One day after Gilbert Arenas made comments about how the WNBA should have more good-looking women wearing less clothing, some of the league's players have responded.
The former NBA guard struck the wrong chord when he posted a video of women in their bras and underwear playing basketball and suggested that the WNBA do the same.
“NOW this is what america was hoping for when they announced the #WNBA back in 1996 ... not a bunch of chicks running around looking like cast members from #orangeisthenewblack,” he wrote in the post. “Dont get me wrong,they have few #cutiepies but theres a whole alotta #beanpies running around hahahahahaha if #skylardiggins came out like this,I dont care if she missed every layup..imma buy season tickets and I dont even know where the f--k #tulsa is hahahaha #2016newwnbaoutfitPLS and if u think this is sexist,9 times out of 10 u the ugly one and we didnt pay to come see u play anyway #donkeykong ...smdh #thiswillbeawesome #soldouteverywhere.”
Those remarks obviously drew ire from the ladies who play the game. This is what a few of them had to say:
Furthermore, spokesman Mike Bass released a statement on behalf of the WNBA and NBA saying, “Gilbert Arenas' comments are repugnant, utterly disrespectful and flat-out wrong. WNBA players are strong, talented and determined individuals who give it their all on the court and serve as inspiring role models to millions around the world. They should be celebrated for their accomplishments, not disparaged with ignorant insults."
As for Arenas, he isn’t dialing back on his comments despite the criticism and posted the following to his Instagram account: