72,248,000. Not a country’s population, but someone’s paycheck. That someone is NBA star Devin Booker, who is set to earn a staggering $72.5 million this year alone. Now, if you compare that to the average salary of a WNBA player, the contrast is jaw-dropping. Even the league’s top earners don’t make 0.36% of that figure — and this is despite record-breaking attendances and surging TV ratings. Thankfully, the issue hasn’t gone unnoticed. WNBA stars like Caitlin Clark have spoken up. But what few expected was that this fight would also draw support from the soccer world , as NWSL players stepped forward to become part of the movement.
“Pay Us What You Owe Us.” For those familiar with the WNBA’s battle with the WNBPA (Players Association) over the CBA (Collective