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Luka Doncic has found himself in an awkward position after making a harmless video showing support for a local WNBA team.
The Mavericks guard and reigning NBA Rookie of the Year took to Twitter to wish Dallas Wings rookie Arike Ogunbowale good luck as she competes for the honor of being the WNBA’s rookie of the year.
ROY RECOGNIZE ROY 🗣 @luka7doncic #ArikeROY #ArikeROY #ArikeROY pic.twitter.com/v3Dx0ad1of
— Dallas Wings (@DallasWings) September 4, 2019
The person running the Minnesota Lynx Twitter account didn’t believe Doncic was being genuine about his support and called him out on it.
***says a guy who hasn’t been to a @WNBA game all season but got sent a jersey and recorded a scripted video*** https://t.co/WaSSuOnQsV
— Minnesota Lynx (@minnesotalynx) September 4, 2019
No trashing. Just facts.
We have plenty of NBA players (and coaches) at our games, bruh… https://t.co/rGeueIbX5v pic.twitter.com/VWCOsPQS4y
— Minnesota Lynx (@minnesotalynx) September 4, 2019
Fans were clearly not happy with the Lynx for shading Doncic when the league is desperately trying to attract eyeballs.
https://twitter.com/OMGItsBirdman/status/1169423764586676224
This is one of the worst takes on Twitter. An elite NBA player tries to support your league and you bash him….
— MFFL (@Mavs_FFL) September 5, 2019
This really isn’t a way to bring new fans to the WNBA. Off-putting to be honest.
— Stephen Naismith (@boshnotz1) September 4, 2019
Right, because getting star NBA players to help promote the WNBA would be such a terrible idea. pic.twitter.com/9Odppkj5uW
— Tork Mason (@CoachMason33) September 4, 2019
Wow, hating on someone supporting the league and women's sports because they are rooting for a different ROY candidate. #BS #DontDoItAtYourNextJob
— Michaela Cogswell 🦋🐻 (@Michaela_Cogs) September 5, 2019
Lynx forward Napheesa Collier, who is also in contention for rookie of the year honors, had a tongue in cheek response to the team’s controversial tweet.
I’ve always been more of a @TheTraeYoung fan myself 🤔😂😂 #It’sAjoke #everyoneRelax https://t.co/4Ab7XLKHZS
— napheesa collier (@PHEEsespieces) September 5, 2019
In all seriousness, couldn’t be more proud of our entire rookie class and all we’ve accomplished this season. Can’t wait to see what the future holds for this league ✊🏽 mmmmk I’m going back to focusing on games. You all play nice on here…
— napheesa collier (@PHEEsespieces) September 5, 2019