WNBA 2025 Draftees
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The WNBA 2025 draftees visited the Empire State Building for a special lighting ceremony, where the landmark glowed orange to honor the upcoming draft. Joined by WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, the draftees, including athletes like Paige Bueckers and Kiki Iriafen, celebrated their transition to professional basketball and took in the breathtaking views from the observatories. This event highlighted the significance of the WNBA Draft and the league's impact on women's sports.
- The WNBA is the longest-running women’s professional sports league in the United States, having debuted in 1997 with just eight teams. Today, it’s grown to include 12 teams and has become a global symbol of excellence in women’s basketball.
- Every WNBA game ball features the orange-and-white pattern, a unique design that sets it apart from other major basketball leagues and has become an iconic symbol of women’s basketball.
- Lisa Leslie made WNBA history in 2002 as the first player to dunk in a game, paving the way for more spectacular plays.