Reaction to the new WNBA collective bargaining agreement
By Kim Doss
Articles have been written about the terms of the agreement between the league and the players. What are others saying about it?
An agreement that promises to provide both more stability for the players and for the league is being widely hailed by observers of the WNBA. From current stars in both the WNBA and NBA to the commissioner to former players, all are expressing their excitement for what this could mean going forward.
Not surprisingly, a deal that earned the full buy-in of both league and players alike drew more than the typical level of praise from all who sounded off on in in the wake of Tuesday’s announcement. Let’s take a closer look:
From the WNBA Commissioner
We have momentum, we have the moment - with many more to come - and we have a movement, driven by the recognition and celebration of the power of women. #MAKEWAY @WNBA https://t.co/1VdaDGNNCd
— Cathy Engelbert (@CathyEngelbert) January 14, 2020
From the president of the WNBPA
No better way to say good morning to America than with a resounding “Bet On Women”!
— Nneka Ogwumike (@nnekaogwumike) January 14, 2020
Such a pleasure to make history today on the show. 💙 https://t.co/Av6NOOEgJ8
From the LA Sparks’ Chiney Ogwumike
Ladies & gentlemen... they BET ON WOMEN! ✊🏿💯
— Chiney Ogwumike (@chiney) January 14, 2020
Soooo proud of our new WNBA CBA!
A THREAD! ⤵️
From former WNBA MVP and Olympic gold medalist Lisa Leslie
I am so happy for ever single player in the @WNBA and ever young girl on her way! This is such a blessing! I’m just happy to witness it! Congrats to all who helped fight the good fight! #Groundbreaking https://t.co/7LGNGHoYg4
— Lisa Leslie (@LisaLeslie) January 14, 2020
From the Brooklyn Nets’ Kevin Durant
— Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) January 14, 2020
From the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Chris Paul
Perseverance always pays off! Congratulations to the ladies on both sides, keep pushing the game forward! 🙌🏾 https://t.co/jWr13DLpW7
— Chris Paul (@CP3) January 14, 2020
From retired NBA champion Dwyane Wade
A step in the right direction for the @WNBA ✊🏾
— DWade (@DwyaneWade) January 14, 2020
From basketball analyst Rosalyn Gold-Onwude
The new @WNBA CBA will benefit the quality and intensity of play in league play. As well as benefit and improve the lifestyle of players and their influence on culture
— Ros Gold-Onwude (@ROSGO21) January 14, 2020
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
These women deserved more 💰 and bravely fought for it. It will fire up the next gen of female hoopers
From SB Nation’s Whitney Medworth
things i'm shocked that wnba players didnt have before:
— whitney medworth (@its_whitney) January 14, 2020
- proper leg room on flights.
- their own hotel rooms on trips
- paid maternity leave
that's bonkers and so basic. but proud of the women who made these things happen in the new CBA.
From former goalkeeper for the USWNT and World Cup winner Hope Solo
Well done @WNBA #WNBACBA 👏🏼
— Hope Solo (@hopesolo) January 14, 2020
The power of collectively bargaining is immense! https://t.co/95o4fhzhHq
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