Opinion | How Underpaid Are W.N.B.A. Players? It’s Embarrassing

The Satellite
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They’re doing the same thing that other league player’s associations (or any workers’ union) have done and play the PR game. Criticizing them for doing so seems weird to me.

This is not remotely the case. Is Clark a big part of equation? Sure. But she’s not the only reason. Especially when the league was already gaining steam and more fans in seasons before we even knew who Clark was.

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Ok. Feel about it how you like, I guess. I’m sharing an opinion like others, so criticizing that seems kind of weird, too, doesn’t it?

Part of “playing the PR game” is dealing with the criticism, anyway. It’s not like I’m up here insulting their families or whatever. Relax. :laughing:

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Wow, you shared your opinion about my opinion about your opinion. Almost like it’s a discussion. Amazing.

No one said you were. Why so pressed?

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It’s hard to pinpoint what the players are worth when the revenue and expenses are tied up with the NBA.

For instance I read the TV rights for both leagues were negotiated together. While they had different figures for each league the actual value of each becomes blurred when done together.

They play in NBA arenas, are the rental fees fair? Are they getting discount rates? Are they being overcharged? Hard to tell when someone is renting from themselves

I’ve heard the players side talk about viewership that sounded reasonable. Do the networks value the WNBA audience per viewer as much as the NBA audience? IDK

Here’s a piece supporting the players side

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This is your weird thing, huh? Try to come up with some cute way to disagree with people by projecting?

Ok, then.

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You are correct. The wnba is a quality product with quality entertainment. I am on my way now to buy comets tickets. Anyone know the phone number for the comets so I can buy some tickets.

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I think they share the same phone number as the Aeros.

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You tell me to “relax” but I’m projecting by asking if you’re pressed? Sure….

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Just make sure you press 2. I was confused when they tried to sell me on the Gordie Howe season ticket package.

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I got the number. Wonder if Hilton is offering g any deals.

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Yes, as you seem to not be a fan of the league, and you stated your wife (who is not a sports fan) also thinks the league sucks… why do you care at all about how much the WNBA players get paid?

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