Cute, smart, guileless, eager, doe-eyed girls. I couldn't think of a thing to say in response. I was so enthralled by Geno's enthusiasm and by his boyish smile, and yet so equivocal some of the things he said, that all I could do was nod. Rebecca Lobo became a figurehead, along with Sheryl Swoopes and very-feminine Lisa Leslie. And wholesome family entertainment became a mainstay of the WNBA's marketing efforts.
Players make charitable appearances.
They sign autographs after the games. There are kiddie rides in the parking lot. Kids kids kids. If it can make women's basketball beat the Super Bowl, I'm all for it. As for Geno, I adore him despite his foibles.