The WNBA completed its All-Star game on Sunday with Caitlin Clark, Jonquel Jones, A’ja Wilson and more leading ‘Team Spoon’ to a 129-121 win over Paige Bueckers’ ‘Team Coop’ at the United Center in Chicago.
While the WNBA had claimed that its stars would commemorate the USA’s 250th anniversary in June, the players turned down the proposal. Before the game, New York Liberty star and WNBA Players Association Vice President Breanna Stewart revealed the players’ decision to not include any badges on the jerseys.
Outkick reporter Jon Root made his feelings very clear on WNBA players turning down the proposal in a social media post on X (formerly Twitter). Root claimed that the league had disrespected the United States, adding that the WNBA was the only sports organization in America to do so.
“The WNBA disrespected America tonight by refusing to wear the USA 250 patch on their All-Star jerseys… WNBPA Treasurer Brianna Turner said the patches shouldn’t be worn because “No WNBA players would have been free 250 years ago” They’re the only major American sports league to refuse to wear the patches.”
WNBAPA President Nneka Ogwumike had also previously commented on the decision in a press conference on Friday, saying:
“We also have individuals and communities that we represent, and we also understand our mission statement and what we stand for, especially from a union perspective.”
Nneka Ogwumike Unsure About 2027 WNBA All-Star Game
While the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game was largely a success with a record-setting 19,783 fans in attendance, fans are already looking forward to where the next edition of the game will be held.
However, even the WNBPA President is not sure about the venue yet. In a post-game conference, Ogwumike revealed that even the players are in the dark about how the league chooses a location, and that the players find out along with the fans.
“I don’t know what the process is. We find out with you guys,” Ogwumike said while speaking with reporters after the game. “So, that’s something that can change maybe. I think also, when we see the growth of these teams, we see the valuation of these teams, maybe we can make bidding a little bit more competitive for All-Star.”
The inaugural WNBA All-Star Game was held in New York in 1999, and the city has hosted the festivities two more times since. The Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut holds the record for most games hosted with four.
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