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 🤔
— LeBron James (@KingJames) April 13, 2022
“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.
