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The WNBA Portland franchise would have dismissed its president, Inky Son, just three weeks before the team launched its mark.
The dismissal of his son is the result of significant “growth pain” and a “rocky” deployment, Oregonian reported on Friday.
On June 20, the WNBA Portland X account displayed the date of July 15, saying that a countdown was active, potentially referring to the announcement of the official name of the team.
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WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert poses for a photo with the Bhathal family at a press conference announcing that Portland received a WNBA franchise on September 18, 2024, at Moda Center in Portland, Ore. (Cameron Browne / NBAE via Getty Images)
The WNBA did not immediately respond to the request for comments from PK Press Club Digital on the dismissal reported by Son.
Its was hired on April 1 as the first employee of the WNBA Portland franchise. Before joining Portland, his son was the administrative director of the National Basketball Players Association.
“This is an incredible opportunity to help bring a WNBA franchise back to Portland, a city that loves basketball and has already been to support female sports,” said it in a statement when it was hired.
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The Moda Center in Portland, Oregon, September 18, 2024. (Cameron Browne / NBAE via Getty Images)
“I am honored to be in a position like this to advance the female game, and I can’t wait to create a winning environment for our future players, our staff and portland fans.”
Mike Whitehead, Managing Director of Raj Sports, the parent company of the Portland WNBA franchise, expressed his confidence as a son after being hired.
WNBA commissioner, Cathy Engelbert, Alex Bhathal and Lisa Bhathal, show up for a photo during a press conference announcing Portland as a WNBA extension franchise on September 18, 2024, at Moda Center in Portland, Ore. (Cameron Browne / NBAE via Getty Images)
“As the very first employee of the organization, Inky will lay the foundations for our future growth, and we are convinced that his leadership will lead the franchise to new heights, creating a lasting impact in Portland and through the WNBA,” said Whitehead in a statement in April after the son’s hiring.
The son’s responsibilities were to supervise all aspects of the company, including marketing, ticket and sponsorship sales, community relations, finance, legal and human resources.
