OT: Most influential U.S. athlete of the past 25 years?

[storrsroars]

What did Taurasi influence? She didn't increase ratings, gain sponsorships, break any barriers. She was just really good at basketball in a league no one watched.

Sadly, very true. Which is reason #1 she had to play in Russia to make money.

"Taurasi" is a great documentary though. Worth watching even if you generally avoid women's hoops. It's on Prime.

 

[bobbyinaz]

What did Taurasi influence? She didn't increase ratings, gain sponsorships, break any barriers. She was just really good at basketball in a league no one watched.

She influenced this whole generation of woman’s players and was responsible for changing the way the woman’s game is played.
There is no Caitlin, Paige or Sabrina without her.

 

[Flipside]

What did Taurasi influence? She didn't increase ratings, gain sponsorships, break any barriers. She was just really good at basketball in a league no one watched.

love Taurasi, and at the same time agree ... but it's not on her, imho

The WNBA has a branding problem - too focused on guilting people in to watching, rather than refining their product offering

1st suggestion to the WNBA - get rid of that friggin' ridiculous striped basketball (which reminds me of the ABA & Globetrotters clown shows), and serves to take one's eyes off the play on the court - and is the reason why they get 0 minutes of TV time in this household ... we ain't that stupid, lol

 

[WhereistheDove?]

love Taurasi, and at the same time agree ... but it's not on her, imho

The WNBA has a branding problem - too focused on guilting people in to watching, rather than refining their product offering

1st suggestion to the WNBA - get rid of that friggin' ridiculous striped basketball (which reminds me of the ABA & Globetrotters clown shows), and serves to take one's eyes off the play on the court - and is the reason why they get 0 minutes of TV time in this household ... we ain't that stupid, lol

Serious old man yells at clouds energy in this post.