WNBA Fans found themselves split after Carmelo Anthony publicly named A’Ja Wilson as the face of women’s sports.
The comment came via a clip shared by @7PMinBrooklyn, where Anthony explained his view in simple terms. “My daughter looks up to A’ja Wilson … she’s the face of women’s sports.”
Melo: “My daughter looks up to A’ja Wilson … she’s the face of women’s sports.”
After ANOTHER WNBA championship and MVP, it’s ONLY right that A’ja Wilson takes home the 7PM Athlete of the Year 🫡 pic.twitter.com/YMkALvITpb
— 7PM in Brooklyn (@7PMinBrooklyn) December 22, 2025
That statement quickly turned into a flashpoint. Some WNBA Fans agreed and tried to remind newer audiences that Wilson has been a dominant figure long before the current wave of attention. Others pushed back, arguing that visibility and influence are not the same thing.
One of the sharper reactions came from @dt22ny, who wrote, “Nobody would even know her if it wasn’t for Caitlin Clark.”
The comment captured the core of the disagreement among WNBA Fans who believe the league’s recent growth is tied almost entirely to Clark’s arrival and the audience she brought with her.
Not everyone was willing to let that narrative slide. @JulieMi17300708 responded with context, saying, “Please everyone knows about but Las Vegas Aces they literally have been dominating the WNBA with back to back championships and a famous NBA assistant to HC Becky Hammond. Their owner is famous owner for the Raiders. So many people have heard of AJA Wilson so don’t flatter yourself.”
For longtime WNBA Fans, this debate isn’t just about popularity. It is about history versus momentum. Wilson represents years of success, titles, and consistency. Clark represents attention, ratings, and new eyes. Fans defending Wilson argue she was already the face within the league. Clark supporters counter that the league is only now being seen by the wider public.
The argument keeps circling the same point. WNBA Fans are debating whether being the face means leading the sport internally, or being the reason millions are finally paying attention.
Why WNBA Fans Agree the League Is Riding One Wave
While the main debate rages on, many WNBA Fans appear aligned on one thing. Caitlin Clark’s impact has changed the league’s visibility in ways that cannot be ignored. That sentiment was captured in a widely shared piece by @OutlandishGoat titled “Caitlin Clark Is the Engine and Everyone Is Grabbing the Wheel.”
Caitlin Clark Is the Engine and Everyone Is Grabbing the Wheel
Caitlin Clark is not just a star player. She is an economic engine. Her impact shows up in sold out arenas, record television ratings, merchandise demand, and casual fans who had not watched women’s basketball… pic.twitter.com/4EuesnTN5y
— Chuck (@OutlandishGoat) December 21, 2025
The article argues that Clark is driving interest, while teams, players, and the league itself are trying to catch up. Many WNBA Fans echoed that view, saying the sudden spike in attention did not happen organically over time. It arrived fast, and it arrived with one player.
@power_ties expanded on that frustration, writing, “Another factor: Neither the players, nor the W, recognize the extent to which we millions of new ‘casual’ fans who followed Caitlin from the NCAA have been taught repeatedly by the Players, the Commissioner, and the W to HATE the W. We show up ONLY for Caitlin, not the W….”
That comment resonated with WNBA Fans who see a disconnect between growth and messaging. Instead of welcoming new viewers, they feel the league often pushes back against the very attention fueling its rise.
Others went further. @mivestal1 summed it up bluntly. “I have never seen such a slam dunk for success…and yet some of the dumbest decisions being made by players and WNBA. Agendas will kill this league.”
Among WNBA Fans, agreement is rare. But on this point, many see Clark as the catalyst. Whether the league builds around that moment or wastes it remains the real question.
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