Cameron Brink says being white and blonde gives her more marketability than other WNBA players
This weekend Cameron Brink will start her third WNBA season. While the Los Angeles Sparks forward first gained notoriety for his play on the court, he is also building a growing reputation for his off-the-cuff fashion sense.
Brink’s rise to fame has given him great growth and opened up many opportunities in the world of fashion. Now, he’s raising the alarm, seeking more fashion opportunities across the league.
Speaking to Interview magazine, Brink credited her success in fashion and social media, and pointed to the larger issue of endorsement opportunities.
“I tried to be open about this and admit that there is such a right, marketing wise, to be white and blonde,” said Brink. “It saddens me to see athletes and players who keep writing negative statistics and are not rewarded with brands,” he told the media.
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Cameron Brink of the Breeze reacts during the second quarter against the Mist in the semifinals of the Undefeated at the Barclays Center in New York City on March 2, 2026. (Ishika Samant/Getty Images)
Brink also shared details about the WNBA’s rise to fame and how it has come to terms with the financial struggles that remain a reality for many players, despite the historic revival agreed to in the new collective bargaining agreement.
“It’s really hard as a female basketball player to make money without our contracts. That’s what we’re fighting for right now. It’s really hard to live a lifestyle, especially in a high-cost market like LA or New York, with a rookie contract,” said Brink.
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When asked about what she believes is often overlooked in conversations about the league, Brink pointed to the consistent quality the WNBA has produced over nearly three decades.
Cameron Brink of the Los Angeles Sparks controls aerial power rebounds and Julie Allemand during the Indiana Fever’s 76-75 victory at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif., on Aug. 29, 2025. (Harry How/Getty Images)
“How good our product has always been,” Brink replied. “It is still a very young league, and it is clear that we are facing all our battles with the CBA [Collective Bargaining Agreement]. We’re just trying to get paid what we deserve. I think people see W as something new and shiny, but for two decades the standard of play has been very high. I look up to a lot of women, like Sheryl Swoopes and Lisa Leslie. They’re famous now, but I wish they had more recognition when they were playing.”
The Sparks selected Brink with the No. 1 pick. 2 overall in the 2024 draft. He was heavily injured in his rookie season, ultimately appearing in 15 games. Later he recorded his history on social media.
Los Angeles Sparks forward Cameron Brink defends against the Phoenix Mercury during the first half of a WNBA game at PHX Arena in Phoenix, Arizona, on Sept. 9, 2025. (Mark J. Rebilas/Imagn Images)
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The former Stanford basketball standout has appeared in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit and hosted the “Straight to Cam” podcast with co-star Sydel Curry-Lee in January 2025.
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