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Genero36

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Posted: 09/28/16 1:05 pm ::: To grow the WNBA, get more former players involved

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A director of player development could help rookies with the transition from college to professional play, as their undergraduate habits are more ingrained than those of men, who do not typically stay at a college all four years before turning pro. WNBA athletes could also use training in what to expect if they choose to play overseas in the winter.

As coaches, WNBA retirees are the most believable because they’ve been there, and have walked their talk. How great would it be, for example, if Tina Thompson was an assistant or head coach for a league franchise instead of assistant at the University of Texas? High-quality coaches lead to coach retention, which results in team consistency and stability – something every team in the league could use.

WNBA players don’t receive as many perks and get far less attention than NBA athletes, so they need more support. The league and its teams and athletes need more marketing. Retired players could help with that, as they have been in communities and know what it takes to reach fans.

Athletes come to the league with their college degrees, and will likely have to use them after they retire, as they don’t receive the multi-million salaries that NBA players get. Former WNBA athletes could assist active players with that transition.

The Liberty is doing the right thing by getting two great retired players involved, and perhaps not coincidentally, they have been tops in league standings for the last two years. More teams need to take this kind of step.

Hire retired WNBA players back into the league to nurture it along. It’s time to elevate the WNBA for the next 20 years.

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Posted: 09/28/16 1:40 pm :::	Reply

The NBA comparisons don't work because that league has a much deeper supply of alumni to draw from. Most of the former players mentioned have been retired since before the WNBA existed or shortly afterwards. WNBA players mostly haven't had time to work up through the ranks like that. _________________ I'm a lonely frog I ain't got a home

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