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WNBA
The WNBA is Woman's National Basketball Association. Founded in 1996 it is the woman's counterpart to the NBA, National Basketball Association. Their motto is "Expect Great" and many of their fans expect, and receive great. Ask your questions about the WNBA, WNBA teams, and WNBA players here.
258 Questions
Who makes the most money in the WNBA?
WNBA maximum salaries are capped according to length of time in the WNBA. In 2013, the most that I player could earn was $107,000 if they had played in the WNBA for at least 6 years.
What WNBA girl scored 101 points in a half?
Lisa Leslie scored 101 points in a game against South Torrance High her Senior year. She would have broken Cheryl Millers record of 105, but the opposing team forfeited at halftime.
Compare and contrast WNBA to the NBA?
The men's game is faster and more powerful than the ladies game. But the game is still played the same. Both the men and the ladies set screens to get players open for jump shots and layups, both block out opponents in the paint to gain rebounds, both need teamwork to win, both need to play good defense, both need to make their free throws.
Other than size and speed, there really isn't that much difference between the NBA and the WNBA.
What are the names of WNBA teams?
Atlanta Dream
Tulsa Shock
Phoenix Mercury
Seattle Storm
Indiana Fever
Connecticut Sun
L.A Sparks
New York Liberty
Washington Mystics
Minnesota Lynx
Chicago Sky
Sacramento Monarchs
San Antonio Silver Stars
How many years of college do you need to get drafted into the WNBA?
it doesnt matter as long as ucan play but ifitdoes 2 yrs
The Women's National Basketball Association(WNBA) is the NBA for women basketball players
What channels are WNBA games on?
WNBA games are on NBATV, ESPN, ABC, and ESPN2. They are also on the local channels for the teams.
What is the salary range for the WNBA?
In 2008, a new six-year collective bargaining agreement was agreed upon between the players and the league. The salary cap for an entire team in 2009 is $803,000. By 2013 (the sixth year under this agreement), the cap for an entire team will be $900,000. In 2009, the minimum salary for a player with three-plus years of experience is $51,000 while the maximum salary for a six-plus year player is $99,500. The minimum salary for rookies is $35,190. WNBA players are also awarded bonuses for certain achievements. A player who earns a league award gets a $5,000 bonus. The league Most Valuable Player receives a $15,000 bonus. Additionally, playoff bonuses are given and each player on the WNBA champion team receives a $10,500 bonus.
How many times did the Detroit shock Win the WNBA championship?
As of the 2008 season, twice (2003, 2006).
Who was the first woman to dunk a ball in the WNBA?
The first woman to be credited with a slam dunk is West Virginia's Georgeann Wills on Dec. 21, 1984: vs. Charleston in an NCAA Division I Women's Basketball game.
The first WNBA player to dunk was Lisa Leslie, who did it against the Miami Sol on July 30, 2002.
How many lesbians are their in the WNBA?
Surprisingly, not many. Although they may look all muscle, most of them are married.
No! Retired players Sheryl Swoops openly admitted to being gay. I believe Teresa Weatherspoon is Gay and Chamique Holdsclaw just had a lovers quarrel with a current wnba player.
Out of current nba players who are gay they are: Simone Augustus, Jennifer Lacy.
The WNBA was formed in 1996 as the women's counterpart to the National Basketball Association, and league play began in 1997.
it was actually started in 1906.
What are the Minnesota WNBA team called?
However, there is a WNBA (Woman's National Basketball Association). The Minnesota team is called the Minnesota Lunx.
How many championships have the New York Liberty won?
The New York Liberty never won a WNBA championship.
