Hall of Famer Sheryl Swoopes ?Hesitantly? Admits to Kobe Bryant-Like Visionaries Walking the Talk for WNBA?s Growth

The WNBA is one of the biggest leagues in the world of women?s basketball. While the earnings and viewership of the WNBA and the NBA might not be parallel, the league has shown a significant amount of development over the years. The WNBA continues to evolve and thrive, and it’s heartening to see NBA players embracing the cause with the same visionary spirit as Kobe Bryant.

In a recent interview, Hall of Famer Sheryl Swoopes talks about the impact of social media and NBA players’ support on the WNBA.

The Hall of Famer Sheryl Swoopes has a different perspective on the growing WNBA?

In a recent conversation between basketball legends Hall of Famer Sheryl Swoopes and Gilbert Arenas on ‘Gil’s Arena,’ they delved into the WNBA?s past, present, and the promising future that lies ahead.?

During their conversation, they discussed how social media and NBA stars like LeBron James attending and endorsing WNBA games on social media have made the WNBA more visible worldwide, just like Kobe Bryant.

Swoopes, who played during a time when social media didn’t exist, shared her perspective hesitantly. She said, ?I do think social media makes a big because now it?s like you can interact with the players,?

She further continued, ?I think social media is huge. But, when you have, like I?ll say this, it doesn?t make me feel good to say it. But, when an NBA player signs the line and they go out to watch a game and they?re like and they show all these NBA players at a WNBA game, people tune in.?

She added, ?My point being if LeBron James comes to a game and the WNBA post and they talk about LeBron James is at the game, people tune in, they?re like, ?LeBron James is there, let me see what this is all about.? So I do think that?s one of the biggest differences is we didn?t have social media like that.?

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In the conversation, they also talked about how players like Dwayne Wade and Tom Brady investing in the WNBA and star players showing up at the games has been a significant boost. Kobe Bryant, a beloved NBA star, also played a crucial role in supporting the WNBA during his lifetime. He showed up at WNBA events, talked about it, and made more people notice the league.?

The Kobe Bryant like Visionaries

The NBA players are stepping up to support their fellow women’s basketball stars in the WNBA. Players like Mikal Bridges, even during his offseason, didn’t miss the opportunity to catch some WNBA action, showing his genuine interest in the women’s league.?

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LeBron James, one of the most influential figures in the world of basketball, not only gifted the Las Vegas Aces star, A’ja Wilson a unique, one-of-a-kind LeBron 21 for the WNBA Finals, but he also had the front seats at the first game of the 2023 WNBA championship Finals. These gestures by the NBA players show that they genuinely love and support the WNBA.