The WNBA has hit record popularity among fans, coinciding with the ushering in of young, rising stars such as Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers, players whose popularity surged while they were still in college. This past WNBA All-Star Weekend drew record levels of viewership . For Los Angeles Sparks head coach Lynne Roberts, someone who did not have the same type of female basketball players to look to up while growing up, acknowledging the moment is crucial for the continued growth of the game.

Prior to the Sparks’ final regular season game against the Las Vegas Aces on Thursday night, Lynne Roberts spoke about how both young girls and boys have incredible players to look up to.

“I have two nine-year-old boys, Henry my son, I went into his bedroom to tuck him in. . .Kels

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