Article 737TX Unrivaled sets women’s pro basketball attendance mark of 21,490 in Philly

Unrivaled sets women’s pro basketball attendance mark of 21,490 in Philly

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Natasha Cloud rooted for the 76ers as a kid growing up in suburban Philadelphia and - like so many hoopsters back in the day - idolized Allen Iverson.

So when the former WNBA champion and current New York Liberty standout hit the same court where Iverson once dazzled, Cloud couldn't help but look up to his retired No 3 jersey in the rafters and let the moment truly sink in; that women's professional basketball was back in Philadelphia for the first time in nearly 30 years - and she was a key figure in the comeback.

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