Craig Carton links WNBA Finals arena embarrassment directly to league's agenda obsession

Craig Carton criticized the WNBA’s handling of the Finals scheduling, where the Atlanta Dream were forced out of State Farm Arena due to prior bookings for a concert. The Finals will now be held at the smaller Gateway Center Arena, with a capacity of 3,500. Carton believes this embarrassment stems from the WNBA’s focus on narrative and promoting players other than stars like Caitlin Clark, resulting in low viewership.

• Craig Carton criticized the WNBA’s scheduling for the Finals, forcing the Atlanta Dream to play in a smaller venue.
• State Farm Arena booked a concert by ‘SOMBR’ over potential WNBA Finals dates.
• The Atlanta Dream will play in the Gateway Center Arena, which has a capacity of 3,500.
• Carton argues the WNBA’s focus on narrative over star players like Caitlin Clark has led to low viewership.
• He suggests the league’s priorities led to the arena scheduling conflict.