The popularity of the younger players' cards can be explained in part by the fact that players like Stewart entered the league before card manufacturers started working closely with the WNBA. Howarth said Panini will continue to invest in this area, and he is looking forward to seeing what the future holds.

Sabrina Ionescu and Natasha Cloud did their best to lead New York to the win without Stewart, but fell just short.

Breanna Stewart is still scoring big - this time, with clay. Midway through the WNBA season, and while Stewart continues to produce on the court, she's also be