Local sports teams and athletes are highlighting the progress they're making in Oakland and the East Bay as yet another professional team appears set to leave the city, using the moment as an opportunity to gain more attention and support in their community.
"I have a special affinity for Oakland and I know just how beautiful, these people are in this city and we do deserve to have nice things," said Mariah Cooks, a player for the Berkeley Royals of theCooks was there on Saturday when actress and Oakland native Zendaya celebrated new basketball courts at Lowell Park in West Oakland. She worked withto renovate the facilities.
The Washington State standout said she still feels a connection to Oakland sports as someone who has lived and worked in the city. She hopes the league can help develop talent and bring more excitement for the city's WNBA team, the Oakland Swish, as well as the other teams in the league.
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