Yesterday, Brittney Griner, WNBA’s famous basketball star, caught the attention when making a bold statement in an interview. She affirmed that the WNBA professional basketball tournament will overcome NFL, the largest rugby tournament in the United States, in terms of popularity within the next 5 years. According to Griner, a large part of this development comes from Angel Reese’s talent and attraction, the rising young star of the tournament.

Angel Reese, with a strong energetic play style and personality, quickly became one of the most mentioned names in the female basketball industry. She not only scored by skill on the field but also attracted a large number of fans through the presence of social networks and memorable moments in matches. Griner believes that players like Reese are changing the public’s view of WNBA, turning it into a larger entertainment brand, not just a sports tournament.

However, Griner’s opinion was controversial. NFL is currently one of the highest revenue and audience tournaments in the world, with millions of followers each season. Meanwhile, WNBA, although it has made great steps in recent years, there is still a big gap in scale and influence. Some people think that Griner’s prediction is too optimistic, while others support the view that the younger generation of players like Reese can really make a difference.

Whatever the results, Griner’s statement has sparked a lively discussion about the future of WNBA and the role of stars like Angel Rese in shaping it. Will this tournament be able to overcome giants like NFL or not, only time can answer. But obviously, Griner’s confidence and the glory of Reese are making many people start to keep the female basketball more than ever.