PHILADELPHIA — You can look at the fan base, arenas, practice facilities … If you’re the WNBA, deciding if Philadelphia is the right market for a WNBA team, it comes down to ownership. It’s always come down to ownership.
Of course, the WNBA should want to be in the fourth-largest television market in the country. No-brainer.
You just hear the same words about potential Philly ownership from all over the landscape. The need for deep pockets and patience.