Eminem's Detroit Based WNBA Team Gets Go Ahead

Eminem's Detroit based WNBA expansion team has been given the go ahead by the league.
The WNBA announced that they will be expanding to 18 teams with Detroit as well as Philadelphia and Cleveland getting their own franchises.


The Detroit team will enter the league in 2029 and is primarily backed by Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores, who said in a statement: "This is a huge win for Detroit and the WNBA. Today marks the long-hoped-for return of the WNBA to a city with deep basketball roots and a championship tradition. Detroit played a key role in the league's early growth, and we're proud to reignite that legacy as the WNBA ascends to new heights. Our plans will bring new energy, investment and infrastructure to our city and the WNBA, and additional resources to our community."
He added: "We have brought together an impressive array of investors who reflect the strength and diversity of Detroit. I'm excited about what we can accomplish together to advance women's professional sports and inspire a new generation of fans. I'm grateful to our exceptional investor group, Commissioner Engelbert, and the WNBA for their trust in our vision and commitment to the people of Detroit."
It was announced in March that Eminem was part of the ownership group looking to bring a women's basketball team back to Detroit where he joined a number of local sports stars and business people such as Jared Goff and Grant Hill.
The rap legend has had a greater presence at Detroit sporting events in recent years, prominently backing the Detroit Lions during their playoff runs over the last two seasons.



He also made a prominent appearance at the NFL Draft last year which was held in Detroit.
Em performed a short comedy skit with Lions great Barry Sanders and NFL commissioner Roger Goodell much to the delight of fans.
Slim Shady also performed during the Super Bowl halftime show in 2022 alongside Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, Mary J. Blige and 50 Cent.
The performance was notable for Em taking a knee in a show of solidarity with Colin Kaepernick and his protests against police brutality.

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