WNBA icons say the discourse and scrutiny around the league are part of the growing pains of success

Active and retired WNBA players and coaches are speaking out during Hall of Fame weekend about the widespread debate the league is facing over issues relating to gender, race and equity. Decorated basketball player and coach Dawn Staley, who was inducted for the second time in…

During this Hall of Fame weekend, nearly everyone would like the attention to be on basketball, but it's difficult to ignore the conversations that are swirling around the WNBA — especially with some of the league's greatest icons being enshrined. The ongoing vitriol centered…