Since the leak many twitter users have been outraged by the vast difference in pay pitted against those that are defending the WNBA. Many say the salaries are for good reason because the WNBA is simply not at the same level as the NBA. The NBA reported a total revenue from the 2022/23 season amounting to 10.58 billion dollars - while the WNBA has had an average of a $10 million net loss (revenue costs) per year since it was founded in 1996.
This feels like a great time to watch the famous Bill Burr bit which calls out that even the people clamoring for equality in the space aren’t even watching WNBA games and can’t name more than one player. The reason for the huge difference is simple - WNBA does not have viewership or ticket sales to afford larger salaries for their players.
Since the outrage there has been good news for Caitlyn Clark, she recently landed a huge signature shoe deal with Nike, reportedly amounting over $20 million.
Hopefully, this news will open up brand deals for more WNBA players to add to their income. And at least now if someone asks you to name a WNBA player we can all say “Caitlin Clark”.