🚨 Caitlin Clark SHOCKS the Basketball World by Teaming Up with Patrick Mahomes in CONTROVERSIAL WNBA Power Move! Is This a GAME-CHANGER?
Kansas City is becoming a sports hub in the United States
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Caitlin Clark, the 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year, has expressed her full support for Patrick Mahomes‘ efforts to bring a WNBA team to Kansas City.
Speaking at the annual Women’s Sports Awards, Clark, who is also a big Chiefs fan, backed the idea of expanding the league to the city, citing Kansas City’s impressive sports culture.
Kansas City has seen success across multiple professional leagues, including the Kansas City Current in the NWSL, the Royals in Major League Baseball, and the Chiefs, who are aiming for their third Super Bowl win in a row. Clark believes this strong foundation makes the city a great fit for a WNBA team.
“Kansas City would be a good spot for it,” she said.
“It’s a great sports town that supports women’s sports. The way women’s basketball has taken off is truly incredible. This is just the beginning. It’s showing the world how great and fun it is to watch women’s athletics.”
Mahomes is behind the proposal
Mahomes, currently focused on his Super Bowl 59 preparations, has long dreamed of bringing a WNBA team to the city. In November, he voiced his support.
“We want to get basketball to Kansas City,” Mahomes declared.
Mahomes believes that with the recent growth of the WNBA and the increasing popularity of women’s sports, it’s the right time to push for a team. He credited the success of players like Clark for raising the league’s profile.
The WNBA has expanded in recent years, with 13 teams in 2024 and more teams potentially coming soon. The Golden State Valkyries will join the league in 2024, followed by the Toronto Tempo in 2025, and Portland in 2026.
Mahomes has also indicated that he’s interested in being involved in an ownership group, similar to his role as an investor in the Kansas City Current.
“You see the support that they have, and that’s the type of ownership group I’d love to be a part of for a WNBA team here.”
However, bringing a WNBA team to Kansas City comes with a significant price tag. New teams like the Golden State Valkyries and Toronto Tempo paid $50 million each, while Portland’s ownership group invested $125 million. Additionally, WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert has mentioned that over a dozen cities are vying for the league’s 16th spot, making competition for a Kansas City team fierce.
