October 1, 2023; The New York Liberty defeat the Connecticut Sun 87-84 at Mohegan Sun to advance to the 2023 WNBA Finals (Brandon Todd/Live Nation)
How a WNBA owner is turning a team 'no one wanted' into $150M franchise

CNN’s Carolyn Manno sat down with Brooklyn Nets and New York Liberty majority owner Clara Wu Tsai, who turned a team "no one wanted" into a $150M franchise. Wu Tsai also discussed the growth of the WNBA and the importance of attracting new fans, while staying true to the Liberty's original fan base.

 

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