LeBron James Shares Hot Take On WNBA Draft Eligibility: “Why The Hell Do Those Young Ladies Have To Stay In School For 4 Years Before Being Able To Go Pro?”

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With his season over, LeBron James will have a little extra time in his hands for the next few months. On Tuesday, he decided to use it to watch the WNBA Draft.

Ass he watched the whole thing play out, the King couldn’t help but protest against the eligibility rule that requires all players to be at least 22-years-old.

Here is what he said:

“I’m sitting here after watching the WNBA draft the other day and wondering WHY THE HELL do those young ladies have to stay in school for 4 years before being able to go pro??!!! I’m CONFUSED,” said James.

Of course, Jame himself never went to college. he went straight from High School to the NBA, which is a practice now banned by the league. At a minimum, any player who wants to join a roster must be at least one year removed from High School and at least 19 years of age.

It has been the norm for some time now but is getting some push back from the community today.

The WNBA, meanwhile, requires players to be at least 22 before they can join. The reason for the rule is not quite clear, but LeBron is obviously opposed to it. 

No matter if they listen to James or not, the WNBA is still very much in its “early” stages of development. As the league grows in popularity, rules and regulations are expected to change in order to keep up with the times and ensure the best product for viewers.

They still have a lot of room to grow, but there are some encouraging signs. Kobe Bryant, before he died, swore that some WNBA players could play in the NBA.

Whatever the case, eligibility rules have always been a controversial subject for sports leagues and the WNBA is no different. It will be interesting to see if anything on that front changes moving forward.

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Nico Martinez is a veteran staff writer for Fadeaway World from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Fadeaway World in 2016 and is currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina. Nico holds a degree in Sports Management from Columbia International University where he built a strong foundation in the inner workings of sports media and management. Nico's contributions have significantly enhanced the credibility and depth of Fadeaway World's content, earning him recognition across the sports journalism community. His work has been discussed in prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated. A dedicated follower of LeBron James, Nico often leads coverage on news related to the basketball star. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Nico consistently provides comprehensive and timely basketball news, engaging a wide audience of basketball enthusiasts.Nico's most desired player to interview, past or present, is Kevin Durant. He is particularly keen on asking Durant if he has any regrets about his career, especially concerning his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why he engages so much with fans on social media. 
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