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Breanna Stewart compares WNBA fan backlash to LeBron James 76ers move

Breanna Stewart is embracing the heightened public scrutiny that has accompanied the WNBA's rapid growth. After averaging 20.8 points and 8.3 rebounds during the regular season, she recently delivered a 34-point, 12-rebound performance against the Minnesota Lynx in the playoffs.

Stewart noted that players must accept both praise and criticism as the league gains mainstream attention. She drew a parallel to LeBron James, observing that the veteran star remains unfazed by hostile crowds in cities like Philadelphia, even when he faces jeers from opposing fans.

Stewart believes WNBA athletes are currently undergoing a similar adjustment to life in the national spotlight.

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