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Watkins's admiration for Asia Wilson might be well-founded; Wilson is indeed a talented player and reigning MVP. However, when we look at actual viewership numbers, the story becomes more complex. The 2023 WNBA Finals, featuring Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces, failed to attract a million viewers for any game, while Clark’s games managed to pull in upwards of 2.54 million during the playoffs. This discrepancy raises questions about who is really driving the visibility and popularity of women’s basketball: is it the WNBA stars, or is it the rising collegiate talents like Clark?