If you’re wondering what has WNBA fans buzzing louder than a cell phone on vibrate, it’s the sharpshooting phenom lighting up arenas and leaving defenders in the dust. Fans are speculating that a Fortune 500 giant might be looking to cash in on some of that magic.
But first, let’s get one thing straight: this isn’t just another basketball player. She’s a walking highlight reel, a three-point sniper whose range has fans questioning if she’s even playing the same sport as the rest of the WNBA. Stephen A. Smith even dubbed her the “golden goose,” which, let’s be honest, probably had actual geese feeling a little insecure.
And then, there’s AT&T—worth a casual $158.65 billion, ranking 13th on the Fortune 500 list, and now, apparently, huge fans. Who knew? AT&T’s Marketing Chief, Kellyn Smith Kenny, wasn’t shy about the company’s admiration, calling her talent “generational” and even daring to compare her influence to Serena Williams. That’s right, she’s on the Serena level now—just casually putting up 25 straight threes while AT&T watches from the sidelines like, “Yep, that’s our girl.”
Fans were quick to latch on to this, with some suspecting that a big-money partnership is already in the works. One tweet hinted, “AT&T and her—two of the best from long distance!” If that’s not a marketing slogan waiting to happen, what is?
The speculation really took off after a fan account dug up a tweet from AT&T last year, praising her ability to hit 25 threes in a row during an Indiana Fever drill session. Fans went wild, believing that the telecom giant was setting the stage for a future collaboration. “AT&T shooting their shot I see…,” commented one fan, probably while shooting their own shot with a cheesy Wi-Fi pun.
It’s not hard to see why this potential partnership would be a slam dunk. Since joining the WNBA, her presence has driven record-breaking viewership, sold-out games, and even forced teams to move events to larger arenas. Just last month, she broke attendance records when 20,711 fans packed a venue for a regular season game. If AT&T isn’t already dialing up her agent, they’re probably loading their phones with unlimited minutes just to be ready.
Oh, and did we mention she’s a social media magnet? After a playoff elimination, she was spotted cheering on the Indianapolis Colts, and the NFL team’s engagement on X skyrocketed. Imagine what she could do for a brand like AT&T. Millions of new customers? No problem.
Of course, some fans are skeptical, pointing out that AT&T is already a sponsor of the Indiana Fever, whose jerseys proudly display the company’s logo. “Lol, they’re a sponsor because their brand is on the Fever jerseys,” quipped one user, pouring a bit of cold water on the excitement. But hey, even if it’s just a Fever-AT&T connection, the buzz is real.
As she continues to redefine the WNBA landscape, all eyes are on what her next big move will be—and whether AT&T is about to jump on board for the ride. One thing’s for sure: whatever happens, it’s going to be a long-distance shot worth watching.