WNBA draft exposes pay disparity between men and women players 

And people would have known about this before now.

@@jkhoover people have to know it, they just don't care.

watch the video and maybe you’ll hear that they said that…

You can't explain it like that, it's not going to make sense to people who don't already understand what you mean (I don't mean that as disrespect to them either, as I used be that way. You have to take a tad bit of effort to explain, like so): Salary is based on how much the league makes. If you get sellout crowds, everyone makes a good salary. So to point out some wage gap is just pointless. WNBA gets paid less, because they get less revenue, due to less fan interest. It's that simple. There is no, "it's unfair, we should more." Yes, I WISH you could get more, that would be great. But that's based on ticket sales. All that will probably change with this year's draft class. For the first time ever, the players feel important. Feel like superstars. Heroes, villains, underdogs, etc

@@VeraxMusic Great comment and absolutely true

Why they NEVER do that??? I’m tired of mainstream News it’s terrible.

the WNBA wouldn't exist if the NBA wasn't paying their bills

Agreed. The college womens teams are watched more because of the college fantasy and marke. Now if they could be paid at that time then they'd make at LEAST 100k but sadly no

Yes she did mention salary in a good morning america interview..but she said it will change over next few years.....i think the push will come from several current . And future player classes... What the wnba players need to Do besides play great basketball. Is have personalities outside of the game...good pr!! And stay out of divisive politics if they want their personal brand to grow

@@kentuckylucky5762 Yes it may change but if they are banking on men to support it, not going to happen. Most men aren't interested in women's sports. That's just facts. The viewership they are screaming about is being manipulated by media. The final four was trending and it's college. I don't know one person that can name 5 WNBA players or name 5 teams. I never even seen a WNBA jersey before and never knew they had a draft. Plus the WNBA pushes LGBT and feminism. Good luck with that. Women need to band together, promote it and go to games. But women as a whole rather watch the Kardashians, the view and reality TV. There's no pay gap talk when it comes to Oprah, Scarlett Johanson and the Kardashians, all of them make more than most men in their line of work. They are in high demand like the NBA and bring in tons of money. The WNBA doesn't. Clark will get hers but the entire WNBA will not. I never watched a game and never will. Maybe watch some Clark and Reese highlights on RU-vid, that's it. Don't care about butch looking women like Brittany Griner.

@@kentuckylucky5762 it will change if people start watching the WNBA which they won't. Clark is a 22 year old millionaire. I don't feel too bad for her.

@@chobiden7770 Yea but most women don't care about sports, let alone women's sports, they rather watch the Kardashians, and desperate housewives. Sports is a majority male thing. Most males don't want to watch women's sports, we like masculinity. We like physicality, fights, dunks, etc. WNBA doesn't provide this. Clark may help a bit but turning the WNBA around will take at least a decade. Plus, the WNBA is heavy on the politics and social issues, it turns people off. I'm sure the abortion topic is pushed also. Male sports don't talk about that. Clark herself may talk politics and social issues and if she says the wrong thing the media will turn their backs on her. They will try to bait her in interviews for sure.

Have you heard Brian Griner speak? Definitely a dude.

​@@chobiden7770 Nah she's female sex, just not a very convincing one 😂

First responders can make more then wnba though

Shaq tried to tell them to do this but they wouldn't listen.

Thats cause they pull in the money genius

@@nonamewillbegiven you are saying this like I asked a question lmao...wtf are you even on about clown

Not losing money every single season would be a huge step for the WNBA.

​@@chobiden7770Stop being sexist.

@@Mkrake2024 my fact isn't sexist. Top female MMA fighters earn a lot of money because they make a lot of revenue for the UFC. It's why the NBA players make more money than the WNBA players, because they make more revenue.

@@Mkrake2024they lose money every year they don’t make enough to cover their bills pretty well know nba has to cover some of the cost for the wnba 2023 they only made 200 million think of the stadium costs staffing cost insurance transportation maintenance on faculties etc.

​@@chobiden7770 Because UFC women fight on the same card as the men. WNBA plays completely separate, independent games. I wonder how an all-women's UFC PPV would draw.

The money that’s getting sent to these players has nothing to do with teacher pay. They get paid with the money they bring in with the views and partnerships not tax dollars.

Looking at the current results of the US education the teachers are even more grossly overpaid than the WNBA players.

Teachers have long-term job security, players don't. Teachers don't have to worry about injuries, surgeries etc. players do.

@@duckmercy11 teachers do get injured from students especially special education teachers. Teachers see students more than their parents see them. Teachers are over worked. Teachers educate future doctors, athletes, etc. it’s sad that teachers can’t afford anything some teachers are even homeless because the pay is horrible. I think the reason why teacher pay is low because it’s mostly a women’s profession.

Women’s soccer never caught up. They gaslit the men’s team to share prize money or be labeled sexists.

It only bans men who claim to be men. It does not ban men to claim to be womens. When Lebron gets too old to play in the NBA, he can change his gender and be a superstar in the WNBA. Only in America!!!!

And most of women support the NBA.

They lose money every year though think about it 76k a year 144 players that’s 10944000 a year in player salary, now the coaches medical staff security stadium facilities various other staff… WNBA only makes 200 million the NBA makes 10 billion. NBA often has to help WNBA to pay the bills. WNBA NEVER has made any money

@@Heavenly_Fury that's sad

No

@@nonamewillbegiven6847 i don't need your response, kiddo. go back playing roblox with your 5 year old friends.

@@jamesromualdez1405 yawn

@@nonamewillbegiven6847 i am here at manila, say it to my face

You know exactly why. They love to prop up nonblack people in black dominated activities. We saw this with Eminem and Jeremy Lin also. Clark doesn't even have a title, but they will ride the wave to push feminism. She can play but she's most a manufactured product, with the full force of media behind her. She will be speaking about the pay gap and gender equality soon, if she wants to keep the media in her corner. She will then get backlash if she agrees with the gap or not.

You just mad because she’s white

I understand why.

@@commonsense3921 because she’s a great player and role model

It's been an issue for years. When all you have is a race card, everything looks racist to you.

Then why are you still here, huh? 🙄🤡🤣

@@user-iv7kx1ub8d because of you sweetie.

@@user-iv7kx1ub8d probably to laugh at the feminists like most of the commenters here.

That's the government's job.

NBA players have a 50/50 deal with owners. They bring in billions per year of the owners are getting fat and the players are really chumped for their contribution. But everyone's happy in the NBA so no problem.