Cameron Brink, the second overall pick in the 2023 WNBA draft, has already made waves on the court for the Los Angeles Sparks. But off the court, she has her sights set on a different kind of spotlight.
Cameron Brink has accomplished her lifelong dream of becoming a WNBA player. After starring at Stanford, the Princeton, New Jersey, native became the second overall pick in last month's draft to the Los Angeles Sparks, behind only Caitlin Clark.
But while she is a professional athlete, it seems like she wants to do some stuff behind the scenes.
The rookie phenom was recently on the cover of the famous "SLAM" basketball magazine, and she revealed that she recently did another photoshoot for SKIMS, a shoot she "manifested."
The latter is a possible foreshadowing into what Brink really wants to do, though.
Brink appeared on NBA star's Paul Pierce's podcast where he asked Brink if there were "any other publication that you would like to be attached to or have a cover shoot with."
One magazine, although now defunct, was at the top of mind.
"I think just as a female athlete, the [ESPN] Body Issue is just always dope," she said. "Just to see how your body as an athlete, purely as an athlete, to appreciate our bodies are our machines. Like it’s how we make our money, so I think that’s always a really cool concept."
ESPN the Magazine came off the shelves in 2019, but when it was in publication, it released an annual "Body Issue" with bare-naked athletes.
Brink added that she has "always loved" Sports Illustrated's Swimsuit Edition.
"I think it's super empowering," she added.
LSU gymnast Olivia Dunne and Brittany Mahomes, the wife of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick, have had SI Swimsuit shoots.
In three games, Brink is averaging six points and six rebounds per contest — she dropped 11 points in her WNBA debut.
But it's clear that Brink has aspirations beyond basketball. She wants to be a role model for young girls and show them that they can be both strong and beautiful.
"I think it's important for young girls to see that they can be athletic and still be feminine," Brink said. "They don't have to choose one or the other."
With her platform as a WNBA player, Brink is poised to make a difference in the lives of young girls everywhere. She is a powerful role model who is not afraid to break down stereotypes.
Brink is a shining example of how women can be both successful in their careers and confident in their bodies. She is a role model for young girls and women everywhere, and she is sure to continue to make waves both on and off the court.
