The WNBA is more popular than it has ever been, and the talented rookie class led by the likes of Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Cameron Brink is a large reason.

However, Brink said during an appearance on Podcast P with Paul George presented by Wave Sports + Entertainment that she finds it hard to understand the league’s rise in popularity because she believes it was warranted long ago.

“I’m not gonna lie, it’s all been confusing, to be honest, it’s like, why now?” Brink said at the 33:25 mark when asked about being a part of the resurgence of women’s basketball.

The Los Angeles Sparks forward went on to explain that she feels like there have been special draft classes that deserved this level of attention well before the 2024 class entered the league.

“It’s just such a crazy shift and I’m not gonna lie, I’m like, better late than never. … I think our draft class is special, but there’s so many draft classes before us that have been just as talented,” Brink said. “So I think it’s just a change of the times.”

Brink added that she has the utmost respect for the veterans who laid the foundation for her and the rest of the rookies to build upon during the 2024 season.

“It’s all respect on my end and I hope they know that it’s because of them that we’re here now,” she said.