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Message: [QUOTE="amb3096, post: 4308868, member: 11629"] Can I ask why you think that investing in a WNBA team should be viewed any differently than any other investment? What about the WNBA that would elevate it to "right to do" status? In many ways, the NBA and then the independent owners have done just what you suggest and provided a forum for women's professional basketball in the US, but are in turn criticized for not making the players wealthy. If the NBA withdrew support (including their role in TV, venue negotiations and any sponsorships), it's doubtful the WNBA be able to even play one more season. Maybe that's what needs to happen so that should another investment vehicle come in to form another league in the future, then the players will be more appreciative for the opportunity. I can't speak for your experience, but if that last sentence is generally true...then that's quite unfortunate. Female athletes should then be calling out women for not being more supportive. [/QUOTE]