Cuban says he would draft Brittney Griner. Could she play in the NBA?

[Deberg_1990]

Whats says Chiefsplanet.....Can a woman succeed in the NBA?



http://espn.go.com/dallas/nba/story/_/id/9127664/mark-cuban-give-brittney-griner-opportunity-dallas-mavericks



LOS ANGELES -- Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban would be willing to give Baylor women's star Brittney Griner the opportunity to prove she could play in the NBA.

Cuban said he would consider selecting Griner, a 6-foot-8 three-time All-American and Big 12 player of the year, in the second round of the NBA draft. If the Mavs don't draft her, Cuban said he would have "no problem whatsoever" inviting Griner to try out for a spot on Dallas' summer league team.


If she is the best on the board, I will take her," Cuban said before the Mavs' Tuesday night game against the Los Angeles Lakers. "I've thought about it. I've thought about it already. Would I do it? Right now, I'd lean toward yes, just to see if she can do it. You never know unless you give somebody a chance, and it's not like the likelihood of any late-50s draft pick has a good chance of making it."

Griner dominated women's college basketball with her size and athleticism, scoring 3,283 points and blocking 748 shots in her career. She also had 18 dunks, including 11 her senior season.

Griner would love the opportunity. "I would hold my own! Lets do it." she wrote on Twitter on Tuesday night in response to Cuban.

A woman trying out for an NBA team is not unprecedented. Former UCLA star Ann Meyers tried out for the Indiana Pacers in 1979.

Cuban said it's difficult to evaluate whether Griner could play in the NBA because of the caliber of her competition, comparing it to scouting players from small schools. However, Cuban said he was absolutely serious about at least extending an invitation for Griner to try out this summer.

"She'd still have to make the team," Cuban said. "I'm not going to carry her just to carry her. I don't think, anyways. But I certainly wouldn't be opposed to giving her the opportunity."

Cuban acknowledged that Griner playing in the NBA's Las Vegas summer league would have tremendous marketing potential.

"It would, wouldn't it? See how she could do?" Cuban said. "That'd sell out a few games."

[-King-]

No.
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[DMAC]

I think if someone has talent, they should be allowed to try out, regardless of anything.

[lcarus]

She could play with the men, yes. How good would she be in the NBA? I have no idea. She's a great athlete. Great basketball player.

[Dante84]

As a business move, its genius.

The publicity, advertising sales, ticket sales, jersey sales.... cash cow.

And all he has to do is let her be on a summer league team.

[Bewbies]

There are a lot of dumb things Cuban would do, this isn't one of them.

[ChiTown]

:BS:

[Buehler445]

She would get demolished. Obliterated. Embarrassed.

[ChiTown]

He would get demolished. Obliterated. Embarrassed.

FIFY

[CHENZ A!]

I don't see the harm in letting her try, but I have no doubt in my mind that she would have zero success. Not big enough to bang with the 4's and 5's, and would look foolish trying to play wing.

[Lzen]

FIFY

ROFL

[Buehler445]

FIFY

ROFL

I considered doing it, but don't really feel like getting blasted for being an asshole.

But I'm with you. I'm not 100% convinced until I see her naked. In person, outside of the reach of photoshop.

[Lzen]

This would be a marketing/publicity stunt. Nothing more, nothing less. Griner would get destroyed by the real men. By all means, let's see this happen. :D

[CHENZ A!]

She would get demolished. Obliterated. Embarrassed.

Yep.

[Valiant]

She as much as shot as I do. She would get destroyed. And set the shim movement back to where only transgenders only play sports in mother Russia.

[Consistent1]

I'm sure she could play pick-up games with guys, but the NBA? No way.

[ndws]

its like Eddie Gaedel, but not really.

[cosmo20002]

Is the NBA draft still 2 rounds? Then he ain't taking Griner in the draft.
Would he bring her in for a "try-out"? Sure, for the publicity.

No way in hell she could actually make the team. No way she's strong or fast enough for the NBA. Only possible role for a female in the NBA is if she was an absolutely dead-on 3-pt shooter they could use her in spot situations where they could get her a wide open shot.

[CHENZ A!]

She really can't jump for shit either. I mean, compared to men anyway.

I bet Charles Barkley's old fat ass could still beat her one on one.

[Deberg_1990]

Is the NBA draft still 2 rounds? Then he ain't taking Griner in the draft.


Very few 2nd rounders in the NBA turn out to be anything anyways. So there would be very little risk involved.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

I think she'll get crushed. I still think she should be able to try.

[Sorter]

I think she'll get crushed. I still think she should be able to try.

There's no way Cuban loses.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

There's no way Cuban loses.

He's a savvy motherfucker. He knows what he's doing.

[BeMyValentine]

Can she kick a football?

[Prison Bitch]

I don't like this idea one bit. IT's just another extension of the "War on Women"

[Molitoth]

Even if she fails, Cubans bank account would succeed.

Think of all the publicity that team would get.

Personally, I'd even be interested in watching it.

[gblowfish]

There's this thing called "The WNBA."
She should go dominate that first before thinking about trying the NBA.

[patteeu]

She could wash the uniforms.

[donkhater]

There was a discussion on this board a couple years back asking if Annika Sorenstam or Michelle Wie could compete on the Men's PGA tour. The answer is---absolutely not.

The physical differences in golf between men and women are pretty huge. Imagine the difference between men and women basketball players. It's likely she would perform well in some boys high school games. But against college men? Pros? Please child.

[cosmo20002]

She could wash the uniforms.

Racist

[patteeu]

There was a discussion on this board a couple years back asking if Annika Sorenstam or Michelle Wie could compete on the Men's PGA tour. The answer is---absolutely not.

The physical differences in golf between men and women are pretty huge. Imagine the difference between men and women basketball players. It's likely she would perform well in some boys high school games. But against college men? Pros? Please child.

She could probably play on some lesser men's college teams, but not against major college players. I just watched some youtube video of her and it's a joke to even suggest that she could make it in the NBA.

[cosmo20002]

There was a discussion on this board a couple years back asking if Annika Sorenstam or Michelle Wie could compete on the Men's PGA tour. The answer is---absolutely not.

The physical differences in golf between men and women are pretty huge. Imagine the difference between men and women basketball players. It's likely she would perform well in some boys high school games. But against college men? Pros? Please child.

Some people far underestimate the strength, speed and quickness of professional athletes. Even the ones that "suck" are better than 99% of humans. Even those totally ripped female Olympic track stars have no where near the strength of similar-sized male athlete.

[suds79]

Isn't she like only 6'6?

What she's going to play 2 guard in the NBA? :rolleyes:

She's a post-up player. She'd be like Elton Brand without the thickness or strength.

[ChiTown]

Isn't she like only 6'6?

What she's going to play 2 guard in the NBA? :rolleyes:

She's a post-up player. She'd be like Elton Brand without the thickness or strength.

I think He's 6'8"

[patteeu]

Isn't she like only 6'6?

What she's going to play 2 guard in the NBA? :rolleyes:

She's a post-up player. She'd be like Elton Brand without the thickness or strength.

She's listed as 6'8", but she's got the body type of a praying mantis. She reminds me of a shorter version of Missouri's Haley twins.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

She could wash the uniforms.

ROFL

[In58men]

She would be dominated under the rim. Wouldn't be hard to box her out.

[alpha_omega]

Chick basketball sucks...let's keep it over there.

[shitgoose]

When RGIII was at Baylor I always thought, provided she does contain the correct female parts, that he and Griner should breed some super athletes.

I'd buy one

[houstonwhodat]

Shark Tank.

[houstonwhodat]

Have you seen her?

She looks like a guy.

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[patteeu]

Have you seen her?

She looks like a guy.

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A frail guy.

[BlackHelicopters]

Isn't Griner a man?

[houstonwhodat]

Isn't Griner a man?

No boobs.

Maybe sex change?

[Demonpenz]

Griner more of a Man that Dickless Dirk is.

[Bump]

she would get straight up owned by bench players in the NBA. It's a smart publicity stunt by Cuban and she should at least get a chance I guess. But there's no way.

[Goldmember]

Isn't Griner a man?

There is a lot of testosterone in that body, that's for sure.

[CoMoChief]

Shed get owned in a boys HS game...so no

[Setsuna]

LOL she'd dominate. She'd be the most protected player in NBA history. Yall are delusional, per usual.

[alanm]

She would get demolished. Obliterated. Embarrassed.At the NAIA level no less.

[Hootie]

Shed get owned in a boys HS game...so no

About the first post I've ever seen from you I agree with...

[Hootie]

LOL she'd dominate. She'd be the most protected player in NBA history. Yall are delusional, per usual.

Lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol

[Easy 6]

He's just tryin to get laid.

[Cannibal]

She would get owned, even by the shitty players.

[Saul Good]

Very few 2nd rounders in the NBA turn out to be anything anyways. So there would be very little risk involved.

That used to be true. It really isn't anymore.

[DTLB58]

I think if someone has talent, they should be allowed to try out, regardless of anything.

I agree, but...When you go from college to the pros what do we always hear them say? They get bigger, faster and stronger. She will not.

The guys in the NBA would dominate her, push her around and physically man handle her. Once they realize, especially if she made a play on somebody, that she was trying to take their money or a roster spot, these guys would show no mercy.

It would be embarrassing.

['Hamas' Jenkins]

Jesus Christ, no. This is ridiculous.

She wouldn't even start on a DI team.

Cheryl Miller was the greatest female basketball player ever and she never once beat her brother in one on one once he was 13.

She's not quick enough or explosive enough.

[DTLB58]

Very few 2nd rounders in the NBA turn out to be anything anyways. So there would be very little risk involved.

I seen a tweet today that stated 67% I believe

[Pablo]

No only no, but fuck no. The NBA is full of the 400 most elite athletes in the world.

Griner is a freak for being a female. She's not shit compared to the last guy off any NBA bench.

[Cannibal]

She's 6'-8", 208. She played center in college. She's obviously not going to play center or power forward in the NBA, because she's too small for those positions. Physically, in terms of height and weight, she would probably have to match up with small forwards. But even the small forwards would still outweigh her by 30lbs, yet they would blow by her off the dribble with complete ease. She would also get beat to death on the offensive end and rebounding the ball.

[Brendan08901]

I never got the people that view these things as some sort of "victory" for women's causes. If you let her play in the NBA, then you gotta let men play in the WNBA. Could you imagine the influx of men who never made it in the pros just joining the WNBA? Women wouldn't be able to compete in either league then.

[hometeam]

I dont see here beating out NBA caliber men for minutes in an NBA game.. I just dont see it.

But fuck it, give her a shot.

[hometeam]

I never got the people that view these things as some sort of "victory" for women's causes. If you let her play in the NBA, then you gotta let men play in the WNBA. Could you imagine the influx of men who never made it in the pros just joining the WNBA? Women wouldn't be able to compete in either league then.

If X = A then X = B ?

[Brendan08901]

If X = A then X = B ?
I don't follow you. Are you saying that one league should be open to both sexes while the other is exclusive to one?

[KC_Connection]

NBA players would embarrass her if she even got a tryout. It wouldn't be pretty. I don't see why she would even want to do something like that.

[Buehler445]

NBA players would embarrass her if she even got a tryout. It wouldn't be pretty. I don't see why she would even want to do something like that.

Same as Cuban. Cash in on some gimmick action.

[Ultra Peanut]

idk but it'd be cool if she could vOv

[hometeam]

I don't follow you. Are you saying that one league should be open to both sexes while the other is exclusive to one?

Yes.

What the fuck do you care?

[Ultra Peanut]

I never got the people that view these things as some sort of "victory" for women's causes. If you let her play in the NBA, then you gotta let men play in the WNBA. Could you imagine the influx of men who never made it in the pros just joining the WNBA? Women wouldn't be able to compete in either league then.

you're p dumb fwiw

[Brendan08901]

Makes sense guys. carry on...

[RedDread]

Absolutely let her try out. I'll watch that summer league game, but holy shit this is a terrible idea. This won't be a Billie Jean King moment in the least.

[okcchief]

I've pretty much lost a lot of respect for Cuban after these last 2 years. He breaks up a Championship team to free up money for Williams then misses his visit because he had to shoot Shark tank. Now this publicity stunt. No way this she male can play in the NBA. You couldn't be more obvious with your attention whoring.

[Hootie]

Mark Titus would skunk Griner at a game of 1 on 1.

[BWillie]

She could play with the men, yes. How good would she be in the NBA? I have no idea. She's a great athlete. Great basketball player.

She couldnt play in D2 let alone the NBA. This isnt tennis or golf here. Only major sport I see a woman playing could be baseball as a slap hitter (honestly surprised there arent any) or as a kicker in the NFL but it would hafta just be FGs cuz she would get demolished in special teams running down the field.

Ppl that think she can make it against the men have obviously not played against a supposed upper level womens bball team. When I was a freshman in HS we scrimmsged against the #4 ranked varsity girls bball team. Keep in mind we were fr and had TWO freshman teams. I expected them to beat us handily. They didnt. We beat them by 60 and we played the scrubs most of the game. Ever since then ive never had the same view of womens athletics.

[Hootie]

there is not a single girl in the WNBA that could play division 1 men's basketball

[mikey23545]

I don't see the harm in letting her try, but I have no doubt in my mind that she would have zero success. Not big enough to bang with the 4's and 5's, and would look foolish trying to play wing.


I'm not big enough to bang with the 4's and 5's, and would look foolish trying to play anywhere on the court...

So I should definitely be given a chance, right?

[Setsuna]

She'd put all the men to shame in the locker room. That's not fair. War on Men!

[Lzen]

Yes.

What the **** do you care?

you're p dumb fwiw


I have yet to see any good argument against Brendan's position.


Could you two explain your positions, plz?

[Hootie]

She couldnt play in D2 let alone the NBA. This isnt tennis or golf here. Only major sport I see a woman playing could be baseball as a slap hitter (honestly surprised there arent any) or as a kicker in the NFL but it would hafta just be FGs cuz she would get demolished in special teams running down the field.

Ppl that think she can make it against the men have obviously not played against a supposed upper level womens bball team. When I was a freshman in HS we scrimmsged against the #4 ranked varsity girls bball team. Keep in mind we were fr and had TWO freshman teams. I expected them to beat us handily. They didnt. We beat them by 60 and we played the scrubs most of the game. Ever since then ive never had the same view of womens athletics.

You think a woman could slap hit in baseball? Christ....

[whoman69]

I half expect she is a guy anyway

[Deberg_1990]

there is not a single girl in the WNBA that could play division 1 men's basketball

So your telling me shes not as good as some Div. 1 teams 12th to 15th guy?

[Buehler445]

So your telling me shes not as good as some Div. 1 teams 12th to 15th guy?

Oh, probably in the Liberty league or something, but dude. They were keeping track of her dunks. Hell coming out of high school I could dunk. And I'm 5 inches shorter than she is and I probably would have sat the bench at a community college.

Hell, TCU and TTU were some of the NCAA's worst in 2012-13, and I don't think she plays on their team at all.

She has pretty slow feet, doesn't jump very high, and has virtually no power at all. She would have a tough time on almost every D-1 school.

[Hootie]

So your telling me shes not as good as some Div. 1 teams 12th to 15th guy?

Yes. I'm telling you she wouldn't start on a varsity high school basketball team that is worth a damn. Tyler Self would skunk her in 1 on 1.

Honestly...there is not a single WNBA player that could even walk on at a division 1 men's school

[patteeu]

On a somewhat related note:

Female Marines Fail Infantry Officer Course (http://freebeacon.com/female-marines-fail-infantry-officer-course/)

BY: Washington Free Beacon Staff
April 3, 2013 10:28 am

The only two women to participate in the Marine Corps Infantry Officer Course (IOC) failed ongoing tests to determine which infantry positions should be available to women, according to the Marine Corps Times:

The women failed the introductory Combat Endurance Test, a punishing test of physical strength and endurance, officials at Marine Corps headquarters said Tuesday. The latest class began March 28 at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., with 110 lieutenants participating. Ninety-six men passed the initial endurance test. Twelve men and two women — the only female Marines taking part — failed.

The two women both volunteered to participate in the IOC. Two other women had previously volunteered in September but also failed.

[Hootie]

Sometimes, fundamentally, chicks are better shooters than dudes...but you're telling me a chicks team could maneuver against an aggressive full court defense like say VCU? VCU would beat the WNBA all star team by 100 in a half...

...and it's VCU