Breanna Stewart remembers the moment very well. She stood on the court just after winning her second WNBA championship with the Seattle Storm, feeling an overwhelming sense of accomplishment. But with confetti falling around her, she felt like her mind was already in the future. It was a realization that marked her foray into entrepreneurship—a path as vital to her identity now as her storied basketball career. Estimated to have a net worth of $5 million, Stewart recently was candid about her WNBA experiences, entrepreneurial adventures, and why she doesn’t see herself coaching her kids.

Despite being deeply involved in basketball, Stewart made quite a revelation by saying she has no intention of coaching her kids. In the interview, she said, “You want to be able to be in your community; you want to be able to be with your kids or coach your kids—I don’t want to coach my kids, but people want to do that.”

Apart from her very successful WNBA career, Stewart has also expanded into entrepreneurship. She recently shared the motivation for starting a business: she said she just knew she needed to have something outside of playing basketball that would keep her interest. “Starting a business was important for me,” Stewart said. “I hope this business goes many years beyond when I’m playing. It’s an opportunity for others to see you can have your job and also be an amazing entrepreneur. You can do both.”

Her entrepreneurial ventures further display her desire to leave behind a legacy beyond her playing years. Stewart’s approach is not solely about making money but about being able to inspire others to follow their passions as well, parallel to having a primary career. Business acumen, combined with athletic prowess, makes her an unstoppable force in both the sports and business worlds.

Breanna Stewart’s Unrivaled Success

Breanna Stewart’s WNBA career has been nothing but utterly amazing. Chosen first overall by the Connecticut Sun in the 2016 WNBA Draft, she compiled a long list of accolades, including two WNBA MVP awards in 2018 and 2023 and two championships with the Seattle Storm in 2018 and 2020. On-court excellence over time made her one of the most valued players in the league, coupled with an amazing list of achievements that underlined her dominance.

Aside from his on-court success, Stewart has grown into an enormous figure in the sports marketing world. She has grown, with endorsement deals for Nike, Puma, and AT&T, from only the basketball world to one of the most marketable athletes in women’s sports. Her move to the New York Liberty has done much to raise her profile as she continues to further her talents on the grand stage. Her contributions have not only heightened their level of performance but also raised her teammates’ level of performance, thereby increasing her visibility and further cementing her position as one of the most influential athletes in the women’s game of basketball.

The very fact that Stewart has opted to move out of coaching her children proves that she deeply understands the high demands that professional coaching requires and, more importantly, how to strike a balance between her personal and professional lives. While many athletes go into coaching after playing, Stewart has decided to pursue other interests, such as business, community service, and activism. For instance, the leadership she provided in the “Togethxr” initiative, which she co-founded with other high-profile female athletes, speaks to her making a committed effort toward women’s empowerment through sports and media.

Stay tuned for more such updates and join us for the exciting second episode of the “Dual Threat Show” as our host, BG12, sits down with Georgia Bulldogs star and Mountain West All-Freshman Team Selection, Asia Avinger.