Part 4/6:
The Realities of Market Demand
The reality of the WNBA's market performance cannot be overlooked. Despite the talent showcased in women’s basketball, the league has yet to attract a stable and significant audience. This raises an essential question: How can the WNBA justify increasing salaries and demands if it fails to draw in comparable viewership or ticket sales like the NBA?
Draymond Green's candid response to Leslie highlights a growing frustration from NBA players, who feel they are unfairly burdened with supporting another league that has not proven its worth. His remarks reflect an underlying current of dissatisfaction that may spark a larger conversation about the future of the WNBA as a subsidiary of the NBA.