2025 WNBA Thread

[Jockey]

Can't we ban black women from the WNBA? They're all probably in gangs.

[Not all scoop users are created equal apparently]

Something something traditionals

[MuggsyB]

I don't think anyone is claiming she isn't.

Nancy Liebermann said she would have punched Carter in the face fwiw. 

[Jockey]

Nancy Liebermann said she would have punched Carter in the face fwiw.

Silly. That's how old people talk nowadays.

[Not all scoop users are created equal apparently]

https://www.sbnation.com/wnba/2024/6/5/24172579/chennedy-carter-harassed-road-chicago-sky-wnba-caitlin-clark-foul

Which one of you weirdos did this

[Jay Bee]

I am sure the men are glad they don't play in the WNBA. Way too brutal of a sport.

Don't assume gender

[MuggsyB]

Silly. That's how old people talk nowadays.

That's new to me.  I didn't know "old people" were so hostile.  My grandma isn't at all. 

[The Sultan]

That's new to me.  I didn't know "old people" were so hostile.  My grandma isn't at all. 

Hip check her once and see what her response is.

[MuggsyB]

Hip check her once and see what her response is.

My grandma is 95 and is in perfect physical and mental shape.  No slippage at all.   And that's not hyperbole.  She brings it every single day and is a beacon for a happy, healthy, and productive life.

[rocket surgeon]

Nancy Liebermann said she would have punched Carter in the face fwiw.

weekend could take her behind the barn and put a good whoopin on her, just ask cornpop and  beat her in pushups too

[The Sultan]

weekend could take her behind the barn and put a good whoopin on her, just ask cornpop and  beat her in pushups too

Zero reason for this.

[Pakuni]

Zero reason for this.

You were able to decipher what that means?

[MU82]

https://www.sbnation.com/wnba/2024/6/5/24172579/chennedy-carter-harassed-road-chicago-sky-wnba-caitlin-clark-foul

I guess this kind of thing means the WNBA has finally made it as a viable pro sport. Congrats?

[JWags85]

weekend could take her behind the barn and put a good whoopin on her, just ask cornpop and  beat her in pushups too

Come on man...

https://www.sbnation.com/wnba/2024/6/5/24172579/chennedy-carter-harassed-road-chicago-sky-wnba-caitlin-clark-foul

Which one of you weirdos did this

The video that came out of the incident today looks like the description was wildly blown out of proportion...like everything related to anything in the WNBA these days.

But again, in a strange way, this all sort of gives the league even more credibility in a weird way.  Its better to be talked about dramatically than to not be thought of at all.

[MU82]

Zero reason for this.

Come on man...

I hope you both reported him. And yes, if I dropped something like this in a legit thread, I'd hope you report me, too.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Come on man...

The video that came out of the incident today looks like the description was wildly blown out of proportion...like everything related to anything in the WNBA these days.

Maybe.  The video was released by the alleged harasser and the team is accusing him of editing it.  He has since taken it down. Maybe that's the whole video,  maybe it's a selection to try to paint a narrative.

[JWags85]

Maybe.  The video was released by the alleged harasser and the team is accusing him of editing it.  He has since taken it down. Maybe that's the whole video,  maybe it's a selection to try to paint a narrative.

Do I think he was an obnoxious tool and said some possibly offensive/hateful things?  Absolutely.

Do I think they were unable to exit the bus because of some imminent safety/blockade?  Not really.

[Pakuni]

Do I think he was an obnoxious tool and said some possibly offensive/hateful things?  Absolutely.

Do I think they were unable to exit the bus because of some imminent safety/blockade?  Not really.

Is the former acceptable?
Either way, it's terrible behavior that shouldn't be tolerated. No need, IMO, to create a hierarchy of idiocy in instances like this.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Do I think he was an obnoxious tool and said some possibly offensive/hateful things?  Absolutely.

Do I think they were unable to exit the bus because of some imminent safety/blockade?  Not really.

Regarding number 2, do you think it's possible that the team directed some of the players to remain on the bus until the situation was handled?

[JWags85]

Is the former acceptable?
Either way, it's terrible behavior that shouldn't be tolerated. No need, IMO, to create a hierarchy of idiocy in instances like this.

Not at all.  Its still abhorrent.  But I think its still a worthwhile distinction between imminent physical danger and loudmouth POS with a camera.  If nothing else than to prevent people from excusing away the former cause the reaction made it seem like more danger.

If someone calls me a profanity in my face at Target for not moving out of the way, its gross and unacceptable.  If I make it seem like a harrowing violent encounter, some people will be inclined to think im a dramatic exaggerator for some reason or another.  That doesn't suddenly excuse the behavior, but it can easily deflect from a very real concern/complaint.

Regarding number 2, do you think it's possible that the team directed some of the players to remain on the bus until the situation was handled?

Quite possibly.  But again, the "Couldn't even get off the bus!!"  "Thank GOD security was there" made it seem really intense as opposed to a loser being quickly dealt with like the Sky's GM spoke to.


But again, like I said, net net, this crazy ongoing dramatic media cycle is actually all very good for the W

[Jockey]

Do I think he was an obnoxious tool and said some possibly offensive/hateful things?  Absolutely.

Do I think they were unable to exit the bus because of some imminent safety/blockade?  Not really.

You sound pretty confident that an aggressive stranger is always unarmed.

[rocket surgeon]

I hope you both reported him. And yes, if I dropped something like this in a legit thread, I'd hope you report me, too.

ohhh puhleeeze 82.  some of the innuendo you continue to use makes this ONE look like child's play.  ya wanna start playing this game...to the thread shutdown champ who should have countless more by these standards

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Not at all.  Its still abhorrent.  But I think its still a worthwhile distinction between imminent physical danger and loudmouth POS with a camera.  If nothing else than to prevent people from excusing away the former cause the reaction made it seem like more danger.

If someone calls me a profanity in my face at Target for not moving out of the way, its gross and unacceptable.  If I make it seem like a harrowing violent encounter, some people will be inclined to think im a dramatic exaggerator for some reason or another.  That doesn't suddenly excuse the behavior, but it can easily deflect from a very real concern/complaint.

Quite possibly.  But again, the "Couldn't even get off the bus!!"  "Thank GOD security was there" made it seem really intense as opposed to a loser being quickly dealt with like the Sky's GM spoke to.


But again, like I said, net net, this crazy ongoing dramatic media cycle is actually all very good for the W

I'll be honest,  you read it a lot different than i did.  Nothing they said led me to believe they were in "imminent physical danger". Just that there was a nutjob with a camera mouthing off at Carter. Id be thanking god for security too

[Uncle Rico]

ohhh puhleeeze 82.  some of the innuendo you continue to use makes this ONE look like child's play.  ya wanna start playing this game...to the thread shutdown champ who should have countless more by these standards

😂

[MU82]

ohhh puhleeeze 82.  some of the innuendo you continue to use makes this ONE look like child's play.  ya wanna start playing this game...to the thread shutdown champ who should have countless more by these standards

Please point out my political comments in basketball threads. Thanks.

And because you have trouble reading, I'll repeat: If I dropped something like this in a legit thread, I'd hope you report me, too.