WNBA Players Message To Atlanta Dream Co-Owner Loeffler, Vote Warnock!

When WNBA Atlanta Dream co-owner Kelly Loeffler wrote a letter to WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert, not happy about the league’s decision to honor the Black Lives Matter movement. That’s when WNBA Players called for change, wanting Loeffler out as co-owner of the Dream. Loeffler is still a co-owner, but another title could change. This week WNBA Players arriving to their games, wearing shirts that said “Vote Warnock” in support of Rev. Raphael Warnock, who is challenging Atlanta Dream co-owner Kelly Loeffler for her Georgia senate seat.

Elizabeth Williams of the Dream told ESPN that Seattle Storm guard Sue Bird was the one who came up with the idea. Players from teams across the league have been wearing the shirts, and they are expected to do so for at least the rest of the week. Loeffler responded with a statement, saying in part, “It’s clear the league is more concerned with playing politics than basketball, and I stand by what I wrote in June.” To Read More Click Here

Source: CBS Sports
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