A French basketball player became a topic of conversation among sports fans after several supporters began calling for the WNBA to give her a chance.
It is Julie Tétart, a transgender player who currently competes in French women’s basketball and expressed her desire to one day reach the most important league in the world.
Her statements quickly began circulating on social media, where some fans were surprised by her story and began calling for WNBA teams to evaluate her possible signing.
“If they called me, I wouldn’t say no”, Tétart commented when speaking about the possibility of playing in the United States, although she also acknowledged that she is 34 years old and that the competition to reach the league is extremely high.
The player has had standout performances in France, especially because of her physical ability under the basket, posting good numbers in points and rebounds during her recent seasons.
The debate quickly grew because her possible arrival in the WNBA also opened a conversation about the participation rules for transgender athletes in women’s sports.
While some fans believe she should have the opportunity to prove her level on the court, others question how the rules should be established in professional competitions.
Beyond the discussion, one fact drew attention: in just a few hours, a player who dreamed of reaching the WNBA went from that to having thousands of people asking to see her wearing a league jersey.