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Originally Posted by ggazoo69  I know this is a male-dominated board so I'll probably catch hell for this, but we devalue women if we only look at them as aesthetically pleasing beings. |
You won't catch hell for it because we've got a lot of diverse opinions my friend.
And you're right. Selling sexiness does take away from the game and there are other, targeted business models that cater to selling the sex first.
I think the WNBA can learn from the LPGA. It's taken some time, and it will never be the PGA in attendance or money, but it has become a recognized and stable business. Gimmickry just takes away from that.
Another thing to consider is that while the domestic sports market may be saturated, women's basketball has a lot of room to grow internationally. There are a lot of young women in other countries who need role models and a stage to aspire to with their athletic careers.