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The prevailing sentiment in these critiques is the need for the league to shift its focus toward delivering an improved product. By expanding too quickly and prioritizing quantities of teams over the qualitative aspects of game performance, the WNBA risks exacerbating its ongoing struggles with audience engagement and viewership.
The general audience is not inclined to support a league solely because it represents a marginalized group. Potential fans desire an engaging spectacle—exciting games featuring competitive athletes. The current product, however, is painted as lackluster and unappealing, failing to provide the excitement that sports enthusiasts crave.