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As the WNBA season officially tips off next week, the league enters a new chapter with a presidential seal of approval that no one could have predicted. Bush’s appointment may not change the scores on the scoreboard, but it has already altered the conversation, bringing fresh attention, energy, and levity to the league. Whether he remains a recurring presence at games or the appointment serves as a singular moment of celebration, the Dallas Wings—and the WNBA at large—have managed to blend political legacy, sports fandom, and cultural spectacle into an unforgettable opening-day narrative. For one afternoon in Dallas, the court became a bridge between eras, where politics and basketball collided in ways both humorous and inspiring, proving that sometimes, the most unexpected players leave the biggest impact.
