'A league that is growing'- Dwayne Wade makes a strong prediction about WNBA's future
The 2025 WNBA season started on a great note. With the All-Star Game going down in history, Caitlin Clark's groin injury just before the game, and Kelsey Plum's explosive take on the Fever' star, the WNBA made headlines during the past few days.
Athletes even came together protesting against WNBA after being neglected of their basic rights. Amidst all this, popular NBA star Dwayne Wade made an eye-opening prediction about the future of WNBA.
Former NBA star Dwayne Wade opens up on the future of the WNBA
During a recent episode of the widely watched show Time Out, NBA icon Dwayne Wade spoke about multiple aspects of sport. The Miami Heat alum even reacted to the ongoing crisis in WNBA. With popular athletes including Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and Aja Wilson coming together in T-shirts that mentioned 'Pay Us What You Owe Us,' it is quite understandable that the actual scenario with WNBA players is not good.
Wade opened up on the silent protest highlighted by WNBA stars during the 2025 All-Star game. According to him, WNBA is gradually moving towards a monumental change. While talking about the significance of upcoming changes in WNBA, Wade pointed out,
"The one thing is, what a lot of, even us NBA players, what we don't understand when it comes to the guys before us is we always take it as hate a lot. 'Oh, the older guys that hatin' on us,' and it feels like that when you are a younger guy and the older are talking about the game or about how much money you make.'
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The former Heat star further mentioned-
"When you look at the WNBA now, they are putting on for, yes, they talkin' about themselves but ultimately knowing that some people in this league today will not get the chance to experience what the league would eventually be. We are in a space right now where we can see a league that is growing in our eyes. We didn't see that in the NBA because by the time we watched it, it seemed like it's already grown."
With the WNBA athletes using one of the biggest nights to push an important message forward, the 2025 WNBA All-Star game went on to become one of the most watched face-offs in the history of the fraternity.
Is the WNBA actually booming now?
With a set of young, talented, and dynamic athletes representing WNBA currently, the woman-dominated fraternity is bound to write history. From launching their signature sports shoes with popular names to their apparel brand, the unapologetic and unbothered WNBA stars already know that the sky is the limit.
During the recent protest against WNBA, the athletes made it loud and clear about their basic demand from the fraternity.
The need for an equitable pay structure has raised concerns amongst the WNBA athletes currently. However, the challenge can even lead to the much-needed revamp and reinvention of the WNBA, which has been due for a long time.
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With generational stars including Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and A'ja Wilson, undoubtedly the WNBA is on its gradual movement towards a massive development for all good reasons.
FAQ's
1. Who is Dwayne Wade?
Dwayne Wade is a former NBA star who is best known for his stint with the Miami Heat. He went on to secure three NBA championships while representing the Heat. Apart from this, Wade is also an investor and philanthropist and is married to Hollywood star Gabrielle Union.
2. Why were the WNBA stars protesting during 2025 WNBA All-Stars game?
Reputed athletes including Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, brought out a very important message in front of the world during the recent 2025 WNBA All-Star games. To address the salary disparity and bring the process of bargaining behind the closed doors, WNBA stars wore T-shirts with the slogan 'Pay Us What You Owe Us.'
3. Who won the 2025 WNBA All-Star games?
Team Collier won against tham Clark with an overall score of 151-131, setting an All-Star Game points record.
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