WNBA fans are once again split down the middle, this time over Unrivaled and the idea of 3×3 basketball as serious viewing.
The latest back-and-forth started when @LoLoByke fired off a blunt take aimed at WNBA fans who dislike the format. “Simple solution, STOP WATCHING,” the post read.
The user added, “I thoroughly enjoy the game of basketball—the games within the game, every aspect of it. It was nice seeing Unrivaled hoops last night.”
“I can never get into 3×3 basketball”
“3×3 basketball not exciting to watch”Simple solution, STOP WATCHING.
I thoroughly enjoy the game of basketball—the games within the game, every aspect of it. It was nice seeing Unrivaled hoops last night
— Lo (@LoLoByke) January 6, 2026
That tone didn’t sit well with everyone.
@BarryOnHeresSon pushed back with a comparison that quickly spread among WNBA fans, calling it “Like considering flag football real football.”
The line became a rally point for those who feel Unrivaled may be fun, but doesn’t belong in the same space as full professional leagues.
Another group of WNBA fans leaned the other way.
@fleaceesno1 defended the format, writing, “A true lover of the game will watch no matter the format!!! If you can’t get into it, GTFOH. Real fans appreciate!”
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The comment gained traction among WNBA fans who see Unrivaled as entertainment first, structure second.
As the thread grew, a clearer picture formed. Most WNBA fans weren’t attacking people for liking Unrivaled. The common ground was freedom of taste. Watch it, enjoy it, or ignore it. Where many drew the line was on labels.
Across replies, WNBA fans repeatedly said Unrivaled can be fun, fast, and worth tuning into, while still not being something they view as a “serious” or “professional” league. That distinction kept popping up, even from people who admitted they watched the games.
WNBA Fans Debate Napheesa Collier’s Business Comments On Unrivaled Broadcast
While some WNBA fans were arguing about the format, another conversation grew around comments made on the Unrivaled broadcast.
@NoCapSpaceWBB shared a clip of Napheesa Collier speaking about league structure, quoting her: “Being on this side with Unrivaled, I know what it takes to run a sustainable business. So I think if they can’t find a model that makes that happen they need to put people in place who can.”
Napheesa Collier with another strong WNBA CBA statement on the Unrivaled broadcast
“Being on this side with Unrivaled, I know what it takes to run a sustainable business. So I think if they can’t find a model that makes that happen they need to put people in place who can.” pic.twitter.com/gl0tFcGWQk
— No Cap Space WBB (@NoCapSpaceWBB) January 6, 2026
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That line quickly reached WNBA fans, and the replies didn’t take long.
@Riizzzie questioned the comparison, writing, “They play all their games out of the same location. They train in the same location. Overhead is clearly much smaller. Is she being serious?”
The comment reflected a view held by many WNBA fans, who pointed out that the cost setup is not even close.
Others went a step further.
@ThaBeatChef suggested a personal angle, posting, “Unrivaled has not shown a profit , but the conflict of interest is so undeniable. nice try Phee.”
That reply gained attention among WNBA fans who felt the statement was less about business reality and more about internal tension.
Across the thread, WNBA fans focused less on the players and more on structure. They talked about travel, staffing, scale, and the difference between running one event in one place versus a full season across cities.
For a lot of WNBA fans, the issue wasn’t whether Unrivaled could work. It was whether it made sense to speak on sustainability as if the challenges were the same.
As the clips continue to spread, WNBA fans are treating these moments like case studies. Not highlights. Not box scores. Just conversations about what these leagues are, and what they realistically can be.
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