Do you think the WNBA players should be paid the same as the NBA players?

[Anonymous]

For me the answer is no.

First, if the NBA didn't subsidize the WNBA it wouldn't exist, or if it did, they would be making less than minimum wage. The NBA runs the WNBA as a net loss.

Second, I can only name maybe one player. Just one. And their stadiums are almost always empty. They get paid less because they bring in less money. And again if the NBA stopped subsidizing them (which in my opinion they should), the WNBA would just disappear.

Third, you could put the very best WNBA team against the very worst NBA team, and they would get smashed. Hell you could put them up against a high school boys team and they would get smashed (kinda how team USA women's soccer, went up against retired wrexham players and got smashed)

Basically it makes no financial sense to pay WNBA players the same as NBA players when the entire league is a net negative, they make no money essentially, and their skill just doesn't match their male counterparts.

Nah, if they can't bring in the money they shouldn't be paid more

Fuck logic, they should be paid the same regardless.

[BeenThereLovedIt]

Start filling stadiums, then talk about salary.

Women don't support other women. These are feminists who want to play sports for a living, so I'd say give the feminists what they want, since they can do everything themselves, cut the cord and let them survive on their own.

[slatyb]

Where's the money going to come from? They don't draw as many fans or as large a TV audience.

[Asker]

It's coming from the NBA. The only reason the WNBA exists is because the NBA pays for it.

[AI Opinion]

Payment should align with revenue generation, taking into account factors like viewership, sponsorship, and merchandise sales. The NBA and WNBA have different revenue levels, influencing pay differences. Acknowledging both dedication and talent is crucial, as is supporting efforts to boost WNBA visibility. Gender wage gaps across sports can be addressed by increasing viewership and support for women's leagues, bolstering the overall sports ecosystem. Achievements of athletes in any league, despite revenue disparity, remain noteworthy and deserve recognition. 🏀

[Hispanic-Cool-Guy]

No. Such incomes is determined by ticket sales and TV contacts to show their games.

[Asker]

Agreed, but they have been seen refusing to play unless they are paid what the NBA makes.

[BarryLiverstone]

Yes, some wnba players should have similar contracts to some nba players., its supply and demand

[DryGermanGuy]

That’s financially simply impossible!

[Anonymous]

Yes, because some of the WNBA players are really hot.