WNBPA says it did not ask WNBA to drop USA 250 All-Star patch after union officer publicly objected
The league later informed player leaders that it would instead commemorate the country’s 250th anniversary through "America 250" signage in and around the arena and by honoring veterans during the game. Every player wore one during the Super Bowl, while NBA players wore them throughout the Finals. Former President Barack Obama speaks to WNBA All-Stars during practice. (Michael Dorgan)At the time, neither Ogwumike nor Stewart explained whether players had objected to the patches during their conversations with the league.
- ▪The league later informed player leaders that it would instead commemorate the country’s 250th anniversary through "America 250" signage in and around the arena and by honoring veterans during the game.
- ▪Every player wore one during the Super Bowl, while NBA players wore them throughout the Finals.
- ▪Former President Barack Obama speaks to WNBA All-Stars during practice. (Michael Dorgan)At the time, neither Ogwumike nor Stewart explained whether players had objected to the patches during their conversations with the league.
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OutKick Sports WNBPA says it did not ask WNBA to drop USA 250 All-Star patch after union officer publicly objected The league has not responded to questions about who made the final decision or whether player objections influenced it By Dan Zaksheske OutKick Published July 26, 2026 3:56pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video WNBA players don't want to wear America 250 patches | Don't @ Me w/Dan Dakich Dan Dakich crushes the WNBA players who don't think they should wear the America 250 patch on their jerseys during the league's All-Star game this year.
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