The WNBA makes stars out of the athletes that make it to the league. Athletes have often reached superstar status while competing in the prestigious league. However, WNBA fame also comes with its own set of consequences.

The WNBA has grown over the years, also seeing a significant increase in viewership. This meant that the athletes in the WNBA would have to deal with a greater amount of media attention and fame. In this volatile situation, players could succumb to pressure, leading to devastating consequences. This was the case with a former Las Vegas Aces’ 6’9 star.

6’9 WNBA star had an incredible career

The Las Vegas Aces had a commendable championship run in 2022. They’ve built a star-studded team over the years. The defending champions won their first-ever title in 2022 but had been making a powerful push to win the championship for several years. In their attempts at team building, they landed the Australian 6’9 center, Liz Cambage. Cambage, although not a part of their championship roster, had a major impact on the side.

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Liz Cambage had an exceptional WNBA career before making it to the Aces roster. The Tulsa Shock drafted her in the 2011 WNBA draft as the second overall pick. In just her rookie season, she averaged an impressive 11.5 PPG and 4.7 RPG, earning All-Rookie team honors. She went on to have an incredible career since, getting 4 WNBA All-Star nods, and also winning the Peak Performer award in 2018. She also held the record for most points scored in a game, dropping 53 points during her stint with the Dallas Wings.

Her time with the Aces too was impressive, maintaining an average of 8.2 RPG throughout her stint. However, her incredible accomplishments have been overshadowed by her innumerable controversies. The Australian national made a reputed name for herself in the WNBA but currently finds herself without a WNBA contract. Here’s why.

Cambage has headlined major controversies

Liz Cambage was one of the biggest stars in the WNBA. With a 6’9 frame, she was one of the most dominant centers in the league. However, she made headlines for all the wrong reasons during her WNBA stint.

Cambage was selected to represent her national team in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. However, Cambage bashed the Australian Olympics committee for only showing white players in their promotional photos for the games. Following her statements about the committee, she claimed that she would still participate in the Olympics. However, she later withdrew from the tournament citing mental health issues.

She further angered the basketball world when she was accused of using a racist slur against the Nigerian national team in a warmup game in 2021. They accused her of calling the players “monkeys” after a physical altercation with a few players. They also accused Cambage of saying “go back to your third world country” to the Nigerian players.

After joining the Los Angeles Sparks in 2022, she said, “I’m supported, I’m protected on a level the Opals or the Australian team never gave to me“. Her comments received extensive backlash from former NBA players and Australian nationals. Eventually, she also opened an OnlyFans account, where she has been active lately.

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Cambage had an incredible rise to the top in the WNBA. However, her innumerable controversies had a major impact on her career. The 4 time All-Star was a promising talent in the WNBA but has now found herself without a contract in the league.