Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen made history as rookie All-Stars for the Washington Mystics. They are the first rookie teammates to achieve this since 1999.

NBA Legend Carmelo Anthony Had One Word for Angel Reese, WNBA All-Stars originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The WNBA All-Star Weekend had everything you’d hope for: flashy plays, record-breaking moments and a whole lot of personality. But amid all the fun, one team in particular caught everyone’s attention: Angel Reese and the Team Collier squad.

WNBA players on both Team Clark and Team Collier, including huge stars like Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese, wore "Pay Us What You Owe Us" T-shirts during warm-ups ahead of Saturday night's All-Star Game.

Players on Team Clark and Team Collier warmed up for Saturday night’s WNBA All-Star Game in shirts that read “Pay us what you owe us.”

Stars’ demand to the league was direct and unapologetic during Saturday’s game. And the game itself was a significant demonstration of the players using their collective power amid ongoing negotiations that have left players frustrated.

As interest in the league continues to soar, players proved they were just as much style icons as top-tier athletes.

The weekend was a celebration of the league that has seen its numbers skyrocket this year with many players seeking better pay and increased revenue sharing.

WNBA All-Stars kicked off their weekend with a fashion showcase on Thursday night in Indianapolis. Players turned the orange carpet into a runway, delighting fans with bold outfits and stylish looks.

The news comes five days after Thornton, in her 10th season in the league, played a game-high 25 minutes for Team Clark in the All-Star Game in Indianapolis.