“Keeping the main thing, the main thing is really important because even though my W contract may not be as much as I’m making off the court, that is how I show up in this space and that’s what I love to do,” she said at CNBC and Boardroom’s Game Plan Summit.

“So I’ve been working pretty hard at my rehab. I conducted a photo session with LegalZoom approximately seven days following my injury. and it served as a gentle reminder that my injury won’t hold me back. I can continue to run a business.”

Because Brink was in the same selection class as Caitlin Clark, she was a little bit underappreciated when she first joined the WNBA. Before rupturing her ACL, the 6’4″ forward was poised to have a fantastic year defensively. She was averaging 5.3 rebounds and 2.3 blocks through 15 games, the latter of which was only exceeded by A’ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces.

The substantial portfolio that Brink developed during her Stanford competitions followed her into the professional ranks. She was one of the athletes that starred in the April release of Puma’s “We Got Now” advertising campaign.

Despite the financial advances made by WNBA players in the most recent CBA, they are nevertheless encouraged to develop their brands outside of hoops and, in certain situations, play all year round.

Brink’s rookie deal pays her less than $80,000 in each of the first two years, with an increase to $85,873 in 2026. Her WNBA deal likely contributes very little to her annual salary.