Should Pregnant Females Be Allowed To Participate In Contact Sports?

ATLANTA—The Minnesota Lynx swept the Atlanta Dream Thursday night to clinch their second WNBA championship in three years, led by several dominant performances from 31-year-old, eight-months pregnant Rebekkah Brunson.

Brunson, a 6-foot, 2-inch tall, 215-pound power forward who recently entered her third trimester, averaged 26 points and 14 rebounds in the series and was by all accounts the Lynx’s biggest threat on both ends of the floor.

“Rebekkah was really the difference-maker, there’s no question about that,” said Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve, adding that Brunson’s low-post game has drastically improved since putting on 40 pounds over the past few months. “She did it all—blocking shots, snagging rebounds, and absolutely dominating in the paint. And I don’t think I’ve ever seen a player just blow through the lane like that. No one could guard her.”

“When she threw her weight around down low, she was unstoppable,” Reeve continued. “Rebekkah was boxing out every other player on the court to get rebounds, and to do that against a team as good as the Dream was really something special.”

According to Reeve, Brunson’s commanding presence in the key and 37-centimeter baby bump set the tone for Minnesota’s success against Atlanta. In addition to converting a host of contested layups, Brunson frequently set picks on the perimeter, leading to a number of wide-open three-pointers for her teammates. The 10-year WNBA veteran whose due date is Nov. 8 also drew nine charges over the course of three games while on defense.

Furthermore, many analysts said the highlight of the entire series came when Brunson knifed through three Dream defenders during a fierce drive to the basket, which the eight-months pregnant forward finished with an acrobatic teardrop layup.

http://www.tundeola.com/2013/10/wnba-finals-dominated-by-minnesota.html

Posted: at 15-10-2013 08:11 AM (10 years ago) | Upcoming

Is a lie, can't believe this

Posted: at 15-10-2013 09:29 AM (10 years ago) | Hero

ok

Posted: at 15-10-2013 10:05 AM (10 years ago) | Addicted Hero

 

Posted: at 15-10-2013 10:29 AM (10 years ago) | Addicted Hero

this is serious

Posted: at 15-10-2013 10:48 AM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac

sport is always good for pregnant women,, but to such extent , with such highly contact sport is what i dont know,,i just hope dey no go take elbow spoil the baby head inside belle

Posted: at 15-10-2013 11:01 AM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac

Not true

Posted: at 15-10-2013 11:58 AM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac

do people really believe this   it's just for fun and laughter.

Posted: at 15-10-2013 01:56 PM (10 years ago) | Hero

kaffy see ur group ooo, na so u dance with belly 2

Posted: at 15-10-2013 02:05 PM (10 years ago) | Hero

imagine.....!!!....let them participate in rugby and wwf.

Posted: at 15-10-2013 02:42 PM (10 years ago) | Newbie