WNBA Brawl: Shock vs Sparks July 2008

As a long time supporter of the league I was disgusted to see the women acting like the men. What separated the league from the NBA was that there was sportsmanship and the game was played the way it was intended, BELOW the rim.

It's nice to see that a shmuck like Bill Laimbere has managed to impart the old Detroit "Bad Boys" personality on the women of the Shock. He should be banned from the league.

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[SArmstr0ng]

While I enjoy and respect the women's game, it's not any more "fundamental" than the mens game. The WNBA turns the ball over just as much as the men do in the NBA, the number of assists are virtually identical, and regarding shooting, both leagues shoot free throws at a 74% rate. Men receive more sports coverage because they're faster, stronger, and more capable in the "major" sports in America. Statistically, the best women in the world are about on par with good high school (male) teams.

[stcloudbballgirls]

As a coach who has coached both men and women, my personal observations is that when I get women that have played the game before they are generally more fundamentally sound than most guys that have played before. Guys are more NBA/And 1 oriented. I asked the team (guys) that I am coaching now how many of them have seen Hoosiers. 2 of 10. A few knew of it but said it was boring. That is the general mentality I find. Not to say it can't be fixed, just that I seem to do it more often with guys.

[bsktballchick315]

theyre feet got tangled up...happens to everybody at least once if you play basketball enough...no need to act like this...leslie is right she is suppose to be a role model for the girls of america...she is not muhammed ali she is lisa leslie

[jetsnetsmets]

Lisa Leslie totally swung at Mahorn. She is playing the victim. She is as much to blame as everyone else.

[stcloudbballgirls]

If it goes beyond fundamentals it is because they have given up on that part of the game. Kobe is the biggest "ME" player in the league and a prime example of what is wrong with sports. Can he shoot? Of coure. Does he make his teammates better? Not really. Michael Jordan made guys like Luke Longley and Steve Kerr stars, proven by his absence and eventual return. I've been coaching too many years for you to give me lessons on the game.

[stcloudbballgirls]

Not sure what you are referring to. Shooting percentage is higher because they can dunk. The fact is the NBA & guys bball in general is tainted by the "me" factor where guys have to look good. Women grasp the concept of the team and sharing the spotlight. There are exceptions to every rule, but I have coached enough to know I would never coach guys again.

[btchr17]

mens bball goes beyond fundamentals. men in the NBA barely miss shots. kobe,, lebron etc.. ginobli.

[stcloudbballgirls]

I have seen and coached it for over almost 2 decades. Women block shots all the time if they are good.

As far as the rediculous argument about dunks, that is what ruined the sport. The game was invented and designed around the concept of TEAM skills and ball movement. Now these NBA morons have made it seem like you have all these mad skill sets to play. You need basic fundamentals, and a mindset that will allow you to help others shine. I have yet to see that in any guys program.

[btchr17]

have u seen Womens backetball?! tell me which more is exciting and fast paced NBA or WNBA. dunks, blocks, just a lot more "manlinesss"

ya i know..theres some money isssues now adays. but not in College.

NBA> WNBA

[stcloudbballgirls]

The reason it is not getting the same exposure is the majority of the country will not watch it. They hear womens basketball & picture an inferior product. Then there is ESPN who will usually cover the score of the All Star game and the playoffs, but bury the rest of the season. Then there is the sad tv deal that has them on channels that many people do not get. All of these are decisions made by men. Funny Don King was able to promote a washed up Mike Tyson, but no one can make this appealing?

[mrcontroversial]

It's not that it's not enough...it's just the fact that it's not out in the front like the NBA. It's not played almost year round, like the NBA, nor does it has the kind of endorsing (like video gaming and whatnot). I know there are plenty of women who like playing or watching basketball....but there are some things that doesn't make the WNBA attractive. Sure, you don't need to dunk to make the whole game exciting every time....but it does help.

[stcloudbballgirls]

Women's sports never get coverage in this country because of the mind set. No matter how many times the guys have to put asterisks in the record books for drug enhancement, or no show games and practices because they want a new contract because someone else negotiated a better deal on a different team, or shoot themselves in the leg or rape a pagent contestant, they draw the crowd. Women's basketball is one of the few remaining sports that is still pure, too bad that is not enough.