Current Events > Gap between Caitlin Clark's WNBA salary and her male counterparts draws outrage

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inTaCtfuL 04/16/24 6:24:07 PM #51:	I could be hella wrong with this but for the top tier stars of their sports, don't they usually get paid alot more in endorsements than their actual contract? Yeah she's getting paid 75k by the WNBA right now but I'm sure that she'll get millions a year on endorsements alone. She'll be fine --- i7-3970X Extreme ~ Asus Rampage IV Extreme ~ 32 GB DDR3-2133 ~ 10 TB 7200RPM ~ 500 GB SSD ~ 690 x2 ~ 1200 W PSU Gold ~ <cite>inTaCtfuL posted [p:979946615] in Gap betwee... [t:80748746]...</cite> <quote>I could be hella wrong with this but for the top tier stars of their sports, don't they usually get paid alot more in endorsements than their actual contract? Yeah she's getting paid 75k by the WNBA right now but I'm sure that she'll get millions a year on endorsements alone. She'll be fine </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
bigblu89 04/16/24 6:28:01 PM #52:	Clay, youre fighting a good fight, but like I said before, it took the NBA DECADES to become the juggernaut that it is now. The NBA Finals was aired on tape delay in the 1970s and early 80s. One incredible talent will not change the landscape overnight. --- It takes zero effort to be a good person. <cite>bigblu89 posted [p:979946682] in Gap betwee... [t:80748746]...</cite> <quote>Clay, youre fighting a good fight, but like I said before, it took the NBA DECADES to become the juggernaut that it is now. The NBA Finals was aired on tape delay in the 1970s and early 80s. One incredible talent will not change the landscape overnight. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ClayGuida 04/16/24 6:31:14 PM #53:	I'm not fighting any fight. There's nothing we can do since it's all a CBA but I am stating outright facts. If people want to disregard said facts, that's on them. --- lolAmerica <cite>ClayGuida posted [p:979946728] in Gap betwee... [t:80748746]...</cite> <quote>I'm not fighting any fight. There's nothing we can do since it's all a CBA but I am stating outright facts. If people want to disregard said facts, that's on them. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mizznox 04/16/24 6:31:17 PM #54:	whitelytning posted... Are there max rookie contracts in the WNBA? Is that what she got? If not, her agents and representatives are to blame. I get that they cant pay her a lot because they dont make any money but she should have gotten a Messi like deal where she gets a piece of the teams revenue. The WNBA has a rookie scale that her contract adheres to, there's no negotiation involved (at least, I'm pretty sure - the NBA has some wiggle room in that their salary can be anywhere from 80% to 120% of the rookie scale amount, but I don't believe the WNBA has that option). And their CBA certainly doesn't allow just straight up giving a piece of the team's revenue, lol. inTaCtfuL posted... I could be hella wrong with this but for the top tier stars of their sports, don't they usually get paid alot more in endorsements than their actual contract? Yeah she's getting paid 75k by the WNBA right now but I'm sure that she'll get millions a year on endorsements alone. She'll be fine She's already reportedly been making about $3M/year in endorsements, and that surely has gone up recently/will go up soon. --- https://i.imgur.com/qUAL3fG.gifv <cite>Mizznox posted [p:979946729] in Gap betwee... [t:80748746]...</cite> <quote>whitelytning posted... </cite><quote>Are there max rookie contracts in the WNBA? Is that what she got?If not, her agents and representatives are to blame. I get that they cant pay her a lot because they dont make any money but she should have gotten a Messi like deal where she gets a piece of the teams revenue.</quote>The WNBA has a rookie scale that her contract adheres to, there's no negotiation involved (at least, I'm pretty sure - the NBA has some wiggle room in that their salary can be anywhere from 80% to 120% of the rookie scale amount, but I don't believe the WNBA has that option). And their CBA certainly doesn't allow just straight up giving a piece of the team's revenue, lol.inTaCtfuL posted... </cite><quote>I could be hella wrong with this but for the top tier stars of their sports, don't they usually get paid alot more in endorsements than their actual contract? Yeah she's getting paid 75k by the WNBA right now but I'm sure that she'll get millions a year on endorsements alone. She'll be fine</quote>She's already reportedly been making about $3M/year in endorsements, and that surely has gone up recently/will go up soon. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BewmHedshot 04/16/24 6:31:53 PM #55:	whitelytning posted... Are there max rookie contracts in the WNBA? Is that what she got? If not, her agents and representatives are to blame. I get that they cant pay her a lot because they dont make any money but she should have gotten a Messi like deal where she gets a piece of the teams revenue. Rookie scale contracts in both the NBA and WNBA are determined by your draft position. There's also a maximum salary which is like 120,000 or so. <cite>BewmHedshot posted [p:979946742] in Gap betwee... [t:80748746]...</cite> <quote>whitelytning posted... </cite><quote>Are there max rookie contracts in the WNBA? Is that what she got? If not, her agents and representatives are to blame. I get that they cant pay her a lot because they dont make any money but she should have gotten a Messi like deal where she gets a piece of the teams revenue.</quote>Rookie scale contracts in both the NBA and WNBA are determined by your draft position. There's also a maximum salary which is like 120,000 or so.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CADE_FOSTER 04/16/24 6:32:00 PM #56:	If Cailtin doesnt get people to watch the WNBA is dead <cite>CADE_FOSTER posted [p:979946744] in Gap betwee... [t:80748746]...</cite> <quote>If Cailtin doesnt get people to watch the WNBA is dead</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mizznox 04/16/24 6:34:00 PM #57:	BewmHedshot posted... There's also a maximum salary which is like 120,000 or so. Double that - it's about $242k for the upcoming season. --- https://i.imgur.com/qUAL3fG.gifv <cite>Mizznox posted [p:979946779] in Gap betwee... [t:80748746]...</cite> <quote>BewmHedshot posted... </cite><quote>There's also a maximum salary which is like 120,000 or so.</quote>Double that - it's about $242k for the upcoming season. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
bigblu89 04/16/24 6:35:51 PM #58:	ClayGuida posted... I'm not fighting any fight. There's nothing we can do since it's all a CBA but I am stating outright facts. If people want to disregard said facts, that's on them. True. The facts are whoever negotiated the current CBA did a terrible job. But also argued from a place of zero power, considering the money the WNBA generates. --- It takes zero effort to be a good person. <cite>bigblu89 posted [p:979946808] in Gap betwee... [t:80748746]...</cite> <quote>ClayGuida posted... </cite><quote>I'm not fighting any fight. There's nothing we can do since it's all a CBA but I am stating outright facts. If people want to disregard said facts, that's on them.</quote>True. The facts are whoever negotiated the current CBA did a terrible job. But also argued from a place of zero power, considering the money the WNBA generates. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ironman2009 04/16/24 6:36:38 PM #59:	Mizznox posted... Double that - it's about $242k for the upcoming season. I'm betting the hype lasts a month or 2. Unless she starts dunking people will get bored quick enough. Edit - quoted wrong post --- THRILLHO <cite>ironman2009 posted [p:979946831] in Gap betwee... [t:80748746]...</cite> <quote>Mizznox posted... </cite><quote>Double that - it's about $242k for the upcoming season.</quote>I'm betting the hype lasts a month or 2. Unless she starts dunking people will get bored quick enough. Edit - quoted wrong post </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CADE_FOSTER 04/16/24 6:37:24 PM #60:	Until the Wnba can stand on its own without the NBA's support cant really do anything <cite>CADE_FOSTER posted [p:979946842] in Gap betwee... [t:80748746]...</cite> <quote>Until the Wnba can stand on its own without the NBA's support cant really do anything</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BewmHedshot 04/16/24 6:37:59 PM #61:	Mizznox posted... Double that - it's about $242k for the upcoming season. Ah it's gone up a bit since the last time I cared about the WNBA apparently. <cite>BewmHedshot posted [p:979946855] in Gap betwee... [t:80748746]...</cite> <quote>Mizznox posted... </cite><quote>Double that - it's about $242k for the upcoming season.</quote>Ah it's gone up a bit since the last time I cared about the WNBA apparently.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
gamepimp12 04/16/24 6:44:42 PM #62:	Mizznox posted... Profits are going to have sustain and keep going up - and probably need a renegotiation of the % that goes to players when their CBA is up (2027 I think) - before we start seeing single season salaries that hit a million. The highest salary this season is about $241k, with the max set at about $264k for 2027. the wnba gets a new tv deal at the end of 2025 season itll probably hit a million long as this year goes well --- we rich now but used to be slaves,we pushing whips now we used to be whipped,rockin chains when we used to be in 'em <cite>gamepimp12 posted [p:979946967] in Gap betwee... [t:80748746]...</cite> <quote>Mizznox posted... </cite><quote>Profits are going to have sustain and keep going up - and probably need a renegotiation of the % that goes to players when their CBA is up (2027 I think) - before we start seeing single season salaries that hit a million. The highest salary this season is about $241k, with the max set at about $264k for 2027.</quote>the wnba gets a new tv deal at the end of 2025 season itll probably hit a million long as this year goes well </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
pnut027 04/16/24 6:47:05 PM #63:	ClayGuida posted... She's bringing in a shit ton of money to the WNBA already. Her game against Connecticut is already sold out and tickets are going for like 800 for nose bleeds on the aftermarket. Quite literally anything can be that high when youre scalping. PS5s were selling for $3000 by scalpers. That doesnt mean it was worth it. --- If you're not getting promoted, it's not because you're not good at your job. It's because you're good at ONLY your job. <cite>pnut027 posted [p:979947021] in Gap betwee... [t:80748746]...</cite> <quote>ClayGuida posted... </cite><quote>She's bringing in a shit ton of money to the WNBA already. Her game against Connecticut is already sold out and tickets are going for like 800 for nose bleeds on the aftermarket.</quote>Quite literally anything can be that high when youre scalping.PS5s were selling for $3000 by scalpers. That doesnt mean it was worth it. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ClayGuida 04/16/24 6:50:51 PM #64:	pnut027 posted... Quite literally anything can be that high when youre scalping. PS5s were selling for $3000 by scalpers. That doesnt mean it was worth it. Tickets for her NCAA games were record breaking. Not shocking that her stardom transitioned to the pros. --- lolAmerica <cite>ClayGuida posted [p:979947102] in Gap betwee... [t:80748746]...</cite> <quote>pnut027 posted... </cite><quote>Quite literally anything can be that high when youre scalping.PS5s were selling for $3000 by scalpers. That doesnt mean it was worth it.</quote>Tickets for her NCAA games were record breaking. Not shocking that her stardom transitioned to the pros. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
pnut027 04/16/24 7:17:33 PM #65:	ClayGuida posted... Tickets for her NCAA games were record breaking. Not shocking that her stardom transitioned to the pros. We can all agree that she is being underpaid. Hell I make more than her (salary-wise) and I sit in a lab watching graphs. But folks in general have to stop making the comparison between WNBA and NBA wages if they want to be taken seriously. --- If you're not getting promoted, it's not because you're not good at your job. It's because you're good at ONLY your job. <cite>pnut027 posted [p:979947593] in Gap betwee... [t:80748746]...</cite> <quote>ClayGuida posted... </cite><quote>Tickets for her NCAA games were record breaking. Not shocking that her stardom transitioned to the pros.</quote>We can all agree that she is being underpaid. Hell I make more than her (salary-wise) and I sit in a lab watching graphs. But folks in general have to stop making the comparison between WNBA and NBA wages if they want to be taken seriously. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DepreceV2 04/16/24 7:21:06 PM #66:	Were_Wyrm posted... A league that is almost entirely subsidized by another league doesn't pay as well??? Who would have thought? --- Atlanta Falcons choking a 28-3 lead in the 3rd qtr: https://youtu.be/gY8exXZgyqc Atlanta Falcons choking a 26-10 lead in the 4th qtr: https://youtu.be/BYJHgyXiwvs <cite>DepreceV2 posted [p:979947663] in Gap betwee... [t:80748746]...</cite> <quote>Were_Wyrm posted... </cite><quote>A league that is almost entirely subsidized by another league doesn't pay as well??? Who would have thought?</quote> </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Pikachuchupika 04/16/24 7:23:49 PM #67:	Without the NBA keeping them afloat, they would have gone bankrupt a long time ago. <cite>Pikachuchupika posted [p:979947706] in Gap betwee... [t:80748746]...</cite> <quote>Without the NBA keeping them afloat, they would have gone bankrupt a long time ago. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
AloneIBreak 04/16/24 8:01:59 PM #68:	Pretty crazy. Im not familiar with WNBA contracts though. How does this compare to non-rookie top players in the league? --- "You mustn't exaggerate, young man. That's always a sign that your argument is weak." - Bertrand Russell <cite>AloneIBreak posted [p:979948368] in Gap betwee... [t:80748746]...</cite> <quote>Pretty crazy. Im not familiar with WNBA contracts though. How does this compare to non-rookie top players in the league? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
lilORANG 04/16/24 8:03:15 PM #69:	I'm a CC fan and she was fun as hell to watch in the tournament but the WNBA is a joke. If she helps make it less of a joke then she absolutely deserves more money but right now who cares? --- Science and Algorithms <cite>lilORANG posted [p:979948389] in Gap betwee... [t:80748746]...</cite> <quote>I'm a CC fan and she was fun as hell to watch in the tournament but the WNBA is a joke. If she helps make it less of a joke then she absolutely deserves more money but right now who cares? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheSuperSilver 04/16/24 8:19:43 PM #70:	Steph Curry makes more per game than what Caitlin Clark is making for 4 years While the contract Caitlin Clark signed is a pittance, please don't do that to her. Steph has been an international superstar sharpshooter for the last decade and has brought untold revenue to the NBA not to talk of his 4 championships. I expect great things from her in the WNBA but comparing her to Steph like that is unfair. --- When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust the action steps. - Confucius <cite>TheSuperSilver posted [p:979948720] in Gap betwee... [t:80748746]...</cite> <quote><quote>Steph Curry makes more per game than what Caitlin Clark is making for 4 years</quote>While the contract Caitlin Clark signed is a pittance, please don't do that to her. Steph has been an international superstar sharpshooter for the last decade and has brought untold revenue to the NBA not to talk of his 4 championships. I expect great things from her in the WNBA but comparing her to Steph like that is unfair. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Haejin 04/16/24 8:22:53 PM #71:	America is messed up. That's all I gotta say. --- https://i.imgur.com/Iox9hAv.png <cite>Haejin posted [p:979948798] in Gap betwee... [t:80748746]...</cite> <quote>America is messed up. That's all I gotta say. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ShineboxPhil 04/16/24 8:29:36 PM #72:	Wnba is 3 months long and no one watches it. That answers the issue. --- Vegas Golden Knights, Denver Nuggets, Texas Rangers, Kansas City Chiefs, Manchester City #1 Fan <cite>ShineboxPhil posted [p:979948951] in Gap betwee... [t:80748746]...</cite> <quote>Wnba is 3 months long and no one watches it.That answers the issue. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Zikten 04/16/24 8:31:18 PM #73:	Unfortunately, most of society has never cared about women's sports <cite>Zikten posted [p:979948994] in Gap betwee... [t:80748746]...</cite> <quote>Unfortunately, most of society has never cared about women's sports</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
thronedfire2 04/16/24 8:35:25 PM #74:	if she actually draws those kinds of numbers for games that's one thing, I think a draft is a bit different --- I could see you, but I couldn't hear you You were holding your hat in the breeze Turning away from me In this moment you were stolen... <cite>thronedfire2 posted [p:979949067] in Gap betwee... [t:80748746]...</cite> <quote>if she actually draws those kinds of numbers for games that's one thing, I think a draft is a bit different </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
bfslick50 04/16/24 8:36:14 PM #75:	Zikten posted... Unfortunately, most of society has never cared about women's sports Theres more to it than that. When womens soccer blew up in popularity and became more popular than the men, that didnt give them a pay raise until there were complaints. Right now womens basketball is having a moment but that increase popularity is just going to line owners pockets unless theres similar attention brought to the issue. --- "Something's wrong! Murder isn't working and that's all we're good at." ~Futurama <cite>bfslick50 posted [p:979949081] in Gap betwee... [t:80748746]...</cite> <quote>Zikten posted... </cite><quote>Unfortunately, most of society has never cared about women's sports</quote>Theres more to it than that. When womens soccer blew up in popularity and became more popular than the men, that didnt give them a pay raise until there were complaints. Right now womens basketball is having a moment but that increase popularity is just going to line owners pockets unless theres similar attention brought to the issue. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
inTaCtfuL 04/16/24 8:46:09 PM #76:	TheSuperSilver posted... While the contract Caitlin Clark signed is a pittance, please don't do that to her. Steph has been an international superstar sharpshooter for the last decade and has brought untold revenue to the NBA not to talk of his 4 championships. I expect great things from her in the WNBA but comparing her to Steph like that is unfair. And the funny thing is that Curry is a huge reason why sharpshooters like Clark are now allowed to do what they do best which is shoot the basketball at high volume/usage. --- i7-3970X Extreme ~ Asus Rampage IV Extreme ~ 32 GB DDR3-2133 ~ 10 TB 7200RPM ~ 500 GB SSD ~ 690 x2 ~ 1200 W PSU Gold ~ <cite>inTaCtfuL posted [p:979949278] in Gap betwee... [t:80748746]...</cite> <quote>TheSuperSilver posted... </cite><quote>While the contract Caitlin Clark signed is a pittance, please don't do that to her. Steph has been an international superstar sharpshooter for the last decade and has brought untold revenue to the NBA not to talk of his 4 championships. I expect great things from her in the WNBA but comparing her to Steph like that is unfair.</quote>And the funny thing is that Curry is a huge reason why sharpshooters like Clark are now allowed to do what they do best which is shoot the basketball at high volume/usage. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Devilanse333 04/16/24 8:51:49 PM #77:	She makes less than a nurse, teacher, or cop. One would think the people teaching your children and caring for the sick would make as much or more than someone who plays with a ball. If Clark can maintain her level of play against professional talent, the WNBA will most certainly blow up in the next 2-5 years. This will definitely mean more $$$ in the long run for the league and players. --- XBOX Live Gamertag: DevilAnse33v2 PSN: DevilAnse33 <cite>Devilanse333 posted [p:979949380] in Gap betwee... [t:80748746]...</cite> <quote>She makes less than a nurse, teacher, or cop.One would think the people teaching your children and caring for the sick would make as much or more than someone who plays with a ball.If Clark can maintain her level of play against professional talent, the WNBA will most certainly blow up in the next 2-5 years. This will definitely mean more $$$ in the long run for the league and players. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
hyperskate65 04/16/24 8:55:11 PM #78:	Unpopular opinion: all pro sports players should make around that much. --- his comparison suggests we're closet african americans. I do be streaming: http://www.twitch.tv/blah_blahx <cite>hyperskate65 posted [p:979949443] in Gap betwee... [t:80748746]...</cite> <quote>Unpopular opinion: all pro sports players should make around that much. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
inTaCtfuL 04/16/24 9:04:44 PM #79:	hyperskate65 posted... Unpopular opinion: all pro sports players should make around that much. I understand why people think like that because it's not an important job in the grand scheme of society but people are paying good money to be entertained by them and if they're not getting paid all that then it's just going to the pockets of the owners and that doesn't sit right with me at all. --- i7-3970X Extreme ~ Asus Rampage IV Extreme ~ 32 GB DDR3-2133 ~ 10 TB 7200RPM ~ 500 GB SSD ~ 690 x2 ~ 1200 W PSU Gold ~ <cite>inTaCtfuL posted [p:979949640] in Gap betwee... [t:80748746]...</cite> <quote>hyperskate65 posted... </cite><quote>Unpopular opinion: all pro sports players should make around that much.</quote>I understand why people think like that because it's not an important job in the grand scheme of society but people are paying good money to be entertained by them and if they're not getting paid all that then it's just going to the pockets of the owners and that doesn't sit right with me at all. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
RetuenOfDevsman 04/17/24 1:23:45 AM #80:	hyperskate65 posted... Unpopular opinion: all pro sports players should make around that much. Eh There are reasons this out of control athlete pay happens, and it's not as simple as "just stop paying them as much." Imagine if all the seats in the arena cost one penny for a game. Naturally, people would scalp them because they're worth more than they cost. The black market is eliminated (or near enough to it in theory) when the seat is priced at the level where everyone who want a seat at the asking price has one. Above the level and you have unsold seats, and below that level you have unseated viewers. And this same logic applies to every piece of the business, from concessions to merchandise to the players themselves being bought out by a different team for more money. --- There's a difference between canon and not-stupid. <cite>RetuenOfDevsman posted [p:979952988] in Gap betwee... [t:80748746]...</cite> <quote>hyperskate65 posted... </cite><quote>Unpopular opinion: all pro sports players should make around that much.</quote>EhThere are reasons this out of control athlete pay happens, and it's not as simple as "just stop paying them as much."Imagine if all the seats in the arena cost one penny for a game. Naturally, people would scalp them because they're worth more than they cost. The black market is eliminated (or near enough to it in theory) when the seat is priced at the level where everyone who want a seat at the asking price has one. Above the level and you have unsold seats, and below that level you have unseated viewers.And this same logic applies to every piece of the business, from concessions to merchandise to the players themselves being bought out by a different team for more money. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Vyrulisse 04/17/24 1:28:30 AM #81:	Blanket equality in pay doesn't work in this situation. Merely existing doesn't mean a league should pay as much as another. If the WNBA actually blows up and becomes super popular and pay doesn't go up then it's time to start asking questions. --- http://i.imgur.com/6VeX04D.jpg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7T2OR-O2Vk <cite>Vyrulisse posted [p:979953013] in Gap betwee... [t:80748746]...</cite> <quote>Blanket equality in pay doesn't work in this situation.Merely existing doesn't mean a league should pay as much as another.If the WNBA actually blows up and becomes super popular and pay doesn't go up then it's time to start asking questions. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
electricbugs2 04/17/24 1:30:43 AM #82:	With NIL and endorsements she's going to be fine. She was wearing a Prada suit at the draft last night. Kelsey Plum who was Clark before Clark makes about $150,000 per year. So expect Clark to get around that if she continues to dominate at the next level. --- Balenciaga hoodies and Gucci shoes #FreeMelly <cite>electricbugs2 posted [p:979953027] in Gap betwee... [t:80748746]...</cite> <quote>With NIL and endorsements she's going to be fine. She was wearing a Prada suit at the draft last night.Kelsey Plum who was Clark before Clark makes about $150,000 per year. So expect Clark to get around that if she continues to dominate at the next level. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Enclave 04/17/24 1:31:42 AM #83:	If they want the WNBA to grow they need to cultivate talent and you cannot cultivate talent with salaries like that. Why would a woman actually put serious effort into becoming great at basketball or some other sport when they'll make the same or more in another field that isn't as hard on their body and doesn't risk potential life time injury? I'm not saying to pay them what players in the NBA are getting but I mean come on, they're not giving women a reason to really dedicate themselves to sport. --- The commercial says that Church isn't for perfect people, I guess that's why I'm an atheist. <cite>Enclave posted [p:979953036] in Gap betwee... [t:80748746]...</cite> <quote>If they want the WNBA to grow they need to cultivate talent and you cannot cultivate talent with salaries like that. Why would a woman actually put serious effort into becoming great at basketball or some other sport when they'll make the same or more in another field that isn't as hard on their body and doesn't risk potential life time injury?I'm not saying to pay them what players in the NBA are getting but I mean come on, they're not giving women a reason to really dedicate themselves to sport. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
electricbugs2 04/17/24 1:35:32 AM #84:	To be fair several WNBA players have said they know that they won't get what the men are being paid. What they want is revenue sharing and a percentage of merch sales. Which would be fine if the W actually made money, but it doesn't. Hopefully Clark, Brink etc bring more eyes to it so that can happen, but I won't hold my breath. WNCAA is simply way more popular than the Dub. --- Balenciaga hoodies and Gucci shoes #FreeMelly <cite>electricbugs2 posted [p:979953075] in Gap betwee... [t:80748746]...</cite> <quote>To be fair several WNBA players have said they know that they won't get what the men are being paid. What they want is revenue sharing and a percentage of merch sales. Which would be fine if the W actually made money, but it doesn't. Hopefully Clark, Brink etc bring more eyes to it so that can happen, but I won't hold my breath.WNCAA is simply way more popular than the Dub. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DarkProto05 04/17/24 1:43:30 AM #85:	hyperskate65 posted... Unpopular opinion: all pro sports players should make around that much. Noooo. That only puts more money into the hands of the greedy billionaire owners. The players do all of the hard work and are the sole reason these teams generate so much revenue. They deserve every cent. --- Alpha Sapphire FC: 2552 5569 3267 <cite>DarkProto05 posted [p:979953128] in Gap betwee... [t:80748746]...</cite> <quote>hyperskate65 posted... </cite><quote>Unpopular opinion: all pro sports players should make around that much.</quote>Noooo. That only puts more money into the hands of the greedy billionaire owners. The players do all of the hard work and are the sole reason these teams generate so much revenue. They deserve every cent. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
PowerMan5000000 04/17/24 1:46:28 AM #86:	College WNBA was pretty sick this year and hopefully they and fans keep up the momentum so eventually the players earn more. --- Have I now become your enemy by telling you the truth? Galatians 4:16 <cite>PowerMan5000000 posted [p:979953148] in Gap betwee... [t:80748746]...</cite> <quote>College WNBA was pretty sick this year and hopefully they and fans keep up the momentum so eventually the players earn more. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
electricbugs2 04/17/24 1:52:17 AM #87:	PowerMan5000000 posted... College WNBA was pretty sick this year and hopefully they and fans keep up the momentum so eventually the players earn more. There's definitely going to be an uptick in attendance to start the year at least. This is arguably the most stacked draft class in WNBA history, and that's with Paige Buckets going back for one more run at it. Guys who have never watched a W game in there life were going apeshit for the draft this year. --- Balenciaga hoodies and Gucci shoes #FreeMelly <cite>electricbugs2 posted [p:979953186] in Gap betwee... [t:80748746]...</cite> <quote>PowerMan5000000 posted... </cite><quote>College WNBA was pretty sick this year and hopefully they and fans keep up the momentum so eventually the players earn more.</quote>There's definitely going to be an uptick in attendance to start the year at least.This is arguably the most stacked draft class in WNBA history, and that's with Paige Buckets going back for one more run at it. Guys who have never watched a W game in there life were going apeshit for the draft this year. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BlackHorse6969 04/17/24 1:57:50 AM #88:	if she wants to paid like a man, she needs to start playing with the men --- http://i.imgur.com/dMnyy10.jpg <cite>BlackHorse6969 posted [p:979953226] in Gap betwee... [t:80748746]...</cite> <quote>if she wants to paid like a man, she needs to start playing with the men </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
pretzelcoatl 04/17/24 2:53:50 AM #89:	Something something Bill Burr. Salary tied to viewership, something something. Watching and attending more games will probably cause this to change. Not that I care about any sports, male or female. <cite>pretzelcoatl posted [p:979953582] in Gap betwee... [t:80748746]...</cite> <quote>Something something Bill Burr. Salary tied to viewership, something something. Watching and attending more games will probably cause this to change.Not that I care about any sports, male or female.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
pnut027 04/17/24 12:07:53 PM #90:	electricbugs2 posted... With NIL and endorsements she's going to be fine. She was wearing a Prada suit at the draft last night. Kelsey Plum who was Clark before Clark makes about $150,000 per year. So expect Clark to get around that if she continues to dominate at the next level. Tbf she probably didnt buy that dress. --- If you're not getting promoted, it's not because you're not good at your job. It's because you're good at ONLY your job. <cite>pnut027 posted [p:979958729] in Gap betwee... [t:80748746]...</cite> <quote>electricbugs2 posted... </cite><quote>With NIL and endorsements she's going to be fine. She was wearing a Prada suit at the draft last night.Kelsey Plum who was Clark before Clark makes about $150,000 per year. So expect Clark to get around that if she continues to dominate at the next level.</quote>Tbf she probably didnt buy that dress. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ClayGuida 04/17/24 1:34:43 PM #91:	hyperskate65 posted... Unpopular opinion: all pro sports players should make around that much. Na. Billionaires don't need more money. Plus these athletes have a shelf life not only in the sport but in life. --- lolAmerica <cite>ClayGuida posted [p:979960229] in Gap betwee... [t:80748746]...</cite> <quote>hyperskate65 posted... </cite><quote>Unpopular opinion: all pro sports players should make around that much.</quote>Na. Billionaires don't need more money. Plus these athletes have a shelf life not only in the sport but in life. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Quicksilver 04/17/24 1:37:16 PM #92:	Wow over 300k in four years. Sounds like she is going to be rich. I know lots of families whose combined income comes no where near that. They are paying her a good salary so what is the problem? --- I play video games. <cite>Quicksilver posted [p:979960269] in Gap betwee... [t:80748746]...</cite> <quote>Wow over 300k in four years. Sounds like she is going to be rich. I know lots of families whose combined income comes no where near that. They are paying her a good salary so what is the problem? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ClayGuida 04/17/24 1:42:48 PM #93:	Quicksilver posted... Wow over 300k in four years. Sounds like she is going to be rich. I know lots of families whose combined income comes no where near that. They are paying her a good salary so what is the problem? You think $37 an hour to be a top tier athlete is rich? --- lolAmerica <cite>ClayGuida posted [p:979960355] in Gap betwee... [t:80748746]...</cite> <quote>Quicksilver posted... </cite><quote>Wow over 300k in four years. Sounds like she is going to be rich. I know lots of families whose combined income comes no where near that. They are paying her a good salary so what is the problem?</quote>You think $37 an hour to be a top tier athlete is rich? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tanthalas 04/17/24 1:43:36 PM #94:	This is like the outrage around how much the world champion female US football team earns compared to their male counterparts. It all depends on the revenue each team/league brings in. If WNBA teams dont generate as much revenue as the NBA teams, theres no way athletes in both will have similar salaries. --- Sir Markham pointed out, drinking another brandy. "A chap who can point at you and say 'die' has the distinct advantage". <cite>Tanthalas posted [p:979960365] in Gap betwee... [t:80748746]...</cite> <quote>This is like the outrage around how much the world champion female US football team earns compared to their male counterparts.It all depends on the revenue each team/league brings in.If WNBA teams dont generate as much revenue as the NBA teams, theres no way athletes in both will have similar salaries. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
gamer167 04/17/24 1:44:38 PM #95:	If Clark puts the asses in the seats like she did in college then the money will come. However, theres a very real chance that Clark only amounts to an above average player in the WNBA. It is unlikely she puts up the numbers she did in college that made her a superstar. <cite>gamer167 posted [p:979960382] in Gap betwee... [t:80748746]...</cite> <quote>If Clark puts the asses in the seats like she did in college then the money will come.However, theres a very real chance that Clark only amounts to an above average player in the WNBA. It is unlikely she puts up the numbers she did in college that made her a superstar.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Quicksilver 04/17/24 1:54:47 PM #96:	ClayGuida posted... You think $37 an hour to be a top tier athlete is rich? Yeah that is a lot of money. You have to be delusional to not think 37 an hour is a lot. Not many jobs offer that much these days. --- I play video games. <cite>Quicksilver posted [p:979960551] in Gap betwee... [t:80748746]...</cite> <quote>ClayGuida posted... </cite><quote>You think $37 an hour to be a top tier athlete is rich?</quote>Yeah that is a lot of money. You have to be delusional to not think 37 an hour is a lot. Not many jobs offer that much these days. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ClayGuida 04/17/24 1:55:09 PM #97:	Tanthalas posted... This is like the outrage around how much the world champion female US football team earns compared to their male counterparts. It all depends on the revenue each team/league brings in. If WNBA teams dont generate as much revenue as the NBA teams, theres no way athletes in both will have similar salaries. The problem with that reasoning is that the US Mens team never drew a dime. It was playing various other nations teams that did. While the women's team drew ratings and money and never earned a pittance. --- lolAmerica <cite>ClayGuida posted [p:979960558] in Gap betwee... [t:80748746]...</cite> <quote>Tanthalas posted... </cite><quote>This is like the outrage around how much the world champion female US football team earns compared to their male counterparts.It all depends on the revenue each team/league brings in.If WNBA teams dont generate as much revenue as the NBA teams, theres no way athletes in both will have similar salaries.</quote>The problem with that reasoning is that the US Mens team never drew a dime. It was playing various other nations teams that did. While the women's team drew ratings and money and never earned a pittance. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Baha05 04/17/24 1:56:23 PM #98:	ClayGuida posted... These posts are so fucking stupid. It's truly not hard to just say that Clark is underpaid. But again it has a point if the league cannot hold itself up thats a big problem. --- "He may be Mr. Clean, but his soul will always be dirty!" <cite>Baha05 posted [p:979960579] in Gap betwee... [t:80748746]...</cite> <quote>ClayGuida posted... </cite><quote>These posts are so fucking stupid. It's truly not hard to just say that Clark is underpaid.</quote>But again it has a point if the league cannot hold itself up thats a big problem. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tanthalas 04/17/24 1:56:35 PM #99:	ClayGuida posted... The problem with that reasoning is that the US Mens team never drew a dime. It was playing various other nations teams that did. While the women's team drew ratings and money and never earned a pittance. If you have data to support it, then by all means. --- Sir Markham pointed out, drinking another brandy. "A chap who can point at you and say 'die' has the distinct advantage". <cite>Tanthalas posted [p:979960581] in Gap betwee... [t:80748746]...</cite> <quote>ClayGuida posted... </cite><quote>The problem with that reasoning is that the US Mens team never drew a dime. It was playing various other nations teams that did. While the women's team drew ratings and money and never earned a pittance.</quote>If you have data to support it, then by all means. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ClayGuida 04/17/24 1:57:43 PM #100:	Tanthalas posted... If you have data to support it, then by all means. www.google.com --- lolAmerica <cite>ClayGuida posted [p:979960608] in Gap betwee... [t:80748746]...</cite> <quote>Tanthalas posted... </cite><quote>If you have data to support it, then by all means.</quote>www.google.com </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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