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KingOnixTheThird t1_j94gtrc wrote

Reply to comment by Darealvvaldeezee in TIL a woman was once drafted by the NBA but had to turn the team down bc she was pregnant. She’s also in the hall of fame. by Desolecontra

She would have gotten demolished if she tried out for an NBA team. No disrespect to her, and her skills, but NBA level men are on a whole different level physically.

At 5 ft 11, she would be too short to play the forward position, something she was known for in women's basketball, which means she would likely have to play a guard, which she likely wasn't quick enough for.

Her only shot to compete with the men was if she developed into a one-dimensional 3 point specialist where her only sole purpose was to get open for catch and shoot 3 pointers. Unfortunately for her at 5 ft 11, it would be harder for her to jump over taller men without getting her shot blocked.

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