Sabrina Ionescu Ranks 13th on Forbes' Top Female Athletes List

New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu achieved a career milestone by ranking 13th on Forbes' list of the world's highest-paid female athletes for 2025, earning $10.5 million, even as authorities investigated a burglary at her Los Angeles-area home that same week.

The 28-year-old Ionescu, who trails only Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark among WNBA players on the list, secured her spot through a combination of on-court salary and substantial off-court endorsements. Forbes reported she earned $0.5 million from her Liberty contract and $10 million from sponsorships and business ventures. She joined Clark and Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese as the only three WNBA players in the top 20, where athletes across sports collectively earned $293 million, a 13 percent increase from 2024. This surge highlights the accelerating commercial growth in women's athletics, driven by rising visibility and investment.

Ionescu's 2025 season on the court included her fourth consecutive All-WNBA selection and a second win in the league's 3-point contest. Despite the Liberty's first-round playoff exit after their 2024 championship, her off-court pursuits flourished. She signed deals with fintech firm Ant...