Cameron Brink was selected by the Los Angeles Sparks at No. 2 overall in the 2024 WNBA Draft, and her contract details have been revealed. According to Spotrac, Brink’s will sign a four-year contract worth $338,056 and will make $76,535 during her rookie season.
In 2025, Brink will make $78,066 and will then make $85,873 in 2026. The fourth year is an option, and Brink is slated to make $97,582.
After Brink was drafted by the Sparks, she was very emotional. “I think I fell in love with the game even more just being here in New York with these girls,” Brink told ESPN’s Holly Rowe “I feel like my passion has just reignited and the college season is hard, but I’m just so looking forward to a new challenge and ready to get to work.”
Brink continued: “It’s just such a nerve-wracking environment but we work so hard for this,” Brink said. “And I just have to shout out all my girls. I’m so proud of all of us what a great job we’ve done. I’m so proud of all — I’m just so happy to be associated with all of them in the league and I’m just very thankful.”
Cameron Brink is ready for the next chapter
The Sparks are hoping Brink make the same impact she did while playing at Stanford. The 22-year-old led the Cardinal to a national title in 2021 and was named Naismith Defensive Player of the Year in 2024. Brink was also named Pac-12 Player of the Year in 2022 and 2024 and a three-time Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year selection.
“I am excited to announce that I will be declaring for the 2024 WNBA Draft,” Brink said in March. Although I am excited for that next chapter, we still have unfinished business and so much to accomplish in my final season at Stanford. Lastly, to all the young girls out there, thank you for all your support. I believe in all of you like you’ve believed in me. Most importantly, you are loved. You got this!”
The Sparks have been in the WNBA since 1997. In their history, the Sparks have won three WNBA titles, and their most famous player is Lisa Leslie who played for the Sparks from 1997-2009. Leslie’s No. 9 jersey is retired along with Penny Toler’s No. 11. Toler player for the Sparks 1997-1999.
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