Lexie Brown discusses WNBA culture shift since Caitlin Clark's 2024 arrival

6 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 1

The Seattle Storm guard told Fox News Digital the league has "skyrocketed" since Clark and the 2024 draft class entered, while she has played only 40 games since 2024.
Brown said greater attention has brought more respect, mainstream coverage and better contracts, but also wider scrutiny of players, including questions about her place in the league during Crohn's disease and injury struggles.
She said debate over Clark's rookie-year physicality was overstated, arguing tough treatment of top rookies is common and that Clark adapted as sold-out arenas, record viewership and financial growth reshaped the WNBA.

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