Unrivaled is Napheesa Collier's brainchild: a women's 3-on-3 basketball league based in Miami. Some of the biggest WNBA stars — from Brittney Griner to Breanna Stewart (Collier's Unrivaled cofounder) — have joined the roster to compete during the WNBA offseason, when many players typically play internationally. "For a long time, players would go straight from the WNBA to overseas and then back," Collier says, which would leave them with about 10 days of downtime, increasing their risk of injury. Going overseas can create a grueling cycle, Collier says, both physically and financially. "A lot of people don't realize, we make most of our money off the court, and so brand building is a huge part of our careers. When you go overseas, you're essentially going dark for that six months," she says. You lose the opportunity to activate with brands for partnership deals. On top of that, you're far from your loved ones for months at a time, Collier says. Her solution: a domestic offseason league "where you're not away from your family, you're not overseas, you are home for holidays," Collier says. But you're still improving your game and making money. Subscribe to PS Fit!
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