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Officially approved by the NBA Board of Governors on April 24, 1996, the creation of the WNBA was announced at a press conference with Rebecca Lobo, Lisa Leslie, and Sheryl Swoopes in attendance. While not the first major women's professional Basketball league in the United States (a distinction held by the defunct WBL), the WNBA is the only league to receive full backing of the NBA.
The league was formed in 1996. League play actually started in 1997. The league was formed in 1996. League play actually started in 1997.
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How long has the WNBA been around?
the wnba started in 1997 so its been around for fourteen years
How long have the Houston Comets been in the WNBA?
The Comets were one of the original teams when the WNBA started in 1997. They won the first four WNBA titles and have won the most WNBA titles of any team in the league.
How long has the bull have been in existence?
As long as cows have been in existence, or the whole Bos primigenius species and subspecies have been in existence.
How long has helium been in existence?
Helium is has been in existence since the beginning of the universe.
How long the Yankees have been in existence?
they have been in existence for 110 years since 1901.
What year did the WNBA end?
the wnba started in 1997 so its been around for fourteen years
How long has the graphic art profession been in existence?
long time
How long has quickbooks been in existence?
since 1992
How long has a theramin been in existence?
October 1920
What is Colorado's WNBA team?
Colorado doesn't have a WNBA team. When the NWBL was in existence, the Colorado Chill won its last two championships, but that league folded after the 2006 season. Then owner Dave King tried to bring a WNBA franchise to Colorado, but couldn't get enough investors together.
How long have cherry blossom trees been in existence?
they have been here forever
How long has the giants organization been in existence?
88 years
