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Overall, the WNBA is at a critical juncture. The league experienced record success last season, yet profitability remains elusive. The league’s insistence on expanding despite a lack of quality players raises concerns about diluting the talent pool even further.
With divisive rhetoric from players and concerns over the on-court product, the WNBA risks alienating the very fanbase it seeks to cultivate. As Caitlyn Clark's fame grows, the associated scrutiny and expectations of the league rise as well, leading to questions about the sustainability of this attention.