Houston Celebrates 713 Day with WNBA Team Hopes and 3-Point Contest

713 Day Community Celebration

• 🚀 Houston celebrated its original area code, 713 Day, on July 13th with a community event sponsored by the Houston Rockets.
• 🏀 The event featured a three-point contest and skills competition, drawing fans of all ages.

Cheryl Swoopes' Hopes for WNBA Return

• 🌟 WNBA legend Cheryl Swoopes attended the event and expressed her strong desire for a WNBA team to return to Houston.
• 🏆 Swoopes highlighted the city's historical success, noting the former Houston Comets won the WNBA's first four championships, calling the current lack of a team a "travesty."
• 📣 She believes there is significant fan support and desire from former and current players for a WNBA team's return.

Future Prospects and Community Commitment

• 🌱 Young aspiring players, like 10th grader Amaya Padmore, are excited about the possibility of a Houston WNBA team and believe the city could field a strong team.
• 🤝 The three-point contest is part of the Houston Rockets' commitment to the community, capping off a weekend of events.