Clark’s WNBA impact makes history as Time names WNBA athletes Athlete of the Year two years straight

Caitlin Clark made history in 2024 as the first WNBA player to be named Time’s Athlete of the Year. Just one year later, A’ja Wilson earned the same honor, marking an unprecedented back to back recognition for the league. The shift highlights Clark’s massive impact on women’s basketball and the growing national spotlight surrounding WNBA athletes. Clark’s arrival didn’t just elevate the league, it fundamentally changed the landscape.