The University of Iowa superstar Caitlin Clark was selected by the Indiana Fever in the first round of the 2024 WNBA draft
Caitlin Clark went No. 1 in the WNBA draft, but her starting salary isn’t as much as fans thought it should be.
After details of Clark’s salary were revealed, many called out that the WNBA’s wages nowhere near match what the men in the NBA receive. Currently, the starting pay for an NBA rookie is $1,119,563. Last year's No. 1 pick in the men’s draft, Victor Wembanyama, signed a four-year $55 million contract with the San Antonio Spurs. The 2024 NBA draft has not happened yet, but Alexandre Sarr, Zaccharie Risacher, Bronny James and more are expected to be selected.
However, with Clark’s talent and popularity in the sports world, she will most likely have additional income thanks to various sponsorships and deals. However, some critics say that doesn’t matter.
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