FORMER CT SUN CEO ON TEAM’S TIME IN CONNECTICUT: ‘WE DID A LOT TO KEEP THE WNBA IN THE GAME’
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✍️ Mitchell Etess, the former CEO of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, reflects on his role in bringing the WNBA's Connecticut Sun to the state in 2003 and the potential for the team to move to Boston.
👉 Mitchell Etess was instrumental in bringing the WNBA's Connecticut Sun to the state in 2003 👉 The team faced challenges in getting up and running, including finding a practice facility and securing players 👉 The Sun has had a successful run, making four appearances in the WNBA Finals, but has yet to win a title 👉 Etess believes that Connecticut is still a viable place for a team, citing the popularity of women's basketball in the state
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