The lack of gender diversity during the league's first season was a disappointment to NBA Commissioner Adam Silver. Now comes the hard part for Evans: Changing other players' attitudes.
Chiquita Evans was the center of attention after being selected by the Warriors Gaming Squad with the 56th overall pick in the NBA 2K League draft. She is the first woman drafted into the league. By Cindy Boren Cindy Boren Reporter covering sports, with an emphasis on politics and national stories Email Bio Follow March 6 at 8:33 AM Chiquita Evans hopes one day soon to see if she can outshoot Stephen Curry on a basketball court.
Chiquita Evans becomes the first woman drafted into the #NBA2KLeague, pick No. 56 by @WarriorsGaming! pic.twitter.com/LiXnn7iHjH See how @chiquitae126 turned her doubters into believers in this 2019 #NBA2KLeague Draft Hopefuls 🤞 profile ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/v1NYVOBcFd
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