[2][3] Mabika was brought to the United States by NBA star and fellow Zairean Dikembe Mutombo, who personally appealed to the government officials in Zaire for permission to bring her to the U.S.[4] She played for the Los Angeles Sparks during the WNBA's inaugural season in 1997.

Her debut game was played on June 21, 1997 in a 57 - 67 loss to the New York Liberty where she recorded 8 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist and 2 steals.

[5] In her rookie season, Mabika played in 21 of the team's 28 games, averaging 6.0 points and 2.6 rebounds while the Sparks finished with a 14 - 14 record and missed the playoffs.

Mabika had the most successful years of her career from 2000 to 2002, being selected as an all-star in 2000 and 2002, and winning consecutive championships with the Sparks in 2001 and 2002.

After 11 seasons playing with the Sparks, Mabika signed a free agent contract with the Houston Comets on February 20, 2008.