Will Brittney Griner's detainment in Russia make WNBA players think twice about playing overseas? What steps are being taken to shrink the pay gap between female and male athletes? A look at the pay equity situation in the WNBA:
WNBA players are guaranteed only a 50-50 split of revenue if the league meets prescribed but undisclosed goals. The WNBA had an estimated $60 million in revenue in 2018,. The NBA, 50 years older, raked in $7.4 billion that year and boasted $10 billion in revenue this year.
Sparks forward Katie Lou Samuelson follows through on a three-point shot during a game against the Phoenix Mercury. With WNBA salaries stagnating, “there’s a lot more weight on sponsorships and brand partnerships,” Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike said. The marketing money offered by the WNBA can’t yet make up the difference of an overseas contract that pays between $10,000-$15,000 a month.
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