BREAKING NEWS: Caitlin Clark Reveals True Feelings About Patrick Mahomes Bringing a WNBA Team to Kansas City
BREAKING NEWS: Caitlin Clark Reveals True Feelings About Patrick Mahomes Bringing a WNBA Team to Kansas City
In an exclusive interview today, college basketball star Caitlin Clark of the Iowa Hawkeyes shared her genuine thoughts about Patrick Mahomes’ bold proposal to bring a WNBA team to Kansas City, sparking both excitement and curiosity from sports fans nationwide. The two-time NCAA Player of the Year and rising basketball icon expressed her enthusiasm but also offered a candid perspective on what Mahomes’ initiative could mean for the future of women’s sports.
Clark, known for her electrifying performances on the court, revealed her excitement about Mahomes’ vision for Kansas City. The quarterback of the Kansas City Chiefs had previously teased his interest in making Kansas City a hub for women’s basketball by spearheading the movement to bring a professional WNBA team to the area.
“I love that he’s thinking big,” Clark said, her words filled with genuine excitement. “Patrick Mahomes is a champion on the football field, and now he’s thinking about how to elevate women’s sports, especially basketball. It’s exactly what we need. We need more people in positions of power like him to not just talk the talk but walk the walk when it comes to supporting women in athletics.”
As a standout player and one of the brightest stars in college basketball, Caitlin Clark has long been an advocate for the visibility and growth of women’s sports. Having faced challenges of her own in a male-dominated sports landscape, Clark’s comments about the potential for a WNBA team in Kansas City carry weight.
“I think this could be a game-changer for the WNBA. Kansas City has always been a sports town, and with the success of the Chiefs and the city’s passion for basketball, why not? The WNBA needs more attention, and Patrick Mahomes has the platform to help shine a light on that,” she added.
However, Clark also provided some constructive criticism. While she acknowledged Mahomes’ potential influence and the possibility of a prosperous future for a Kansas City WNBA team, she cautioned that such a move could be challenging without the necessary infrastructure and consistent long-term support from both local fans and corporate sponsors. She made it clear that while Mahomes’ star power could kickstart the process, sustainable success for a WNBA team would require years of commitment, particularly in a market that may still be adjusting to women’s professional basketball.
“I have to be honest—just bringing the team to Kansas City isn’t enough. It’s not just about a one-time splash; it’s about building a lasting foundation. The community needs to buy into women’s sports, and that means fostering grassroots support for the players, creating partnerships with local businesses, and really committing to it,” Clark said. “It’s a marathon, not a sprint.”
Clark also shared her vision for the WNBA’s growth as a whole. “We’re seeing the WNBA make huge strides, but there’s so much more potential. Adding another team, especially in a city that’s hungry for more sports action, is exciting, but it’s got to be done with real planning.”
In a concluding thought, Clark emphasized that she would be watching closely as Kansas City potentially gears up for this historic move. She expressed a deep personal connection to the initiative, stating that if the WNBA’s reach continues to grow, she would love to see even more players, like herself, break new ground.
“I want to see women’s sports in a place where we don’t have to fight for every inch of recognition. We deserve that,” Clark said, her voice resolute.
As Mahomes continues to build anticipation around the future of Kansas City sports, all eyes are now on whether he can take on the monumental task of helping the WNBA expand into a new, exciting market. If Clark’s words ring true, it could be just the beginning of a new chapter for women’s professional basketball.
