Joe Lacob discusses WNBA Finals location concerns ahead of Atlanta games

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Joe Lacob discusses WNBA Finals location concerns ahead of Atlanta games
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Joe Lacob, speaking to the Associated Press, expressed his concerns regarding the upcoming WNBA Finals games in Atlanta. He stated that he put pressure on the commissioners of both the NBA and WNBA to address the potential perception issues created by differing attendance figures, noting the significant fan turnout in Ballhalla compared to the smaller crowd in Atlanta. Lacob emphasized that it is not solely about the teams involved but the overall image of the league. The discussions come as the Finals approach, with attention on how the league manages game locations and fan engagement.

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  • •Joe Lacob expressed pressure on WNBA commissioners regarding Finals locations.
  • •Concerns focused on attendance differences at the Atlanta games.
  • •Lacob emphasized the importance of league perception.
  • •The comments were made ahead of the WNBA Finals.
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