Cameron Brink says being white and blonde gives her a marketing privilege over other WNBA players

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This weekend Cameron Brink will begin her third WNBA season. While the Los Angeles Sparks forward rose to stardom for her play on the court, she is also building a growing reputation for her fashion sense off it.

Brink’s surge in popularity has raised her profile and opened the door to numerous opportunities in the fashion world. Now, she is sounding the alarm, pushing for more fashion opportunities across the league.

In a sit-down with Interview magazine, Brink acknowledged her own success in fashion and social media, she also pointed toward a larger issue surrounding endorsement opportunities.

"I’ve tried to be vocal about this and acknowledge there’s such a privilege, marketing-wise, being white and blonde," Brink said. "It does really bother me seeing athletes and players who are consistently putting up crazy stat lines and not being rewarded by brands," she told the outlet.

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Cameron Brink of the Breeze reacts during the second quarter against the Mist in the Unrivaled semifinals at Barclays Center in New York City on March 2, 2026. (Ishika Samant/Getty Images)

Brink also shared details about the WNBA’s surge in popularity and how she brands herself and addressed the financial strain that remains a reality for many players, despite the historic raises agreed to in the new collective bargaining agreement.

"It’s really hard as a female basketball player to make money outside of our contracts. That’s what we’re fighting for right now. It’s really hard to live a lifestyle, especially in an expensive market like L.A. or New York, on a