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_Apatosaurus_ t1_j5f478l wrote

Reply to comment by Active_Elk_1037 in Hamby claims [WNBA Champ] Aces 'unprofessional' after trade by Responsible-Lunch815

Read the comments here. You think this sub is where WNBA fans are going to discuss the sport???

Might as well go to the conservative sub and ask if anyone even likes AOC.

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Newyew22 t1_j5fv1b2 wrote

Oh, they love AOC. Totally unable to express those feelings in healthy or pro-social ways, but they’re obsessed with her.

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djfl t1_j5fgutd wrote

> Might as well go to the conservative sub and ask if anyone even likes AOC.

That is not at all an apt comparison. /r/sports leans pretty damn far left. It's possible to go lefter, but not by too much. This is by no means a "conservative sub". And "watching the WNBA" equating to liking AOC is curious as well. If you're solely making an unrelated analogy, then great, no problem. But if this is kinda how you equate things in your head, I def find that interesting.

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_Apatosaurus_ t1_j5ftx0h wrote

>That is not at all an apt comparison. /r/sports leans pretty damn far left.

Not when it comes to anything related to women. This sub, like many others, is a cesspool of sexism.

>And "watching the WNBA" equating to liking AOC is curious as well.

Yeah, you just entirely missed the point. Sports subs here hate women's sports. The conservative sub hates AOC. That's it.

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djfl t1_j5g7azi wrote

I'm a long time sports watcher. I don't hate women's sports. Women's sports is just on nowhere near the same level as men's sports. I don't watch most women's sports for the same reason I don't watch Junior hockey. If that's your thing, power to you. No hatred involved. Just: I like watching the best humans battle in sports. That is not hatred in any way shape or form, and I'm the majority.

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_Apatosaurus_ t1_j5gc4dr wrote

>and I'm the majority.

Not based on the mocking and vitriol for women get every time the WNBA is mentioned.

When I don't follow a sport, I skip those threads. When the WNBA comes up, it's usually full of men talking about how trash it is and how no one watches it.

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djfl t1_j5gj6bn wrote

> When the WNBA comes up, it's usually full of men talking about how trash it is and how no one watches it.

Is that hatred though? "trash" may be an overstatement and a value judgment based on preference, but the WNBA is definitely not the NBA. It's definitely not NCAA either. It's not unwatchable, but I devote a very little bit of my life to watching entertainment. If I'm watching sports, why would I watch lesser sportsters doing the sports? If you want to, then by all means do so. Most clearly do not want to. And that's OK, not hatred, not sexist, etc.

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_Apatosaurus_ t1_j5gn0ht wrote

I don't think you actually read my comment. Can you just....try again or something?

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Cartman55125 t1_j5f5m4s wrote

For real. I hate people who say they love basketball but shit on the WNBA.

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LordKutulu t1_j5fbmc2 wrote

There are many womens sport leagues that rock, make money and are fun to watch like tennis golf and soccer. The WNBA is a joke. It wouldn't exist if they had to generate their own revenue. More akin to a local little league being sponsored by their AA team than a league in its own. Most people can only name one player, B. Griner, because of her time in prison and not for her skills on the court. Thats a failure.

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JewOrleans t1_j5fcbeu wrote

Hey hey hey. I only knew her because she socked that girl in the mouth at Baylor.

And of course everyone knows Sue Bird is Larry Bird’s forgotten love child.

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No-Cartoons t1_j5fbf70 wrote

Did the WNBA start playing basketball?

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Cartman55125 t1_j5fc845 wrote

Ha ha. Such a funny joke. I’ve never seen comedy executed this well. So original. You should go on tour.

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No-Cartoons t1_j5fcwa2 wrote

Sadly, not a joke my friend.

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Cartman55125 t1_j5fd1r2 wrote

Stick to painting toys, my guy

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No-Cartoons t1_j5ff21h wrote

Also loved how your response to them not really playing basketball …instead was a comment on toys. My guy lol

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Cartman55125 t1_j5ffu4g wrote

Cause it’s clear your responses are rooted in misogyny and not valid criticisms of the sport

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No-Cartoons t1_j5fgbbt wrote

Negatory. I clearly stated such. But STILL doesn’t explain your high schoolish response.

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No-Cartoons t1_j5fdxy1 wrote

Sure thing Rick and Morty lol, stick to watching cartoons! LOL

Some of these girls can't play, and it has nothing to do with their sex.

As a pro, wide-open air balls should never really happen. Multiple shot clock turnovers in succession should never happen. Multiple turnovers in a row shouldn't really happen. I have League Pass and I barely watch any of the games, but the ones I do watch are pathetic. Those girls need to practice their skills, be aware of the shot clock, understand the value of a possession, etc.

Why are they complaining about $75,000? Their product is not good. Also, they make a good living! To play basketball! If they want to make NBA money, they need to show it on the court. WNBA shooters should be as efficient as NBA scorers, due to the smaller ball and closer 3-point line. I'm assuming they don't put in the practice that NBA players do. If somebody paid me $75,000 to play ball on TV, I'd practice my a** off so I could show off and kick some a**. That's what sports were to me when I played, so I don't think the girls should give less effort just because they feel underpaid.

It's hard to make $75,000 in your 20's, even if you're responsible and make good decisions. Go practice, play the game with intelligence, and more money will come.

It's their fault the league isn't more successful after 20+ years. Try harder.

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Cartman55125 t1_j5ff0rc wrote

Air balls happen in the NBA all the time. Just say you don’t watch basketball and move on.

Also their demand for more money is wanting a bigger % of the revenue. WNBA players get a much smaller percentage of revenue the league brings in compared to the portion NBA players get.

You’re coming off as a moron

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No-Cartoons t1_j5fgyed wrote

Air balls don’t happen all the time in the NBA and certainly way less then the WNBA. Anyone who says otherwise doesn’t watch basketball on any level.

The league is subsidized and ultimately comes from taxpayers dollars. They very simply don’t sell tickets, cause sadly it’s not an exciting sport to watch. No way around that really.

Your coming off as …well….you know….

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Cartman55125 t1_j5fjpf2 wrote

You’re insufferable and wrong. I’m not going to argue with someone who keeps making shit up.

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No-Cartoons t1_j5fkqlb wrote

Sorry buddy, I’m not wrong and you’ve not really argued anything so it’s all good.

But you don’t need me to validate anything, just turn on the TV and watch for yourself.

If you enjoy that particular three ring circus, then chow down on your particular yum.

I just happen to like basketball at full speed.

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