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As discontent mounts, the NBA stands at a crossroads, teetering on the edge of becoming a niche league—a fate that calls to mind the struggles faced by the NHL in its own quest for relevance. The narrative surrounding the potential rise of the WNBA, especially with standout talents, presents a haunting scenario for the NBA. The prospect of the WNBA overtaking the NBA in viewership—a fundamentally embarrassing situation—could soon become a stark reality.
With ticket prices low and fans hesitant to invest in a league that they feel disrespects them, the NBA risks failing to rejuvenate its audience. The disintegration of fan loyalty may threaten its very existence if current trends persist.