WNBPA executive director slams the NBA over ‘deeply disappointing’ betting-related snub
The NBA has decided to take a stand against the increasing betting-related harassment of players. In recent years, every major sports league in the US has started to receive complaints from their athletes about betting-related harassment from fans.
The NBA has taken a stance against the growing issue of betting-related harassment of players, with other major sports leagues following suit. Instead of implementing a ban on betting sites, the NBA, NFL, NHL, MLB, and MLS opted to share their concerns with state gaming regulators through a memo. However, the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) was notably absent from this memo.
WNBPA executive director Terri Carmichael Jackson expressed her disappointment with the exclusion of the WNBA players in a statement, calling it "deeply disappointing." Jackson highlighted the public and troubling incidents of betting-related harassment faced by WNBA players over the past few seasons, questioning why their inclusion was deemed unnecessary in the joint position statement.
The NBA's ownership stake of 42% in the WNBA adds an extra layer of perplexity to their decision. The potential impact of Jackson's statement on the NBA's proposal remains to be seen.
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