Activism always seemed deeper rooted in the WNBA than the NBA. For a variety of reasons, the women of the WNBA have been active in social justice initiatives, from race to LGBTQ issues to equal pay.
And now, one of the most outspoken activists plays for the New York Liberty. Layshia Clarendon was acquired by the Liberty after the WNBA Draft to be a veteran presence on a young roster (with SEVEN rookies) and back up to one of those rooks, the overall No. 1 pick Sabrina Ionescu. But she’s a lot more than that!