Parasocial Ball: The Price Of Proximity In The WNBA

Parasocial Ball: The Price Of Proximity In The WNBA

Source: Back when I was a kid, I was a huge Lakers fan. It was the first sports team I was obsessed with. I’d watch every game and consume every interview about them.  I took a special interest in Magic Johnson. I emulated his moves when I played basketball. I had a secret dream of meeting him one day. I watched so many of his games, and I knew so much about his back story, it felt like we’d have so much to talk about. I felt like I already knew…