Controversial WNBA owner called 'liar' over Caitlin Clark-Indiana Fever choice
After the Atlanta Dream's WNBA game against Indiana Fever was moved because of a "scheduling conflict," Larry Gottesdiener, the team's primary owner, has come under fire.
Originally scheduled to take place at the Gateway Center Arena at College Park, a stadium with 3,500 capacity, the face-off commemorates the Dream's home opening on May 22.
In a turn of events, they will now perform in the bigger NBA-sized State Farm Arena, which can accommodate an amazing 16,888 people instead.
Experts say that the real draw is Caitlin Clark, the rookie sensation as the venue change reflects last season's trend whereby games involving the Fever star were enhanced venue-wise to appeal to fervent ticket-buyers eager to see the emerging prodigy on the court.
"We have invested major resources and effort into making Gateway Center Arena the most distinctive home-court experience in the WNBA," he said in a Wednesday press statement.
"But a scheduling conflict at Gateway presented a chance for us to bring this great early-season game to State Farm Arena, therefore enabling even more attendance of this thrilling event. We value the hospitality.
Not all supporters, nevertheless, are purchasing Gottesdiener's narrative; many went straight to X to share their unvarnished opinions. They were unreserved, some outright accusing the majority owner of "lies."