Stephen A. Smith knocks WNBA coach for backing trans athletes: ‘Irresponsible’
Smith said Reeve’s bench-side protest could hurt the league’s image and sponsors as the WNBA faces a widening debate over transgender participation.
- On Tuesday, ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith criticized Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve for wearing a "Trans Kids Belong" T-shirt during a game against the Indiana Fever, arguing the move distracts from basketball.
- The controversy intensified after Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham stated last month she wanted to "protect young girls in a locker room" from competing against biological men, sparking significant public debate.
- On the Smith Show, Smith questioned the timing of Reeve's decision, saying, "It's just an accidental coincidence that that's the game you chose to wear that? IT'S PUTTING YOURSELF BEFORE THE BETTERMENT OF THE WHOLE!"
- Smith emphasized that public demonstrations risk shifting focus away from basketball, potentially harming the WNBA's image during unprecedented growth involving stars like Caitlin Clark.
- The WNBA continues navigating differing views on transgender participation as the season progresses, mirroring similar debates across organizations including the WTA and various athletic governing bodies.
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