Ahead of the 2025 WNBA season, commissioner Cathy Engelbert is singing the praises of Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark.
During an appearance on The Bill Simmons Podcast, Engelbert called Clark the “most popular athlete in America,” and discussed the “balance” between promoting her and the league’s other stars.
Clark, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft and last season’s Rookie of the Year, was, and still is, a driving force behind the league’s surge in popularity over the last year. Fans have flocked to see Clark and the Fever in record numbers, both in person and on TV.
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As exciting and fruitful as that has been for the league, there are 12 other teams and numerous other stars who deserve a share of the spotlight.
“It is a balance, but she’s a generational talent,” Engelbert said. “No league is ever about one player, but in this case, Caitlin…
