Brianna Turner says WNBA should not wear ‘USA 250’ patches due to history of slavery: ‘Be so serious’
Brianna Turner, a prominent WNBA player, has expressed her opposition to the league wearing 'USA 250' patches due to the historical context of slavery and women's rights in America. She highlighted that no WNBA players would have been free 250 years ago and criticized the decision as lacking serious consideration. The WNBA is currently reviewing the situation amidst backlash from players and fans.
- ▪Brianna Turner is the treasurer of the WNBA players association.
- ▪The WNBA is exploring how to commemorate the country's 250th anniversary, but no final decision has been made.
- ▪Turner emphasized that the majority of WNBA players would not have had freedom 250 years ago.
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WNBA Brianna Turner says WNBA should not wear ‘USA 250’ patches due to history of slavery: ‘Be so serious’ By Ryan Dunleavy Published June 6, 2026, 12:13 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google One of the WNBA’s most prominent voices wants her league to consider the place of women in America at the birth of the country before agreeing to wear a celebratory jersey patch. Aces forward Brianna Turner, the players association treasurer, balked at the idea that WNBA All-Stars should wear the “USA 250” patch on their jerseys that other professional sports leagues have adopted to celebrate America’s upcoming 250th birthday.
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