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Gabby Williams boldly says she’d welcome a transgender athlete on her WNBA team, calling the debate a distraction and citing nonbinary player Layshia Clarendon as proof inclusion works—directly countering rapper Boosie’s fiery claim that trans women shouldn’t be in the WNBA. The firestorm intensified after Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham told ESPN young girls shouldn’t compete against biological men, sparking protests, fan backlash, and even a suspended team owner for confronting supporters. While some hail Cunningham as a champion for girls, others label her comments transphobic. Minnesota coach Cheryl Reeve argues trans athletes aren’t the core issue in women’s sports. Meanwhile, French transgender center Julie Tétsays she’d take a WNBA spot without an offer, and Cunningham herself admits she’s ready to move past the controversy—though the debate rages on, reshaping the league and its fans.

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