Rap legend Eminem teams up with a group aiming to revive the WNBA franchise in Detroit, absent since 2009.
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Alright, lemme break it down for ya. Detroit's hometown hero, Eminem, ain't just rappingabout revitalizing his city — he's putting his money where his mouth is to attract a WNBA team.
According to Sportico, the homie's gonna join forces with Detroit's major league sports team owners, plus other bigwigs like Jared Goff, the current Detroit Lions QB. They aim to buy a women's basketball squad for the city, but it ain't gonna be cheap — size up that figure, it's in the ballpark of 96 grand.
Now, they ain't gonna be the only city trying to hog a WNBA team. Cleveland, Austin, and Philly are also in the running.
It's no secret that the WNBA could expand soon, cuz it's popularity's going through the roof. There's talk that they could add one to three new teams real soon.
Detroit used to have a WNBA team, the Shock, but they took off to Tulsa after the 2009 season, even though they'd bagged three championships during their time in the Motor City. A new WNBA team would ball at Little Caesars Arena — the joint shared by the Pistons (hoops) and Red Wings (hockey).
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- Eminem, known for his hometown of Detroit, isn't just talking about revitalizing his city; he's also collaborating with major league sports team owners and influencers like Jared Goff, with plans to invest approximately $96,000 to bring a WNBA team to the city.
- The cost aside, Detroit is not the only city vying for a WNBA team. Cities such as Cleveland, Austin, and Philadelphia are also in the running.
- The popularity of women's basketball, specifically the WNBA, is on an upward trend, suggesting the league could soon expand, potentially adding one to three new teams.
- In the event of a new WNBA team joining Detroit, they would play their games at Little Caesars Arena, sharing the venue with the Pistons (basketball) and the Red Wings (hockey).
