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Kevin Durant has no interest in the WNBA's ongoing gender eligibility dispute.
The Houston Rockets forward brushed off the campaign by Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White during Tuesday's media day, arguing that the league's commercial growth matters more than the political arguments surrounding player identity.
The tension lies in the contrast between the WNBA's rising financial profile and the persistent legal and social challenges to its roster composition.
The case for ignoring the controversy is rooted in the league's recent business performance. Durant pointed to the WNBA's new sneaker deals and increased revenue as evidence that the league is flourishing.
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