I don't like defending the WNBA because I don't think its quality of basketball is very good....however, maybe this is one of those things that takes a generation to change. Title IX was in 1972 opening the way for more women playing sports. They got good enough to form professional leagues in the mid-90s. Now, 10+ years later, it isn't great, but their game is definitely better. Maybe now that the WNBA has hit a stride, all those young girls can strive to be WNBAers just like young boys today pretend to be Lebron and Kobe. So, 10 or 20 years from now, the WNBA will be filled with Candace Parker type talent. That, I might actually watch.
Just a thought...