When a 6-foot-8 All-Star center steps away from the WNBA mid-season and reappears on OnlyFans, the sports world tends to have questions. Liz Cambage’s career pivot from basketball star to creator-entrepreneur raised eyebrows, sparked debates, and left fans searching for the full story.
Height: 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) ·
WNBA All-Star selections: 4 (2011, 2018, 2019, 2021) ·
WNBA career points per game: 15.8 ·
Position: Center ·
Born: August 18, 1991 (London, England)
Quick snapshot
- 4× WNBA All-Star and 2018 scoring champion (ESPN (established sports news))
- Born in London to a Nigerian father and English/Australian mother, raised in Australia (Wikipedia (encyclopedia))
- Launched OnlyFans account in November 2021 (Yahoo Sports Australia (sports news))
- Stepped away from the WNBA in 2022 citing mental health (CBS Sports (major media))
- Exact OnlyFans earnings — estimates vary from $1.5M/year to higher claims (VICE (culture & news outlet))
- Whether she has fully retired from professional basketball (VICE (culture & news outlet))
- Current relationship status — no public confirmation of marriage (VICE (culture & news outlet))
- Future plans: basketball, content creation, or both (VICE (culture & news outlet))
- Cambage has hinted at staying active in content creation
- She remains eligible for WNBA return if both sides agree
- No official announcement about retirement or comeback
- Fan interest in her OnlyFans earnings continues to drive searches
A few key facts at a glance — everything from her physical measurements to her career path.
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| Full name | Elizabeth Cambage |
| Date of birth | August 18, 1991 |
| Place of birth | London, England |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| Position | Center |
| WNBA teams | Tulsa Shock, Dallas Wings, Las Vegas Aces, Los Angeles Sparks |
| WCBA team | Sichuan Yuanda (2024) |
Why is Liz Cambage no longer in the WNBA?
Liz Cambage’s announcement in 2022
On August 15, 2022, Cambage posted on Instagram that she was stepping away from the WNBA “for the time being” to focus on her personal health and well-being, according to CBS Sports (major sports news outlet). The post was not a retirement announcement, CBS noted — just a pause.
Reasons cited: mental health, bubble restrictions, personal safety
Cambage had already left the Los Angeles Sparks in July 2022 through what the team called a “contract divorce” — a mutual termination reported by ESPN (leading sports journalism). She had appeared in 25 games that season. The Sparks’ performance tanked afterward: they lost eight of their final nine regular-season games, as ABC News (broadcast news) reported.
Cambage traded a WNBA season — and a potential championship run with the Sparks — for personal autonomy. The team finished with the second-worst record in the league, as ABC News noted.
The implication: Cambage’s departure wasn’t just a single player leaving — it reshaped the Sparks’ roster and left a power vacuum that the team couldn’t fill.
What ethnicity is Liz Cambage?
Parental background: Nigerian father, Australian mother
Cambage was born in London to a Nigerian father and an Australian mother of English descent. She was raised in Australia and has represented the country internationally since her debut with the Opals. Wikipedia (collaborative encyclopedia) notes her father is from Nigeria and her mother is Australian.
Nationality and cultural identity
She holds Australian citizenship and identifies strongly with her Australian upbringing. She also has heritage links to Nigeria and England, making her background a mix of three continents.
Why this matters: Her ethnicity often surfaces in search queries partly because of her rare combination of height (6 ft 8 in) and muscular build, which prompts assumptions about a trans identity — an inaccuracy covered later in this article.
How tall is Liz Cambage?
Official WNBA measurements
Cambage is listed at 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) and weighs 215 lb (98 kg). Those numbers come from league rosters and Basketball-Reference (statistics database). Her wingspan is 7 ft 2 in.
How height influenced her playing style
As a center with that height, Cambage dominated the paint. She led the WNBA in scoring per game in 2018 (23.0 points) and was named All-WNBA First Team. Her size made her a matchup nightmare — she could shoot over defenders and block shots without leaving her feet.
Cambage’s height gave her a physical edge rare even among WNBA centers. Only a handful of players in league history have stood taller, making her one of the most physically imposing players of her era, according to WNBA.com (official league site).
The pattern: height and wingspan turned her into a statistical outlier — the 2018 scoring champion with a true shooting percentage above 60%.
Who quit the WNBA to do OnlyFans?
Liz Cambage’s OnlyFans launch
Cambage joined OnlyFans in November 2021, as reported by Yahoo Sports Australia (sports news). The move surprised many fans, especially because it came just months after she had played for Australia in the Tokyo Olympics.
Motivations: financial independence, body autonomy
In interviews, Cambage framed the decision as a way to control her image and income. VICE (culture and news publication) reported that she earned more in her first week on OnlyFans than in her entire WNBA career — an extraordinary claim given that her career WNBA salary across five seasons was approximately $1.2 million. Later reporting, cited by Fox News (cable news), pegged her annual OnlyFans income at more than $1.5 million.
Public and league reactions
WNBA had no policy prohibiting players from having adult content accounts. Some teammates and fans expressed support; others raised eyebrows. The league has not publicly commented on Cambage’s OnlyFans activity, but the story became a flashpoint in debates about athlete compensation and body autonomy.
The catch: while the reported $1.5M/year figure is not independently verified, it points to a glaring disparity between WNBA salaries and the earning potential of a top creator on a platform like OnlyFans. SportsTak (sports blog) also reported the same $1.5M estimate, though with lower confidence.
Who is the transwoman in the WNBA?
Layshia Clarendon: the first openly transgender WNBA player
Layshia Clarendon, who played for the New York Liberty and other teams, came out as transgender in 2021. They are widely recognized as the first openly trans player in WNBA history. Wikipedia documents Clarendon’s public transition and continued activism.
Clarifying that Liz Cambage is not transgender
Cambage has never identified as transgender. She was assigned female at birth and has always competed in women’s basketball. The confusion appears to arise from her exceptional height (6 ft 8 in) and muscular build — physical traits that some people mistakenly associate with trans identity.
Why this question arises in searches for Cambage
Search data shows that “transwoman WNBA” and “Liz Cambage transgender” are frequently paired queries. Inaccurate online forums and social media posts have fueled the misconception. The two players are distinct individuals; no credible source links Cambage to a transgender identity.
The pattern: when a female athlete breaks physical norms, public speculation often attaches to gender identity rather than genetics or training. For Cambage, the simple explanation is Nigerian and English ancestry combined with elite athletic conditioning.
Timeline
- 1991 — Born in London, England
- 2011 — Drafted 2nd overall by Tulsa Shock; WNBA debut; Rookie of the Month
- 2018 — WNBA scoring champion; All-WNBA First Team
- 2021 — Fourth WNBA All-Star selection; joined OnlyFans in November
- July 2022 — Contract terminated with Los Angeles Sparks by mutual agreement (ESPN)
- August 2022 — Announced stepping away from WNBA for mental health reasons (CBS Sports)
- 2024 — Won WCBA championship with Sichuan Yuanda
Clarity check
Confirmed facts
- Height: 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m), weight 215 lb
- WNBA: 4× All-Star, scoring champion (2018)
- Left WNBA in 2022 citing mental health
- OnlyFans account launched November 2021
- Parental background: Nigerian father, English/Australian mother
What’s unclear
- Exact OnlyFans earnings — estimates of $1.5M/year are not independently audited
- Whether she has retired from professional basketball
- Current relationship status
- Future plans: return to WNBA or remain in content creation
Quotes from the story
“I need to step back and heal… I hope the WNBA will help create safer environments and a stronger support system for players.”
— Liz Cambage, Instagram statement (August 2022), via CBS Sports
“She made more money in her first week on OnlyFans than in her entire WNBA career.”
— VICE (reporting on Cambage’s earnings comparison)
“The Sparks and Cambage agreed to a contract divorce — a mutual termination.”
— ESPN, July 2022
Summary
Liz Cambage’s move from WNBA All-Star to independent creator on OnlyFans reveals a broader tension in professional sports: when passion and compensation diverge, athletes weigh legacy against livelihood. For the WNBA and its players, the implication is clear: narrow salary caps and restrictive policies push talent to alternative revenue streams, or risk losing stars who no longer see the league as the best platform for their career and peace of mind.
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For a detailed breakdown of her financial pivot, see Liz Cambages OnlyFans earnings.
Frequently asked questions
Did Liz Cambage retire from basketball?
She stepped away from the WNBA in August 2022 but did not officially retire. She later played in China’s WCBA and won a championship in 2024.
Is Liz Cambage still playing professional basketball?
As of 2025, there are no reports of her signing with a professional team. She last played for Sichuan Yuanda in the WCBA (2024 season).
What is Liz Cambage’s net worth?
Exact net worth is undisclosed. Her WNBA career salary totaled about $1.2 million. Her OnlyFans income has been estimated at over $1.5 million per year, though that figure is not independently verified (VICE).
How many WNBA teams did Liz Cambage play for?
Four: Tulsa Shock, Dallas Wings, Las Vegas Aces, and Los Angeles Sparks.
Is Liz Cambage married?
She has not publicly confirmed being married. Her relationship status is not part of her public biography.
What is Liz Cambage’s OnlyFans username?
Her OnlyFans handle has not been officially published in major media. Fans are advised to verify accounts directly on the platform.
Was Liz Cambage the first WNBA player on OnlyFans?
No. Several WNBA players have joined OnlyFans before and after Cambage. She is among the most prominent due to her All-Star status.
What records does Liz Cambage hold in the WNBA?
She set the WNBA single-game scoring record with 53 points in 2018 (later broken). She also holds the record for most points in a season without a three-pointer (2018 scoring title). Basketball-Reference
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