Pros Do it right the first time.
Like a cold engine that sputters when the key is turned, women's pro basketball as gotten off to a scattered start in America. There have been more than a few abortive attempts, and one wheezy, short-lived ignition, but we're still waiting for all six cylinders to fire at the same time. There are those who think that now is the moment, with national attention bound to be focused on the American push for Olympic gold. Sadly, the answer is a qualified maybe. With established professional leagues struggling to stay on even keel, financially and geographically, a startup like the American Basketball League can't help but balance on the edge of disaster.