Toronto FINALLY gets a WNBA team
The Toronto basketball scene is about to change FOREVER as one of the best cities in the world will now become home to the WNBA’s 14th franchise. The complete announcement is expected later this month but there’s a LOT we already know.
“We continue to engage in productive conversations with interested ownership groups in a number of markets and the granting of any expansion teams requires a vote of the WNBA and NBA board of governors,” the league said.
Tanenbaum is a minority owner and chairman of sporting giant Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment which owns the Maple Leafs, Raptors, TFC, Argos and Marlies.
The 79-year-old originally pursued the expansion team through MLSE, but it was turned down by other members of the board.
Another thing we know (for sure) is that Teresa Resch (Raptors executive) will lead the franchise. So let’s take a 30 minute pause from mens playoffs and mens draft to learn a LITTLE BIT about the WNBA and why Toronto getting a WNBA franchise could be a big cash draw and a huge deal for diehard hoop fans.
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When bird and magic got drafted the nba was in a Similar situation. It takes time it’s not about “men” or “female” it takes special players to raise awareness and build up a league.
rob you did it a live as long as a video
Finally! It’s about time
I'm always glad to see the game of basketball expand even more grateful that expansion is coming to us, I wish them nothing but success in the future
I know Trudeau is generally very hated by Canadians but I still think it’s weird to hear you talk about politics
great vid. have you talked about raptors draft prospects yet
When will Toronto get an NBA team?
Such awesome news, I will buy tickets!
Another thing to look at is that the WNBA season lines for us in Toronto. Best time of the year with the weather, all the festivals going on and things to do in the city during that summer period. Would be an absolute draw towards players honestly and when the season is over they can go elsewhere if they’d like to. At least our WNBA team wouldn’t be plagued with the “Toronto’s too cold” stuff, it’s the best time of year honestly. Players would love it here! I’m with you rob, if we could get JuJu I’m getting those season tickets as well! Love the channel bro!