Episode 14: The WNBA's Marketing Misses and Rising Stars

Around The Clock Sports

Key Topics Discussed: The Concept of "Elite"

We kicked off the episode with a heated debate about what it means to be "elite" in sports. Brandon argued that the term is overused, while Jet and I believe there are levels to eliteness. This led us into a discussion about the WNBA and the concept of elite talent within the league.

Caitlin Clark and the WNBA

We had an in-depth conversation about Caitlin Clark, her impact on women's basketball, and her exclusion from the Olympic team. We debated whether she should be considered elite and discussed the marketing opportunities the WNBA might be missing by not including her in the Olympics. We also touched on the dynamics within the league, including the roles of other prominent players like Angel Reese and the challenges they face.

Betting Scandals in Sports

Another major topic was the increasing number of athletes getting caught betting on sports. We discussed the implications, the stupidity of getting caught, and the hypocrisy of sports leagues promoting betting while penalizing players for participating in it.

Miscellaneous Sports News

• Larry Allen Tribute: We paid our respects to the late Larry Allen, one of the greatest offensive linemen in NFL history.

• Justin Jefferson's Contract: We briefly mentioned Justin Jefferson's well-deserved massive contract.

• Tyson vs. Paul Fight: We touched on the delayed fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul.

• Unpaid Fighters: We discussed the issue of Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney not being paid for their fights.

• Bronny James' Future: We speculated on whether Bronny James will make it to the NBA and discussed the potential nepotism problem in sports.