Former NFL broadcaster Michele Tafoya has criticised the WNBA for what she describes as an excessive focus on political activism, arguing the league has drifted from its original purpose of celebrating women's basketball. Speaking on Dan Dakich's "Don't @ Me" show, Tafoya, who called WNBA games during its early years, said she no longer recognises the league she once helped bring to television and accused it of allowing politics to overshadow the sport itself.

Tafoya singled out Phoenix Mercury guard Sophie Cunningham for praise, calling her a hero for women's sports for defending the integrity of the women's game amid ongoing controversies. The interview touched on several contentious storylines currently surrounding the WNBA, though the article does not detail the specific incidents Tafoya was referencing beyond her broader critique of the league's direction.