The Outstanding Duo for Los Angeles Sparks

In April 2008, there was an article displaying a remarkable duo that the Los Angeles Sparks team possesses. The two that make such a great pair, are Lisa Leslie and Candace Parker. Lisa Leslie is a veteran player and Candace Parker is a rookie. These ladies are thought to be excellent players and after viewing their skills and leadership, many think that they will dominate the WNBA league. These two girls have a lot in common. The journalist pointed out that they both have beauty, brains, and athletic skills, which are all three important skills for women in sports. This article connects to the course because it shows how women have really grown in the athletic world. These women are able to fulfill the social norms of ladies, such as caring for their appearance, while playing very, very hard and being strong athletes. This shows that females can dominate and be outstanding (just like males) in multiple areas. Also, these two ladies prove to the public that sports can be participated by both genders. I believe it is excellent of these two players to work their hardest in the WNBA, even though the league is still not fully appreciated. Honestly, players should never have to worry about how many fans are watching because people should just play the sport because they really enjoy playing. Sports being all about publicity are big issues in today’s athletic world. It sometimes seems that athletes forget the main reason for starting to play the sport. Publicity being one of the main focuses is an issue for women physical activities because the media and public do not truly focus much attention on their leagues. If the public noticed how females are excellent athletes, too, then maybe women athletes will be given more attention. I’ve seen both women basketball games and men basketball games, and both genders play intense and aggressive. If Leslie and Parker dominate the WNBA as an outstanding duo, maybe their skills can help the public to a liking to the WNBA.

Nicole B. KIN 338I Sec. 3 WED: 7-9:45