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Hawks Slammed for WNBA Finals Graphic Blunder
12 Oct
Summary
- Atlanta Hawks criticized for including male players in WNBA Finals graphic.
- Fans object to Hawks' venue not accommodating Dream's WNBA Finals games.
- Angel Reese 'manifested' Atlanta Dream's first WNBA Finals since 2013.
The Atlanta Hawks are facing significant criticism from fans and WNBA enthusiasts. This stems from a congratulatory graphic posted by the Hawks for the Atlanta Dream's WNBA Finals appearance, which prominently featured male Hawks players alongside Dream stars like Angel Reese. Many viewers felt this detracted from the Dream's achievement.
Adding to the controversy, the Dream are reportedly unable to secure the Hawks' larger State Farm Arena for their WNBA Finals games. The venue is booked for concerts and other Hawks events, forcing the team to use the much smaller Gateway Center Arena, which has a capacity of 3,500.
The Atlanta Dream secured their spot in the WNBA Finals after sweeping both the Washington Mystics and the New York Liberty. They are set to face the Golden State Valkyries on October 17. Angel Reese, a key player for the Dream, shared that she had envisioned this Finals appearance, stating she "manifested" it.
