Megyn Kelly called for a public boycott of the WNBA, urging people to stop attending games and providing the league with attention [1].
The comments highlight a growing cultural divide regarding the intersection of professional sports and political expression. As the WNBA increases its visibility, it has become a focal point for critics who view the league's culture as ideologically driven.
During a broadcast of "The Megyn Kelly Show," the host spent 15 minutes [4] criticizing the professional women's basketball league. Kelly said she is finished with the organization and wants no further association with it.
"I’m so over them," Kelly said [1].
She told her audience to cease all engagement with the league, including viewership, and attendance. Kelly said the players and the organization are too "deplorable" to merit a spotlight [1].
"Stop talking about them, stop going to their games, stop giving them any attention," Kelly said [1].
Kelly, 55 [5], expressed a desire to completely detach from the league's narrative. She said she wants nothing to do with the WNBA [3].
The criticism comes as the league continues to navigate its role in the broader U.S. cultural landscape. While the WNBA has seen growth in popularity, it has also faced scrutiny from commentators who argue that the league's environment is overly political.
“"Stop talking about them, stop going to their games, stop giving them any attention."”
This rhetoric reflects a broader trend of using sports consumption as a form of political protest. By framing the WNBA as 'deplorable,' Kelly is attempting to mobilize her audience to apply economic pressure on the league through a boycott, signaling that for some viewers, the perceived political leanings of athletes now outweigh the appeal of the sport itself.
