Former President George W. Bush surprised fans after being named the WNBA\u2019s first-ever Honorary Commissioner during the Dallas Wings\u2019 home opener. Wearing a custom jersey, Bush joked about taking on a role where the \u201cplays are bipartisan.\u201d<\/p>\n
The league said his support for women\u2019s sports and previous appearances at Wings games helped inspire the honorary position. His duties are expected to include ceremonial tip-offs, promoting broader media coverage, and supporting efforts to expand attention around women\u2019s basketball.<\/p>\n
The announcement quickly drew reactions from both sports and political circles, with supporters saying Bush\u2019s involvement could bring additional visibility to the league.<\/p>\n
Bush even joined players for a lighthearted three-point contest, reportedly making just one of ten attempts.<\/p>\n
The WNBA hopes the unusual appointment will help strengthen its push for greater recognition and gender equity in professional sports while attracting new audiences to the league.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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