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Magic vs. Bird was partially about race, and they are both commonly considered top 10 all-time players. When they entered the NBA you heard next to nothing about their race in the media or from the players themselves, but everyone knew it was a thing. The white star vs. the black star. The mostly white Celtics vs. the mostly black Lakers.
The WNBA should be so lucky to have at least the perception of underlying racial tension. That's good for drama, and in turn good for ratings.
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