WNBA Star Natasha Cloud Finds Normalcy in Miami Amid League Uncertainty
Natasha Cloud has found a welcome respite from the uncertainty surrounding the WNBA's future by returning to Unrivaled, a 3-on-3 basketball league in Miami, for her second offseason with the team. The 33-year-old guard is happy to have escaped New York's brutal winters and is enjoying the more relaxed pace of life in Miami.
Cloud has been rehabbing from a knee injury and had undergone a "little cleanup" procedure, but she is now fully back on the court and feeling good about her team's chemistry and energy. The Liberty's star guard credited Unrivaled with providing her with a sense of normalcy and normalcy, allowing her to focus on basketball without being distracted by the ongoing labor negotiations in the WNBA.
Cloud expressed frustration with the lack of progress in talks between the league and players, who are seeking 30% of gross revenue. She believes that the league is offering too much - 70% of net revenue - and that players have leverage due to their popularity and support from fans and ownership.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding her own future, Cloud is optimistic about Unrivaled's prospects and sees it as a way for the WNBA to learn from its mistakes. She also believes that if the league doesn't come to an agreement with the players soon, other leagues may be more willing to invest in them and pay them more.
Cloud acknowledged that she has been mindful of her body while adjusting to Unrivaled's fast-paced style of play, but said it was just a matter of building up her muscles. Overall, she is happy to have found a new home where she can focus on basketball without the distraction of the league's internal politics.
The uncertainty surrounding the WNBA's future has been weighing heavily on players and fans alike, with many speculating about the possibility of a historic player strike. However, Cloud remains hopeful that a deal will be reached soon, and that the league will learn from its mistakes to become a more equitable and sustainable business model.
Natasha Cloud has found a welcome respite from the uncertainty surrounding the WNBA's future by returning to Unrivaled, a 3-on-3 basketball league in Miami, for her second offseason with the team. The 33-year-old guard is happy to have escaped New York's brutal winters and is enjoying the more relaxed pace of life in Miami.
Cloud has been rehabbing from a knee injury and had undergone a "little cleanup" procedure, but she is now fully back on the court and feeling good about her team's chemistry and energy. The Liberty's star guard credited Unrivaled with providing her with a sense of normalcy and normalcy, allowing her to focus on basketball without being distracted by the ongoing labor negotiations in the WNBA.
Cloud expressed frustration with the lack of progress in talks between the league and players, who are seeking 30% of gross revenue. She believes that the league is offering too much - 70% of net revenue - and that players have leverage due to their popularity and support from fans and ownership.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding her own future, Cloud is optimistic about Unrivaled's prospects and sees it as a way for the WNBA to learn from its mistakes. She also believes that if the league doesn't come to an agreement with the players soon, other leagues may be more willing to invest in them and pay them more.
Cloud acknowledged that she has been mindful of her body while adjusting to Unrivaled's fast-paced style of play, but said it was just a matter of building up her muscles. Overall, she is happy to have found a new home where she can focus on basketball without the distraction of the league's internal politics.
The uncertainty surrounding the WNBA's future has been weighing heavily on players and fans alike, with many speculating about the possibility of a historic player strike. However, Cloud remains hopeful that a deal will be reached soon, and that the league will learn from its mistakes to become a more equitable and sustainable business model.
. Miami is definitely a great place for her to be right now, the vibe is super chill and it feels like she can just focus on basketball without all the drama surrounding the WNBA 
. 30% of gross revenue for players? That's pretty steep 
. I feel like they're being taken advantage of. And honestly, if the WNBA doesn't come together soon, other leagues might just swoop in and offer them better deals 
. Fingers crossed they can figure some stuff out and make it a more sustainable business model 
. Natasha seems so down-to-earth and genuinely cares about her team's success, I love that 
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she's been through so much already with her knee injury and now this whole uncertainty thing is weighing on her 
I think it's awesome that she's found Unrivaled, it's like a breath of fresh air for her, you know? She can just focus on basketball and not have to deal with all the drama in the WNBA 
And I totally get where she's coming from, 30% of gross revenue is not bad at all 
just saw this article about Natasha Cloud joining Unrivaled in Miami... like she's finally found a way to escape all the drama surrounding the WNBA's future 
I feel her tho, been following the league for years and its been super frustrating seeing them not address player concerns... 30% of gross revenue is a pretty big ask tho 
. Back in my day, we didnt have all these fancy leagues like Unrivaled... but hey, if it's working for Natasha Cloud, who am i to judge 
. Im glad she found a new place to focus on her game and not get too stressed about the WNBA drama 
. And honestly, 70% of net revenue vs 30% gross revenue? That sounds like a pretty good deal to me 
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So I'm thinking maybe we should hear from more players on what they're really feeling about the labor talks? Like are they genuinely concerned or is it just a PR stunt? 
Natasha's gotta do better than 30% of net revenue tho, that's still pretty low 
she needs some break from all the drama in the WNBA but at the same time I'm still worried about her future with the Liberty... 30% of gross revenue sounds like a lot to me, but I guess players want more recognition for their hard work 
still gonna follow Unrivaled's progress and see if it can really help the WNBA become a better league 
. The WNBA situation has been super stressful for players, and it's great that she can focus on her game without all the drama 
. Meanwhile, it's awesome to see Cloud thriving in her new home and setting an example for other players 
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