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The disparity in fan engagement between the All-Star voting for the NBA versus the WNBA further illustrates this disconnect. In the NBA, millions of ballots are cast annually by the audience. In contrast, WNBA maneuverings show that counting votes for their All-Star game can often be done by hand. The fact that Caitlyn Clark is securing far more votes than Reese raises questions about the latter’s actual standing in the eyes of genuine fans versus media narratives.