Bleacher Report

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I know that this year, we had some new fans tune in because of the whole James Harden comparison. There are some amazing women that play basketball in this league, and when people tune in, they'll see that. It's all about getting people to reach out—once we get 'em, we can keep 'em.

"It was humbling, for real," says 24-year-old, 345-pound guard Mitchell Bell, who came to the Spring League straight from a six-week stint on the IFL's Iowa Barnstormers. He spent the last two seasons with the Oakland Raiders, moving from the practice squad to the bench after getting picked up as an undrafted rookie in 2015. In the IFL, he says, "You get paid like $200 a game—my shoes cost like $400! I'm big, I can't go to Zara's."

"Guilty? I mean, the United States of America said I wasn't," he says. "But apologetic, most definitely. I'm sorry for anything I did wrong. I never wanted to do anything wrong."

"If they sell their hijab properly, we should be seeing Muslim females splashed all over mainstream media," says Gubuan, who cites Nike's recent viral "What will they say about you?" ad as an example of how effectively the brand showed the diversity among Muslim women.

Consensus among people who have been in Johnson's shoes is simple: Just let him play. "The best way My-King can advocate is by being the best football player he can," Mertens says. "If you can look up to someone who represents you, there's nothing more empowering."