When do you think we'll have a female player in the NBA?

[Optms]

You mean like a transgender player? Please don't give them ideas...

No. Like an Amanda Nunes type for MMA. Where she's not running the league but clearly has a chance to keep up with the guys

Based on what? How can she clearly keep up with the guys? Where is the data and analytics that tell us so? I'll even take YouTube clips. Anything.

Women don't belong in male sports where it is physical. Keep everyone in their own lane.

[Parataxis]

There is WNBA for female players, not sure whats the point of having female players in the NBA? And will there be male players in the WNBA to improve the marketability of that league?

It's not the MNBA. It's not a strictly men's league - if a woman is good enough to play, she should be allowed to.

Now, given the disparity in training and opportunities as children/teens, it's unlikely that somebody will have the opportunity to develop to that level - but their gender shouldn't be what stops them.

[Lockdown504090]

I wouldnt want it to happen. I would just rather see them dominate the women's game. I would rather watch the greatest female player ever then watch a subpar player in the mens game.

I like women's basketball, its a different game, its more about skill than the mens game is because there isnt as large of a gap in the athleticism of the players on average. Scheme, execution, decision making, physicality and mental toughness are more important than.... "oh kawhi just gonna rip through wings until you get somone strong enough to check him. "

Good post, thanks. I think it would be good for everyone to see and I hope they push for it. Totally understand your point.

That being said, Delle donne ,Candace, brianna stewart could have played professional mens basketball if that was her goal from 11 years old and I have a reasonable case as to why. We have seen stiff big men who cant handle the ball and move their feet for generations, right? but all of a sudden in 2020 they can dribble pass shoot and switch out on guards better, but they lack the post skills on yesterdays bigs by and large.

Delle donne is 6'5, long arms, had good first step before her injury, footwork, lights out shooter.... but she developed as a big, kinda like dirk. Doug mcdermott played very similar to her when he was at creighton, but his role in the nba is very different because he doesnt have a size advantage and it took him a long time to adjust, but he did, he comes off screens, and shoots, or dribbles a little, a lot less shot creation.

Why cant Delle donne do this? There have been a handfull of guys in the NBA with her level of athleticism, if she played mens aau, developed a role from then, I dont see what would stop her from making it if she is already this insanely skilled. She could do what JJ redick did on the clippers, or what peyton pritchard does now on boston? why not?

[Openheimer]

I don’t see it.

[D.Brasco]

You mean like a transgender player? Please don't give them ideas...

It's a guarantee that will happen at some point, as in a born male player who now identifies as female (think Caitlyn Jenner but much younger).

I'm actually surprised we haven't had an out gay NBA player at this point already? Jason Collins only came out after he retired I believe. The more conservative NFL almost beat the NBA to the punch if that out college player who almost got drafted was actually any good.

Michael Sam right? Bill Burr had a really funny bit about the whole thing.

Yeah Michael Sam is the guy and I've gotta check out that Bill Burr bit.

[IceIceBelly]

You mean like a transgender player? Please don't give them ideas...

No. Like an Amanda Nunes type for MMA. Where she's not running the league but clearly has a chance to keep up with the guys

Based on what? How can she clearly keep up with the guys? Where is the data and analytics that tell us so? I'll even take YouTube clips. Anything.

Women don't belong in male sports where it is physical. Keep everyone in their own lane.

Where is your evidence that she can't? Talk about a double standard. Anyways, Amanda Nunes' skills are not my point. I'm just wondering when it can happen in the NBA

[TinmanZBoy]

Just imagine someday Luka claims she identify himself as a woman, there you got one
That would not be a problem until he wants to play in the WNBA...

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[wade44]

No

Also Amanda Nunes fighting a man would likely make her look the part of a woman. She’s a big fish in a small pond but that’s all it is

[KembaWalker]

honestly think Paige Bueckers when she's like 25-26 will be more skilled that some dudes I've seen come through the NBA. thats just skill wise though, I think shes got more in the bag than a Luke Ridnour or Chris Duhon. obviously the strength and athleticism just isnt there but damn if the girls aren't getting way better

[IceIceBelly]

I wouldnt want it to happen. I would just rather see them dominate the women's game. I would rather watch the greatest female player ever then watch a subpar player in the mens game.

I like women's basketball, its a different game, its more about skill than the mens game is because there isnt as large of a gap in the athleticism of the players on average. Scheme, execution, decision making, physicality and mental toughness are more important than.... "oh kawhi just gonna rip through wings until you get somone strong enough to check him. "

Good post, thanks. I think it would be good for everyone to see and I hope they push for it. Totally understand your point.

That being said, Delle donne ,Candace, brianna stewart could have played professional mens basketball if that was her goal from 11 years old and I have a reasonable case as to why. We have seen stiff big men who cant handle the ball and move their feet for generations, right? but all of a sudden in 2020 they can dribble pass shoot and switch out on guards better, but they lack the post skills on yesterdays bigs by and large.

Delle donne is 6'5, long arms, had good first step before her injury, footwork, lights out shooter.... but she developed as a big, kinda like dirk. Doug mcdermott played very similar to her when he was at creighton, but his role in the nba is very different because he doesnt have a size advantage and it took him a long time to adjust, but he did, he comes off screens, and shoots, or dribbles a little, a lot less shot creation.

Why cant Delle donne do this? There have been a handfull of guys in the NBA with her level of athleticism, if she played mens aau, developed a role from then, I dont see what would stop her from making it if she is already this insanely skilled. She could do what JJ redick did on the clippers, or what peyton pritchard does now on boston? why not?

Yup. That's why I'm guessing 2030-2040. It's when this new young generation of women will be ready to play. There could be some girl out there right now who's dedicating her entire life to it.

[Dirk]

We do not need these types of topics on the General Board.

The premise is ludicrous and it invites some comments that makes us look bad on a public forum.