Im not saying based on skill level could they but are they even allowed? I mean they have WNBA, which is only for women, so is NBA only for men or no? What exactly does it mean national basketball association?
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Im not saying based on skill level could they but are they even allowed? I mean they have WNBA, which is only for women, so is NBA only for men or no? What exactly does it mean national basketball association?
BBA (Boner Basketball Association).
Would Jeff Gordon enter the Daytona 500 in a Prius?
Women don't have muscles, they can't compete.
[QUOTE=DonCorleone]BBA (Boner Basketball Association).[/QUOTE]
flawed logic. I would undoubtedly say the WNBA is NOT a "BBA."
i think it'd be an interesting situation. I bet legal action would ensue if the NBA didn't allow it, but I bet it'd rule in favor of the NBA because theres a WNBA
I love to see Sue Bird dunk on Lebron James That would be awesome to see.
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[QUOTE=DWade3]I love to see Sue Bird dunk on Lebron James That would be awesome to see.[/QUOTE]
Nike would remove that footage, instantly.
if they let women play in the nba
then they would have to let men play in the wnba
and i would be the first to challenge it in court. and later become mvp of that POS league
[QUOTE=griffmoney1784]if they let women play in the nba
then they would have to let men play in the wnba
and i would be the first to challenge it in court. and later become mvp of that POS league[/QUOTE]
Wrong. "WNBA" stands for "Women's Basketball Association." "NBA" does not stand for "Men's National Basketball Association." There is even a precedent set for this, Nancy Lieberman once played in the USBL.
Of course, the woman good enough to make an NBA roster currently doesn't exist, so none of this speculation maters. But someday we could see some amazing BalCO product break the gender barrier. Possibly. Just don't hold your breath.
i think they are allowed
but they are way to frail weak slow little for the men of NBA
it brings some other complications if u know what i mean lol
like in the changing room
nobody is stupid enough to recruit a woman
1979-1980 indiana pacers were close to be stupid enough as they recruited the first and last ever woman to the NBA........ ANN MEYERS
she had three day tryouts and was immediately cut ofcourse........
check it out, ann meyers indiana pacers tryout : [url]http://www.nba.com/video/channels/nba_tv/2009/09/17/nba_20090917_ann_meyers_pacers.nba/index.html[/url]
its freakin hilarious
look how they ragdolled her around........
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Lucy Harris say "Hello", I was drafted by the Jazz.
But she didn't play.
After they fix a "sammich" and finish ironing my pants... then maybe.
Brittany Greiner in the NBA would be awesome. Myra Moore would be another one that would be interesting.
Can white guys play in the Negro Leagues?
Guys tend to go easy on girls, especially hot girls. Might not be a great idea.
[QUOTE=Real Men Wear Green]Wrong. "WNBA" stands for "Women's Basketball Association." "NBA" does not stand for "Men's National Basketball Association."[/QUOTE]
The name is completely irrelevant. Either you can discriminate on the basis of gender, in pro sports, or you can't.
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[QUOTE=Inactive]The name is completely irrelevant. Either you can discriminate on the basis of gender, in pro sports, or you can't.[/QUOTE]
[URL="http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/ian_thomsen/12/04/countdown/index.html"]Wrong.[/URL]
I'll tell you what: Go try out for a WNBA team and see what happens.
[QUOTE=Real Men Wear Green][URL="http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/ian_thomsen/12/04/countdown/index.html"]Wrong.[/URL]
I'll tell you what: Go try out for a WNBA team and see what happens.[/QUOTE]Not wrong. If the WNBA can keep out males, the NBA can keep out females.
If the NBA chooses to allow both genders, that could work, but that is unlikely to happen. All the sports illustrated articles, and statements made to appease feminists, won't change the practical problems involved.
[QUOTE=Eat Like A Bosh]Guys tend to go easy on girls, especially hot girls. Might not be a great idea.[/QUOTE]
On the playground, sure. But if a 5'11 160 lb. girl is all that stands between an undrafted 6'6 250 PF and a half-mil for a year of ball she won't be standing for long.
[QUOTE=Inactive]Not wrong. If the WNBA can keep out males, the NBA can keep out females.
If the NBA chooses to allow both genders, that could work, but that is unlikely to happen. All the sports illustrated articles, and statements made to appease feminists, won't change the practical problems involved.[/QUOTE]
Did you read the link? Please find the rule in the NBA books that specifically forbids women from playing. It doesn't exist. If a team deemed a woman good enough to help, they could sign her. The reason there isn't one is that none so far has been thought good enough.
[QUOTE=SkyR#1fanCapCou]Brittany Greiner in the NBA would be awesome. Myra Moore would be another one that would be interesting.[/QUOTE]
I'd take Brittany over more than a couple of centers in the NBA right now :oldlol:
[QUOTE=Real Men Wear Green]Did you read the link? Please find the rule in the NBA books that specifically forbids women from playing. It doesn't exist. If a team deemed a woman good enough to help, they could sign her. The reason there isn't one is that none so far has been thought good enough.[/QUOTE]I'm not talking about rules within the organization. I'm talking about the legality of excluding women. There are women who could play as spot up 3 pt shooters coming off the bench, but they will never be signed. There would be too many problems with sexual harassment, the first woman that got flagrant fouled, would be a huge scandal, many of the players would protest it, it would alienate many of the young male fans/players, because the sport would appear less masculine, etc.
If they specifically stated that women were forever excluded, it would invite criticism from feminists, and they would gain nothing. Denying that the barring of female players is an unwritten rule, is disingenuous, though.
[QUOTE=SkyR#1fanCapCou][B]Brittany Greiner [/B]in the NBA would be awesome. Myra Moore would be another one that would be interesting.[/QUOTE]
No way that is a girl ...
[QUOTE=Inactive]I'm not talking about rules within the organization. I'm talking about the legality of excluding women. There are women who could play as spot up 3 pt shooters coming off the bench, but they will never be signed. There would be too many problems with sexual harassment, the first woman that got flagrant fouled, would be a huge scandal, many of the players would protest it, etc.[/QUOTE]
There are women who shoot as well as any man but there's more to being an NBA player than just hitting a jumper. Steve Kerr still has a great jumper but he couldn't play in the NBA right now. A woman would lack the strength to defend any NBA player. Name a single female player that wouldn't get absolutely destroyed. Size, speed, muscle, these things are extremely important. Women don't naturally get these things on par with men so they can't play with the men at the highest level. Just like how you won't see a woman race against Usain Bolt you won't see a woman playing against Derek Rose. It's just too great of a mismatch.
[QUOTE=Real Men Wear Green]There are women who shoot as well as any man but there's more to being an NBA player than just hitting a jumper. Steve Kerr still has a great jumper but he couldn't play in the NBA right now. A woman would lack the strength to defend any NBA player. Name a single female player that wouldn't get absolutely destroyed. Size, speed, muscle, these things are extremely important. Women don't naturally get these things on par with men so they can't play with the men at the highest level. Just like how you won't see a woman race against Usain Bolt you won't see a woman playing against Derek Rose. It's just too great of a mismatch.[/QUOTE]I would contend that the most athletic female players, could conceivably match up with the least athletic males. Athleticism isn't the only reason that females haven't been signed.
Technically, they are allowed. The league title doesn't specify gender, where as the WNBA does. Still, a woman would never make it in the NBA. They're not strong or fast enough.
By the looks of Amare's and Melo's defense, they might be part women.
[QUOTE=Inactive]I would contend that the most athletic female players, could conceivably match up with the least athletic males. Athleticism isn't the only reason that females haven't been signed.[/QUOTE]
The least athletic player in the NBA would be getting 30/20 and dunking on everyone in the WNBA. Brian Scalibrine would destroy their entire league. This is a fact. That's why they don't play in the NBA. You really think an NBA coach, whose job security is entirely tied into wins and losses, would rather lose his job than bring in a woman who he knew would make his team better?
This argument is silly.
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Better question
Are men allowed to play in the WNBA?
[QUOTE=DonCorleone]BBA (Boner Basketball Association).[/QUOTE]
:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: WTF
[QUOTE=Real Men Wear Green]The least athletic player in the NBA would be getting 30/20 and dunking on everyone in the WNBA. Brian Scalibrine would destroy their entire league. This is a fact. That's why they don't play in the NBA. You really think an NBA coach, whose job security is entirely tied into wins and losses, would rather lose his job than bring in a woman who he knew would make his team better?
This argument is silly.[/QUOTE]There are women that can run the 100 meter, in 10.5 seconds. There are women that can bench 400 pounds, squat 600 pounds. Not very many NBA can do those things. Are you seriously suggesting that there isn't 1 women, who has the athletic ability, to play a bench role in the NBA? That's nonsense.
[QUOTE=Inactive]There are women that can run the 100 meter, in 10.5 seconds. There are women that can bench 400 pounds, squat 600 pounds. Not very many NBA can do those things. Are you seriously suggesting that there isn't 1 women, who has the athletic ability, to play a bench role in the NBA? That's nonsense.[/QUOTE]
What female has benched 400? Ben Wallace only maxed out at 420.
[QUOTE=D.J.]What female has benched 400? Ben Wallace only maxed out at 420.[/QUOTE]Look up female powerlifting records.
It would be awesome to see a woman try to post up a NBA player
[QUOTE=Inactive]There are women that can run the 100 meter, in 10.5 seconds. There are women that can bench 400 pounds, squat 600 pounds. Not very many NBA can do those things. Are you seriously suggesting that there isn't 1 women, who has the athletic ability, to play a bench role in the NBA? That's nonsense.[/QUOTE]
if there is such a woman, she would have to start her way in the d-league first before we can think about her in the NBA. but no there isnt a single woman player ever that i can think of that can play in the NBA. even in the most limited role. even a preseason roster spot.
[QUOTE=Inactive]Look up female powerlifting records.[/QUOTE]
They have a bench suit though. And they are all on steroids.