You might not pay attention if some journalist said that grown-up American players considered Euroball (and South Koreaball, and Israel-ball) more important than the WNBA.

This time it's not just some journalist: it's Adrienne Goodson. Goodie quotes Cheryl Ford: "For most players, the WNBA is dessert while overseas is the meat and potatoes -- somewhere they can truly earn a living through basketball."

What prompted Goodie's column? The new WNBA CBA, in part, but also the recent coverage of the megabucks Diana Taurasi-- and others-- are making in Russia (where, however, not many people watch them play).