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Atlanta Dream cut player before getting on team bus
TL;DR
The Atlanta Dream cut player Kate Martin just before the team bus departed. This decision highlights the harsh realities of roster limitations in professional sports.
Key points
- Kate Martin was cut from the Atlanta Dream.
- Roster spots are limited in professional sports.
- The WNBA has a new collective bargaining agreement.
Atlanta DreamGolden State Valkyries
May 25, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Wilson official basketball with WNBA logo goes through the net during the game between the LA Sparks and the Las Vegas Aces at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
The WNBA ratified a new collective bargaining agreement that has completely changed things for the better for its athletes and franchises. However, as great as it is that the players are being recognized and compensated more fairly, it’s still a professional sports league.
A brutal part of the reality of professional sports is that there are a limited number of roster spots, as fan-favorite Kate Martin found out after being cut from the Golden State Valkyries squad last week.
“It was not easy at all. Yeah. Sorry. Um, it happened on Wednesday and like, obviously it’s a business decision,” Martin said. “That’s what professional sports is. It’s a business. And, um, you know, I just had to do what was best for me and my career.
“And, uh, sorry about that, by the way. Um, and so that was, I just felt this was the best decision for me and I’m very, very excited to be here, 1000%. And, um, yeah, I’m definitely gonna give it my all, but yeah, that process wasn’t easy. And now I feel like I can relate to a lot more people on, you know, a level that maybe I never wanted to be able to relate on, but it’s only going to help me as a leader and as a person going forward.”
Reality of Pro Sports
On Tuesday, former Atlanta Dream player Holly Winterburn became one of the players Martin now relates to.
“I thought my welcome to the W moment would happen on the court, not as I’m getting on the bus for my first ever game. But that’s the reality of this business & I will always be grateful for the opportunity Atlanta gave me,” Winterburn wrote on her Instagram Story, ahead of the Dream’s game against the .
Q&A
Why was Kate Martin cut from the Atlanta Dream?
Kate Martin was cut as part of a business decision related to the limited roster spots in professional sports.
What impact does the new WNBA collective bargaining agreement have on players?
The new WNBA collective bargaining agreement has improved recognition and compensation for athletes, but roster cuts still occur.
What teams are involved with Kate Martin's recent cut?
Kate Martin was cut from the Atlanta Dream after previously being part of the Golden State Valkyries.
