Sabally Praises Caitlin Clark’s Impact on Women’s Sports, Calls for Fair Pay Across the Board

In a powerful statement, Satou Sabally emphasized the impact Caitlin Clark is having on the WNBA and women’s sports as a whole. She acknowledged the attention Clark has garnered, stating, “You’re the No. 1 pick. People are going to go after you. Whether it’s for the right or wrong reasons, whether it’s because they see greatness in you… There’s just so much more to the WNBA than Caitlin. But Caitlin is the face right now, and that’s also good.”

Sabally highlighted how Clark’s presence is making waves, not only on the court but also in the broader sports economy. “She is selling out gyms. Why would you hate against that?… She is her own economy, and that is amazing. And she is being paid her worth.” Clark’s ability to draw crowds and elevate the visibility of women’s basketball is an undeniable achievement, one that Sabally feels should be celebrated, not criticized.

Sabally then shifted the conversation to a larger issue that has plagued women’s sports for decades: fair compensation. She urged for more female athletes to receive the recognition and pay they deserve, inspired by Clark’s success. “Now we need to get other women on board to get paid their worth. Because she’s the reflection of what should happen in women’s sports.”

Her statement is a reminder that while Caitlin Clark’s rise is impressive, it should also serve as a blueprint for improving the landscape of women’s sports overall, especially in terms of equal pay and recognition.