Meh, softball and soccer has an audience tho and you don't see one of their biggest players all over the internet, and damned sure not on TV, with their ass and titties out either. So that's really a terrible comparison.
Then why do it?
Angel Reese in particular is known for thottin about half dressed. Titties out, cheeks out, all over the place. When you think of Angel Reese you don't think of her ball playing ability 'cause I'm pretty sure none of y'all have ever watched a single game of hers in its entirety, so lets not lie about that shit. No, it's her IG and TikTok presence that people know her for and that ain't exactly NOT selling sex.
The WNBA needs to be more exciting to watch, and dunking and Showtime-level of plays are what needs to happen so the highlight reels are worth watching, which would attract people to actually pay to see the games. Without that, they're going to continue the way they are and are pretty much doomed.