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Caitlin Clark’s WNBA Salary Sparks Outrage Among Fans – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

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Caitlin Clark’s WNBA Salary Sparks Outrage Among Fans

The recent selection of University of Iowa star Caitlin Clark as the No. 1 overall pick in the WNBA draft has not only brought attention to her incredible talent but also shed light on the massive salary disparity between the WNBA and the NBA.

Clark, who is set to sign a four-year, $338,000 contract with the Indiana Fever, will earn $76,535 in her rookie season this summer. This figure has sparked outrage among fans, especially when compared to the multi-million dollar contracts that top NBA draft picks receive.

Many fans took to social media to express their dismay at the stark difference in pay between male and female athletes. Even celebrities like Russell Wilson and TODAY’s Hoda Kotb weighed in on the issue, calling for better compensation for women in sports.

Experts like Stephen Master, a professor of sports marketing and media, believe that the key to increasing WNBA salaries lies in securing larger television contracts and boosting ticket sales. With Clark expected to be a driving force in this push, there is hope that the league’s revenue and viewership will grow significantly in the coming years.

While the WNBA currently lags behind the NBA in terms of media rights and revenue, there is optimism that with the right investments and support, women’s basketball could become a billion-dollar entity, leading to higher salaries for players like Caitlin Clark.

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