​Angel McCoughtry built a Hall of Fame-caliber career over 13 WNBA seasons, highlighted by five All-Star selections and two Olympic gold medals. These days, she spends much of her time offering opinions on the league’s current stars, and her latest comments have sparked plenty of reaction.Appearing on the “Get to the Point” podcast with Terrell Owens and Chris Spencer, McCoughtry argued that marketability in the WNBA depends on more than just performance on the court. Her example centered on the gap in attention between two Indiana Fever players.MORE: Caitlin Clark turns heads at NCAA basketball game with boyfriendAngel McCoughtry says looks play a big part in WNBA popularityIndiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22). Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images.McCoughtry said she recently attended a conference where she tested the crowd’s knowledge of the Fever roster. “Everybody loved Indiana, they love Caitlin Clark,” McCoughtry said. “I said, ‘How many of you know Kelsey Mitchell?’ None of them raised their hand. She’s the best player on that team.”Angel McCoughtry believes beauty can play a big part in your success in the WNBA:“I went to a conference. Everybody loved Indiana, they love Caitlin Clark. I said ‘How many of you know Kelsey Mitchell?’ none of them raised their hand. She’s the best player on that team…”(via… pic.twitter.com/7aCCWeHnro— Kyle Ingram (@SnapshotKyle) November 6, 2026Owens asked directly whether McCoughtry was suggesting Clark’s popularity ties to her looks. McCoughtry declined to answer that directly.MORE: Sophie Cunningham’s social presence explodes during WNBA seasonAngel McCoughtry points to Sophie Cunningham’s endorsement dealsMcCoughtry instead turned her argument toward Sophie Cunningham, noting her Adidas shoe deal despite averaging 7.9 points per game this season.“Yes, looks play a part. They play a big part,” McCoughtry said, contrasting Cunningham’s endorsement profile with other players she considers more accomplished on the court.Mitchell, meanwhile, averaged 24.7 points per game this season and has emerged as a legitimate MVP candidate alongside Clark, according to Fever teammates.—Enjoy free coverage of the top news & trending stories with The Big Lead Newsletter —