The Caitlin Clark Effect helped bring the WNBA to Philadelphia. Dawn Staley should be a part-owner.

It feels like Caitlin Clark is finally coming to Philadelphia. At least, the tangential ripple from the Caitlin Clark tidal wave is roaring up the Delaware river.

After 28 years, the WNBA finally has committed to launch an expansion team in Philadelphia that will begin play in 2030, thanks to a bid by Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, the 76ers’ parent group.

There is no word of any involvement by Dobbins Tech alumna and South Carolina coach Dawn Staley, who has long lobbied for a piece of a WNBA team. Staley is the face of women’s college basketball, which has never been more relevant. Folks tend to do what she tells them to, and she’ll tell them to come see the new club.

If Sixers owner Josh Harris has any sense, he’ll be on the phone with Staley today.

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