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How a Valkyries player views WNBA's conspicuous absence from NBA All-Star Weekend


Published on 2025-02-16 01:25:26 - MSN
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  • The Golden State Valkyries unveiled their Chase Center locker room on Friday, the same day NBA All-Star Weekend activities opened in their future home, flooding the stadium with NBA signage and stars.

The article discusses the absence of the WNBA from the NBA All-Star Weekend, highlighting the perspective of a Valkyries player, a fictional team from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It points out the missed opportunity for cross-promotion and visibility for women's basketball during one of the NBA's biggest events. The player expresses disappointment over the lack of integration, suggesting that featuring WNBA stars, games, or events could help grow the sport's popularity, engage fans, and provide a platform for female athletes. The article also touches on the broader implications of this absence, including the ongoing struggle for recognition and equality in women's sports, and how such an inclusion could foster greater interest and investment in the WNBA.

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