NBA Commissioner David Stern says Women could be playing in the NBA within a decade!? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 12-08-2009, 02:57 PM

Dec. 8 (UPI) -- Women could be playing in the NBA within a decade, league commissioner David Stern says.

When asked by Sports Illustrated magazine if there could be female players in the league someday, he answered, "Sure. I think that's well within the range of probability."

The magazine then asked Stern if he thought it would happen sometime within the next decade. He answered: "I think we might. I don't want to get into all kinds of arguments with players and coaches about the likelihood. But I really think it's a good possibility."

"The public would be excited about it," Kiki Vandeweghe, New Jersey Nets general manager and interim coach, told SI. "Whether you're in China or Europe or Africa, basketball is a common language and it breaks barriers. It's a language that's spoken all over the world, and this is another barrier that it would bring down. It's exciting, and it's a logical next step."

But there are doubters, the magazine said.

"Think about the overall speed, athleticism and strength (in the NBA)," an unnamed league GM said. "They can't take the pounding, the wear and tear, the quickness, the strength. It's not possible for them right now."

http://www.upi.com/Sports_News/2009/...1941260276803/

TMC · 12-09-2009, 03:05 AM

I think that David Stern is looking for an insurance policy just in case the WNBA (lets face it, it's still around after 10 odd years because of the backing of the NBA) finally goes belly up.

TVFactFan · 12-09-2009, 11:31 PM

that will be when i stop watching the nba.

12-08-2009, 02:57 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	NBA Commissioner David Stern says Women could be playing in the NBA within a decade!? Dec. 8 (UPI) -- Women could be playing in the NBA within a decade, league commissioner David Stern says. When asked by Sports Illustrated magazine if there could be female players in the league someday, he answered, "Sure. I think that's well within the range of probability." The magazine then asked Stern if he thought it would happen sometime within the next decade. He answered: "I think we might. I don't want to get into all kinds of arguments with players and coaches about the likelihood. But I really think it's a good possibility." "The public would be excited about it," Kiki Vandeweghe, New Jersey Nets general manager and interim coach, told SI. "Whether you're in China or Europe or Africa, basketball is a common language and it breaks barriers. It's a language that's spoken all over the world, and this is another barrier that it would bring down. It's exciting, and it's a logical next step." But there are doubters, the magazine said. "Think about the overall speed, athleticism and strength (in the NBA)," an unnamed league GM said. "They can't take the pounding, the wear and tear, the quickness, the strength. It's not possible for them right now." http://www.upi.com/Sports_News/2009/...1941260276803/
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12-09-2009, 03:05 AM	#2
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 127,252	I think that David Stern is looking for an insurance policy just in case the WNBA (lets face it, it's still around after 10 odd years because of the backing of the NBA) finally goes belly up.

12-09-2009, 11:31 PM	#3
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,131	that will be when i stop watching the nba.