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Brianna Turner criticizes WNBA's planned ‘USA 250’ patches

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 9:48 PM

Last updated Jun 6, 2026

Brianna Turner criticizes WNBA's planned ‘USA 250’ patches

Summary

Brianna Turner of the Las Vegas Aces has publicly criticized the WNBA's consideration of ‘USA 250’ patches for the upcoming All-Star Game uniforms. Scheduled for July 24-26, the patches are intended to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States. Turner argues that given the country's history with slavery, celebrating this milestone is inappropriate. She emphasized that most players and people today would not have been free in 1776. The league has yet to finalize its decision on the patches, stating that they are exploring ways to honor the anniversary without commitment to the patches at this time.

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Key Details

•Brianna Turner critiques 'USA 250' patches on social media.
•WNBA considers patches for All-Star Game in July.
•Turner emphasizes the irony given the history of slavery.
•The league has not confirmed the patches' final use.
•Plans for commemoration still in discussion.

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9:48 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Be so serious’: WNBA star speaks out against ‘USA 250’ patches due to slavery

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Later this year, the uniforms for the upcoming WNBA All-Star Game will feature special “USA 250” patches in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America. However, one WNBA superstar does not think that it’s appropriate for the league to be celebrating the occasion. In a series of social…
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