "Caitlin and Angel" is grossly misleading because it implies it is 50-50...which is a total fallacy. This AIN'T "BIRD AND MAGIC".

[@politicallil7060]

The league should be prepared for these sell outs. There should have been a contingency plan in place to broadcast these sudden sellouts. I enjoyed the game on league pass but it would have been nice to jump on some national station and broadcast the game.

[@missFrill]

This has been a very fun year for wbb fans everywhere! 😆

[@jimstock7459]

The game was a special promotion large blocks of tickets were sold to sponsors and businesses for give away to clients, employees and such. A friend of mine who lives in Boston area received free tickets from her employer who purchased 250 tickets. My guess is most tickets were spoken for before contract for TD stadium was signed.

[@Kitishere12]

I mean that was cool but the game was tough to watch at least for 3 and a half quarters. Everyone was off missing layups but then late in the 4th it got pretty good.

[@tommy2chips]

I am a new fan to the WNBA . Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese got me interested in women basketball. I have spent my hard earn money to see Chicago Sky (Angel Reese) vs. Washington Mystics and Indiana Fever (Caitlin Clark ) vs Washington Mystics. Now I am going to see my third WNBA game in Los Angeles on August 28,2024 . The New York Liberty vs. L.A Sparks. I live in Maryland.

[@politicallil7060]

Carrington is becoming quite popular she is the emerging star....

[@Aaron.Davis56]

Shout out to LA Sparks former UCONN Huskies (3)! Good win Suns, see you Friday at the arena.

[@bAkra60]

This game reflected why I stopped looking at the WNBA after Cynthia Cooper retired in the early 2000's. The score was 69-61. Everytime Clark plays you are guaranteed to see several spectacular plays. That's what brings fans to the games.

[@amazing50000]

You do like defense, do you?

[@amazing50000]

You don't like defense, right?

[@pudgieayer9052]

If CC leaves the league it will all go away 😂😂😂

[@carmeloroblox439]

Oh that’s nice they should be thanking CC and angel

[@hmm3041]

I would say that you are wrong about one thing. AT is very well known nationally and internationally.AT has a lot of fans and haters so she’s popular from the SUNs and Carrington also has fans.

[@sara-u2b]

we always said a rising tide lifts all boats and now you are seeing the boats being lifted, it isn't rocket science lol started with CC and then she helped popularize the W too (to a whole new level)

[@kristinmarra7005]

Average attendance at .Seattle Storm games is 9,000. Would love to see that increase.

[@nicomillhouse]

essentially celtics vs lakers. wnba attendance been up since 2021 right? it feels like it hitting it's crescendo

[@MrSoulauctioneer]

I hope they keep building.

[@wille8282]

The only reason I watch is because of CC. Also to see how Fever will beat you . 😂😂🤪🤪 🤪 👍 😜 🙌

[@ragethesystem91]

That was a fun game actually, good second half.

[@dmadd12]

For context, ticket prices being lowered contributed to this outcome. I would love to see WNBA grow, but organically and authentic, not manufactured. Become the product that people want to see, and all the other stuff is unnecessary.

[@QuitaLovesSports]

How is this manufactured? W tickets are some of the mosey affordable tickets in the country so yes they were low enough that people who wanted to go could attend. What is considered organic and authentic growth to you?

[@dmadd12]

@@QuitaLovesSports Caitylyn Clark is the example of organic and authentic. So much so that WNBA players are under the impression that the W is marketing, exposing and highlighting Indiana fever games more than others and it is quite the opposite. We as fans have to research when the fever is playing. The coverage for Angel Reese is another example of manufactured. They hype her game but are critical of Caitlyn's. I wish it was not so, because it's doing Angel a disservice. She would grow into an amazing WNBA player by her own merits if they would just allow her game to grow organically and stop with the obvious push and force to break records.

[@colfitz1]

That’s fantastic- isn’t that what you want- couldn’t it be done without adding CC?

[@Brett33]

I can't wait until Indiana plays at Lucas Oil Stadium . 70,000 capacity .

[@daedot8433]

They should definitely move the games there during the playoffs, the atmosphere would be insane

[@QuitaLovesSports]

That would be awesome, we will see if they do that

[@MichaelBenjaminSquarePegDem]

Love your positivity. The Ben Daniel Podcast was unnecessarily negative and mean.

[@QuitaLovesSports]

I’ve always found that it’s actually financially beneficial for KZbinrs to be negative. It leads to wayyy more views which equals way more money. The masses don’t like when people are neutral or make positive videos about the W, they don’t click as much which discourages KZbinrs from doing that content. Personally for me, I make the content I want and that is truthful and let the others make all of the money.

[@caknelson2254]

You can THANK Catlin Clark!!!!! She needs her poster in every team arena!!! THANK YOU CATLIN WNBA really needed you .Thanks for the private planes too ..

[@BrandonSmith-rb1bf]

🙄

[@cl5906]

This was a smart game to play in TD Garden. Boston does not like Los Angeles because of the Lakers and Celtics rivalry

[@JonJon-wf5yj]

Was done already with New York Liberty vs Chicago Sky (17,758) at the Barclays Center (17,732 capacity for basketball games). Dallas Wings have sold out against the Chicago Sky (x2), Las Vegas Aces, Minnesota Lynx, Los Angeles Sparks 6,251 each game. Washington Mystics have sold out every single game at the Entertainment and Sports Arena this year outside the Fever and Sky games 4.200 capacity. Atlanta Dream sold out a game with the Las Vegas Aces 3,500 capacity. Plenty of teams did this already this isn't something new.

[@blackroyalty839]

"The growing popularity of women's basketball is excellent news. It is capturing the attention of the American public which represents a unique opportunity to drive the growth of the league. It is essential that the commissioner knows how to take advantage of this moment to consolidate the business and take advantage of the new talent that she is promoting and that put her in the spotlight. The league must become an attractive destination for the best players in the world, thus preventing American players from playing in other countries during the offseason. Additionally, it's time to look beyond American borders and take the league to a global stage. Internationalization will not only expand the fan base, but will also strengthen the brand and generate greater revenue."

[@tmathis07]

Women version of the Celtics vs Lakers rivalry

[@DibbyDon-iq9kj]

Just a small question ❓ What was the ticket price for this game Compared to the Fever ticket price 🤔 Its Great for the Sun to sellout 👋 but do it on a consistent basis before you start Bragging! Not trying to rain on anybody's parade Just Sayin 🤫😎

[@markparris6447]

THESE TEAMS MANAGEMENT DID NOT SELL THERE PRODUCT TO BE PUT ON TV THEY DROP THE BALL

[@agangleta5416]

The WNBA is the one that dropped the ball

[@desireburroughs6497]

Boston knows Carrington bc she’s at Celtic games a lot..New England support all their teams win or lose. They are definitely going to a game vs NY or LA. DC is the face of the Sun to New England people and that’s not known outside the area either. Her attitude fits. We love her shenanigans.

[@petep5207]

Of course you love her shenanigans....why am I not surprised...

[@NotAPacifist825]

Why all the empty seats if it's sold out?

[@ramonpunsalang3397]

How much was gross ticket sales?

[@anitaglaab5458]

Honest question. Did the league have any 19k+ games before this year? I'd say the league is growing BECAUSE of a few players, namely, this year's rookie class and the future rookies in college now.

[@QuitaLovesSports]

We did years ago not last year… yes the game because of Caitlin BUT it’s not just her games that are being effected which I think is great.

[@Eyaf65]

@anitaglaab5458 Exactly... The Caitlin Clark effect!

[@izzyabby123ok]

69-61. Air balls. Bricks. Cheap shots. How many come back for more? Guess we’ll see. 😎

[@j.hmarvelous2231]

Sounds great! What was the tickets sale (without free or discounts)? Did they hit a million from the cash register? What was the viewership (ad availability)? And can it be repeated 🤔🤔 At the end of the day economics have to make sense. And great if it can be repeated 👍🏽