By writing to the WNBA to oppose the messages worn by the players on their shirts – “Black Live Matter” and “Say Her Name” – and to suggest instead putting the American flag on it, Republican Senator Kelly Loeffler s ‘is quickly found at the center of a controversy.
Several players from yesterday and today have expressed their anger at the attitude of the one who is also the co-owner of the Atlanta Dream. Several voices, including that of the players’ union, even want Kelly Loeffler to leave the WNBA world.
A possibility which seems to exist but which will not come from the WNBA, announced the owner of the league.
“We are not going to force her to sell her shares”, Cathy Engelbert told CNN, in comments reported by ESPN. “She has not run the franchise since October 2019 and her takeover of the post of senator. She is no longer involved in everyday decisions. Several parties are interested in buying the team, I know it’s underway, so we are aware of it. “
Nevertheless, Cathy Engelbert, who obviously follows closely the statements of each of the franchise owners, was struck by the position of the senator.
“In the short time that I have known her, she has always supported women’s fights”, continues the one who is patron of the WNBA since May 2019. “She was very interested in the players and what they want to represent. So I was surprised to receive this letter. As a commissioner, I am determined to make sure that the players have a platform this season to defend greater social justice. “
As the Republican senator from Missouri, insulted by Adrian Wojnarowski, did with the NBA, Kelly Loeffler puts forward his opposition to the WNBA to position himself politically, especially since she is currently in the middle of the electoral campaign, the election for the post of senator of Georgia taking place in November.
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