"$3 Million A Year" - Will Caitlin Clark LOSE Money Going to WNBA?

[@RalphIrvine]

The sauce is in the lack of tattoos and clear clean speech

[@fujidenzo_kid4147]

The sauce is not pretending to be MEN. ❤

[@lonhamptonsr.9291]

Taking your family to a WNBA game is the equivalent of taking them to a gay bar..

[@RalphIrvine]

..oh....thx for that insight

[@brushstroke3733]

​@@lonhamptonsr.9291Except there is a live game to watch and your kids aren't walking around on their own chatting up randoms.

[@Noname-eu5uj]

Except you can get into the wnba free

[@easymoney7007]

"Shut you dirty mouth" Vinnie to Adam. Sooooo good, LOL!!!

[@user-io8tb4ln5r]

he still made a great point though🙄🙄😒

[@flojotube]

Doesn't matter. ONE GOOD POINT in 3,000 attempts is still useless.

[@damionbarrett4403]

Yep!! Adam talks too much!! His talking points are so full of shit!!

[@Doc_Holiday]

Adam deserved it ,he's such a horse's ass

[@TaiyouArt]

Adam never played ball in his life. No analytic ability

[@tres311]

As an Iowan native….We Are Proud!

[@thereissomecoolstuff]

You should be. You Iowa Nationalist!! Congrats.

[@Mickey-1994]

I live in NC; I wouldn't want to deal with those winters, but Iowa is an underrated state.

[@albertorynda740]

But it's just y'all. Adam is an idiot, but he's actually right on this

[@chhansen9813]

@@Mickey-1994 Winters? Lol

[@goochentertainment1700]

Facts

[@hawlikd]

I never watched or cared about womans basketball, until Caitlin Clark came along. I would watch a whole game when she played.

[@NickB5882]

I haven’t cared about basketball since the 2011 Mavs made that amazing run to win the championship against a superstar loaded Miami Heat. Caitlin is not just the face of women’s basketball… She is the best thing to happen to basketball since Michael Jordan. That’s my opinion and I’m sticking with it.

[@nahbro8232]

I still don't care

[@NickB5882]

@@nahbro8232 And yet you’re here.

[@nahbro8232]

@@NickB5882 the wnba or caitlin aren't making money off me viewing this clip, sorry simp.

[@boldylocks7]

Me too !

[@fourscore1964]

As low as it is relative to the NBA, its still life changing to make 250k a year playing a sport

[@ty194]

And they only get that because the NBA exists.

[@fourscore1964]

@ty194 very true. I like Caitlin Clark but it's not a coincidence that she's the first woman that can dribble like an average professional man and is the best by far.

[@UnplayedGaming]

But she can't work that job for 40 years like a lawyer who makes 250k. So 250k as an athlete is more like 100k.

[@munchingpickle623]

Relatively though because the career isn’t that long and can have long lasting costly chronic I jury’s it’s really not great money taking in all factors that’s why it’s so crazy ufc fighters make so little unless they are a champ they pretty much can’t retire financially

[@fourscore1964]

@UnplayedGaming you can still buy a house anywhere in the country and support your parents at the same time with WNBA money. I don't agree with your math but 100k is still crazy for playing a sport, it's just because we see NBA players getting more than 250k per game so we feel bad for the wnba

[@vpg8000]

Adam has to realiza that he doesn’t know everything, I mean anything.

[@flojotube]

Yeah no kidding... And he should let the powder girl get a bit closer to his nose... jesus!

[@TaiyouArt]

Bro had almost zero knowledge about anything

[@albertorynda740]

Adam is an idiot, but he's actually right. Majority don't give a fuck.

[@fishin4bogey]

Oh but he thinks he does!

[@AnthonyParrilloRI]

Sometimes but he gets a lot of unnecessary flak

[@livefree1030]

I've never heard of Sage until now, and damn, she emits Glitter. Extremely likeable personality.

[@Figgaz85]

a little bit of google research and you would realise she is not that much of likeable person with the rhetoric she spews. She is only on here for being a Republican.

[@damionbarrett4403]

I so much agree!!! I have had a crush on her for many years!! She is extremely beautiful and I enjoy watching her speaking on these kind of platforms!!

[@Figgaz85]

Google her and you will have a different opinion especially her hateful views which is why she 51yrs old and single.

[@figo007tv]

She's a weirdo, and left

[@Figgaz85]

@@damionbarrett4403 but she hates BLACK people. She even congratulated the BACHELORETTE WINNER Rachael Lindsay who is BLACK for picking a WHITE man and NOT a BLACK man. Google it. But she has the nerve to marry a WHITE man who was a stay at home husband and even he divorced her and received alimony payment form her. Would she have married an UNEMPLOYED BLACK man ?

[@MattttG3]

10:43 *LMFAO* “#1 DeWanna Bonner” lolololol what a name for your daughter

[@anon2414]

I went to high school with an Asian guy named Dat Ho

[@MrVernonjenkins]

Wrong but funny 😁 😂 😀.

[@petep5207]

@@anon2414 - I worked with a Chinese girl many years ago and we all used to rank on each other playfully. All in good nature. She was nicknamed "Sum Dum Ho". We had whites, an Indian, SOuth Americans, blacks, a Filipina, etc. Back then if was possible to joke with jno limits--without people getting highly offended.

[@Jess88176]

Sage has a great take on everything I hear her talk about. Kudos to you. You're class is unmatched.

[@mcaste8495]

I never watched a complete NBA game but this year I watched every second of IOwa games this year for Caitlin, Kate, Gabbie, Hannah & my favorite Molly D.

[@williamabramovitz9045]

Liked how Iowa girls played ball, no drama, no fashion show, GAME ON. She has already affected the WNBA and she isn't even there yet.

[@wpowell682]

My family is traveling from Mississippi to Indiana to see her play. Caitlyn is the one of the most exciting young players in basketball.

[@chriskey7440]

Mississippi is that boring!? Damn, I'm sorry haha

[@lulabellelewis1507]

Catlin is a ball hog, She gets the ball, takes it down the court and takes the shot. one woman show

[@floydjr1478]

Why do you people keep thinking that money is the only thing to consider? Some people just don't prioritize that way. Just because YOU do doesn't mean everybody does.

[@RemnantOfGod37]

CHRIST IS KING

[@Lei-bh8so]

You have to quote scriptures CORRECTLY for it is written : Revelation 19:[16]And he has upon his garment, and upon his thigh, a name written, King of KINGS, and Lord of lords. Who are the other KINGS by the way ?

[@CI-di2hu]

Jesus Christ is king , salvation first to the Jews then the Greek.

[@houseofdimes9474]

@@Lei-bh8so kings meaning all the kings back then (world leaders and dictators), Lord of lords (God above all other fake gods, was written like this because there were many pagan gods back then)

[@bensonstips]

Amen

[@benderue8982]

How can that even remotely be received as anti Jewish?😢

[@SoCalBusaRider]

8:50 "shut your dirty mouth " made me chuckle

[@flojotube]

ITs ABOUT TIME someone tells adam this.

[@bobbyg7102]

Adam is a condescending little prick

[@gahennasonneillon8566]

All games are sold out.. against fever sold out.. 😅 top 12 most views... 11 are fever games. 😂

[@jainmelbourne]

the knocout format of the NCAA tournament made her games must watch every performance was potentially her last. There is literally no way in hell that level of enthusiam can be maintained for even half a WNBA season

[@janinesmit00]

I watch the final in South Africa, the first ever basketball game of my life, to see her play. I will make sure to watch her again doesn't matter where she plays.

[@sexgod57able]

I will watch Caitlin Clark no matter where she goes!!!

[@TabsT-vy5jy]

Even in the shower?

[@snave59]

@@TabsT-vy5jy Yes!

[@blackstallion21487]

So excited to have her on the Fever. I live in Indy and I can’t wait to see this young lady play. Tickets r already all sold out

[@jeffb321]

As a native Iowan we carry huge pride in our two D1 sports schools, UI and ISU. As Iowans we always root for anyone from our state, we are loyal people here.

[@Dr.Leveille]

Diana is 20 steps ahead of everyone. The “hate” is what is going to fuel WNBA viewership. People want to see the match up now

[@bc7013]

Not why she did it

[@Dr.Leveille]

@@bc7013 you know why?

[@maldad9073]

Really pulling for Caitlin, but playing with the guys is a terrible move long-term, she'll get crushed and seriously damage her brand and the women's game as a whole.

[@flojotube]

Maybe she wants to be crushed by the men. Maybe she will "identify" as a man, and will therefore BE A MAN.... never know! 😂

[@ericjones3692]

If a NBA team would draft her, she would be insane not to take the paycheck. Average NBA salary is over $10 million. Average WNBA salary is $147k

[@WearthH]

She’s not a small town girl, she’s from the biggest city in Iowa.

[@Mickey-1994]

True, small city girl would be the better way to put it.

[@BigHomieJohn]

200k people in Des Moines barely more people than some Chicago suburbs.

[@scottwakeling573]

@@BigHomieJohn not a small town..... That would be like saing Orlando is a small town

[@scottwakeling573]

@@BigHomieJohn you're comparing it to the 3rd largest city in the country though.

[@rolanddeschain965]

​@@scottwakeling573it is.

[@journeydodge5812]

She really needs to sign with Ice Cube. However, he said she will only play 10 games and still can play for the WNBA. We are GOING to watch her wherever she goes. She is a very Humble person.

[@champspec]

That would be extremely unwise decision for her legacy and her future in women’s basketball. Reason being is that she’ll get demolished playing against mediocre men. It’ll be sad to watch. Something else worth noting is the basketball itself is physically much smaller than the men’s ball. Have you ever shot a women’s ball compared to a standard NBA size ball?

[@chris2773976]

With all her showboating last season GTFOOH

[@jamesbingham1007]

There is no proof that Caitlin's star will travel to the WNBA. The one and done format in the tournament coupled with the midwest location was a perfect storm. No WNBA team has a history that the casual fan cares about.

[@LamelKendrick]

sage wasn't happy how Adam went at her

[@mrwilliams1]

Because Adam doesn't understand the nuances of anything, all she said was that Clark would improve the WNBA.

[@TaiyouArt]

Adam the type to act smart with no knowledge of anything.

[@r6343]

Adam's listening skills suck. And in his own eyes, he's a freaking genius.

[@stevensica5918]

@@r6343 His thinking skills are nothing to write home about either.

[@w.neuman]

**( Get's On My Nerves ! )** 😮

[@chopkong]

The rookie scale for the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft starts at $76,535 in the first season, according to Spotrac. That goes up to $78,066 in year two, $85,873 in year three, and $97,582 in the fourth-year option. Caitlin Clark will have to make money from endorsements.

[@marcusward23]

Diana did not say her game would not translate, she said their would be an adjustment period. Diana is competitor people who have knowledge about the WNBA know this. If you are going too speak on what somebody said do not take bits and pieces too fit your narrative. Plus under the cba of the WNBA teams cannot pay individual players large amounts of money, she's a rookie so it's based off where she was drafted. Caitlin Clark will probably receive more when they negotiate the new cba.

[@MrJ1S]

Taking that 5mill would ruin her career. Play against men and u get hurt not being able to guard anyone? Her legacy is much better if she can save the wnba.

[@Snorky_88]

Lol who cares about saving the WNBA. As if anyone even watches it.

[@MrJ1S]

@Evolution_10_X she does.. better for her legacy. It's not like anybody is watching the big 3. Having 40 yr old retired pros cook her for 5 mil would be bad for female hoops

[@Snorky_88]

@MrJ1S the reason their legacy isn't as good or them not making more money is simply because of the fact that people aren't interested in watching it. People like high stakes and insane physical performance. When a boys' high school varsity team could smoke any team in the WNBA, it's not impressive, nor is it interesting. It's in the same league as the special Olympics.

[@MrJ1S]

@Evolution_10_X and her job is to change that perception. That is what she and the wnba is betting on.

[@Michael-of6zf]

She used to play on a mans team. She averaged 30 and had a 61 point game.

[@shekarigaming7983]

I watched one Iowa game in the tournament and immediately noticed how amazing Clark was and I wanted to watch the next Iowa game in the tournament n I have not watched sports in 10 years. I was excited to watch women’s basketball because of Clark.

[@drjay73]

Sage is awesome! Beautiful, smart, cool and she speaks the truth! We need more people like her in the media

[@ReppinCTandATL]

DT’s point was the defense is different in the WNBA. Nika Muhl and Raven Johnson put Caitlyn in shackles. WNBA players will be able to do the same. DT was saying that it will be a transition period, not that she won’t be good. It just might take a year or two.

[@jimmyrussell8834]

You guys should have given, or known some context! Nothing against Caitlin, but the women's Final 4 was on broadcast television, which is available to 100% of U.S. households. The men's Final 4 was on ESPN, which is available in about 72 million households, which is less than 25% of the population.

[@alfonsorodriguez2739]

But why were they on broadcast television? Demand?

[@JohnWilliams-nw7of]

​@@alfonsorodriguez2739because they know people will pay to see the men play..

[@flojotube]

but WHO CARES??

[@hardensoul7248]

Did you not know that Iowa vs LSU is 12m and Iowa vs UConn 14m. Both on ESPN. EPSN is own by ABC of course they are putting that on ABC! 😂 For sports, broadcast tv don’t matter as much now. There are so many ways to watch on the internet.

[@albertorynda740]

This is like that black runner... They are popular for a little bit and then no one cares. This is no different

[@michellelanden3017]

Sage Steel shines 🌟

[@randyperfecto7468]

PBD on it. Love it sir

[@mmurph2686]

It is tough to watch these clips with Adam and Vinny going back and forth saying nothing interesting while interrupting others. Give us more PBD and Tom.

[@binskihops]

The women's games are on local TV and the men's are on cable. You're comparing potatoes to tomatoes.

[@stevenschafer4216]

I was thinking that a Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese rivalry in the WNBA could rival the Magic Johnson-Larry Bird rivalry. That could be great for the WNBA.

[@trwsandford]

I just watched the highlight reel from the finals. Very impressive!

[@wrdswpns1139]

Caitlin is a phenomenon Will only get bigger n better in the WNBA ...its inevitable .

[@rayray52577]

Nothing funnier than watching a bunch of smart business people talking women’s basketball…a sport they know nothing about lol. CC is already bringing new eyeballs to the sport. It’s on the verge of a renaissance.

[@theb.o.a.t.8225]

Adam is right, there will be a spike initially but then it’ll settle. Financially she should have taken those deals but she’s a hooper and wants to be in the sport where it counts. Win/win not matter the choice she makes.

[@DerekCadmus]

Something that wasn’t mentioned is that the women’s NCAA Final was over the air on CBS but the men’s final was on TNT/TBS so I couldn’t watch the men’s championship. I turned on the women’s game at halftime and CC had gone cold by that point. Anticlimactic

[@timchuk4916]

Diana T had similar buzz coming out of UConn

[@TaiyouArt]

Lol. Not even close. Social media didn’t exist. That’s a BIG part of this. Plus people are tired of men’s basketball and want a new thing to watch. Check the 20 million views in the final

[@bendover3653]

@@TaiyouArt So? Social media didn't exist when MJ played either and yet he is much more popular than LeBron globally. And let's be real now no one is gonna watch womens basketball, they might watch her first couple games then the buzz will die and no one is gonna care about her anymore

[@christovelasquez9595]

I'd love to see how much better the shooters in the NBA would be with a size 6 basketball like the women get to use.

[@Ace-bi1lu]

Shooting with a different sized ball would take time to adjust to for someone who has been playing for years. A smaller ball might be an advantage for someone with small hands, but I doubt it for men.

[@christovelasquez9595]

@@Ace-bi1lu Fact, the size 6 ball is not only smaller but it is also lighter which makes it easier to shoot for anyone and if men can shoot the larger heavier ball with accuracy they can easily adjust to a smaller lighter ball in one off season and pre season. But you said it best, it is a legit advantage for the women to get to use the smaller, ligher ball not because of their hand size but because it is easier to shoot into a regulation size rim. Very rapidly the NBA would go from 3 pointers to half court shots.

[@Kee-Von]

It was a very entertaining game down to the last few minutes when it was obvious Iowa would lose. It was a much better game than most of the men's games I watched. One thing that the women's final game did that was smart was put it on regular TV where the men's was on TBS. I hate they do that. I don't have TBS and ain't getting it just for that so that also hurt the men's ratings.

[@danielj3010]

Rare Adam W!

[@MattttG3]

7:30-8:00 *does Adam ever have an original concept on this show?*

[@larrypisarski970]

No he's just Pbd s Lil puppet

[@alightthatnevergoesout]

“Nobody watches the wnba, nobody cares” Correct, until now. We will be watching Caitlin. She’ll also make millions in endorsements. Her WNBA salary will make up barely 5 percent of her yearly earnings. She doesn’t need to play men to make her money. She’s one of the most marketable athletes in America. Conservatives hate Taylor Swift, but Taylor is marketable to children, teenagers and adults. Caitlin is the same. Her humility and grace, to accompany her incredible talent, is going to bring the eyes of so many children and families to her game.

[@bendover3653]

Lol who is we? Speak for yourself, he's right nobody watches the WNBA and its gonna stay that way. Sure there will be some initial buzz when she debuts and plays her first couple of games but after a few weeks no one is gonna care anymore because the WNBA product is just so bad, no one is actually gonna follow it for an entire season.

[@alightthatnevergoesout]

@@bendover3653 they’ll follow Caitlin.

[@darwinloftin6504]

She made 3 million due to her nil deal. Reese made 1.8 million from nil, page prob 1 million. The nil money should not be affected by going to the wnba. This conversation was laughable due to the lack of knowledge. The wnba will offer a different level of competition. It will be interesting to see how she fares…

[@bendover3653]

Huh? Of course the money should be affected by going to the WNBA. There is WAY less eyeballs on the WNBA compared to college.

[@darwinloftin6504]

@@bendover3653 Caitlyn Clark is getting more deals now and will make more than 3 million in endorsements this year on top of her wnba salary.

[@goodpainlive]

Adam actually made a rare, logical point..

[@TGTDestiny]

Clark is pretty much the Larry Bird for women's basketball.

[@TaiyouArt]

Steph Curry Bird mix

[@inklings_of_insight]

Usually, I'm super skeptical of an Adam take, but I think he was dropping some cold hard truths on this one.

[@TheExtremepowercny]

Sage Steele doing a great Job.. !!

[@rickerstaf8596]

I’m gonna watch Indiana vs Phoenix for sure. If cc starts beef with any player and maybe some fist are thrown im watching those games too! And I don’t watch the wnba

[@JoChi-zd4rd]

I tried to watch WNBA, but I didn't know it's that bad. Airball? Too much airball? Then they whine, too much drama about racism, common.

[@Dose1Of1Brad]

Caitlin is an absolute beast! I love watching her highlights bc she is incredible. Period…. That being said… Comparing Numbers in men’s and women’s basketball though? You can’t compare men’s and women’s basketball statistics bc the level of competition in men’s basketball is so far beyond that of women’s. This doesn’t take away from her greatness but let’s not get carried away with ridiculous comparisons.

[@musoniinnocent6668]

no floater game, no handle too much hype. don’t compare anyone to steph

[@Redcrown77]

They did this to Pistol Pete- the pros were jealous of him and kept him from being the pro that he could have been.

[@flojotube]

"WNBA" ....???? WTF IS THAT????? 😂 Someone PLEASE POWDER ADAM's T-ZONE

[@bobcorrigan5540]

These speakers need to rewatch this episode and do another show comparing what they said here and the way things are now

[@ComicPower]

Caitlin is the Larry Bird of the WNBA

[@prooveditt4839]

Amazing how someone like Catlin comes along who is a must see and ex and current players aren't smart enough to see the benefits

[@Ghanaba23]

I watched because of Angel Reece. Then I saw CC and loved the game. Angel deserves some praise for the popularity of the game

[@sexyscorpio8087]

Me Too ❤😂❤

[@devinrobinsonx4442]

I wouldn’t watch a game but I’d watch the highlights.

[@trapdoorfloyd]

This situation in a way is like all the crap that Tom Brady went through for over 20 years. The players around the league liked him except for a few teams but the fans around the league hated his guts.

[@crisclaudio6155]

As a media group I’m surprised yall didn’t watch the full clip of what Diana Turasi said. She was ASKED what she thought about this draft class and their transition to the pros. It wasn’t like she singled out Caitlin, that’s just easy to bait because she’s the most known in her draft class. All Diana said was it’s going to be harder because now you got grown women, stronger, faster, higher IQ to play with. It’s like a jump at any level. Middle to high school, high school to college and etc. And Caitlin Clark is likely not going to make a difference for people’s salaries. There’s hype coming in, they’ll make extra money but not life changing money, eventually the hype will die down and she’ll just be another productive player.

[@fredstrehlow511]

She's great but if she is guarded like Raven guarded her things may not pan out in the long run.

[@bc7013]

She did just fine against UCONN and the reality is that she was on an Iowa team that has 0 WNBA talent and nobody who can take the ball and create for themselves. I get the point but she is going into a situation that can actually take advantage of all of skillset given the talent of those around her.

[@rafaelphillipps7352]

Ok the views went up but only the best teams played look at the other games. For me all the games leading up to the March madness was boring and low scoring. So for me she should take the five mill. Wbna might get a little more views but not enough to change everything.

[@TheNeonNinja]

do you think it would me WISER for Caitlin to go forward, sign with the WNBA - with the salary restrictions as is, no changes coming; or, take one of the other offers and be outside of actual Pro Sports, but make more money up front - would be less endorsements overall most likely; or, Caitlin becomes an actual NBA player. The draft is held, a team chooses her, she tries out - and makes the team as a bench player...but the minimum salary there is the wnba's max, and the opportunity for actual real change - or a crazy sports moment - a movie moment if you will....would be most likely in that option. There is no rule saying women can not play in the NBA.

[@Carlos-vb9ft]

At the end of the day Caitlin Clark will live a very wealthy life. She’s gonna get advertising money wherever she goes.

[@theortric]

It takes one. The ticket sales for Fever games skyrocketed after the draft. She’s already selling out the games. I’ve never watched but definitely will be watching her, Reese and a few others. The fact that you guys are talking about this tells you everything you need to know. Never been discussed to this magnitude.

[@kennethstrait1352]

Indiana pre season ticket sales are through 16:57 the roof

[@usiltond]

The women played at 3pm on Sunday The men played at 9:20pm on Monday I wonder why there was a difference in viewership 🤷🏽🤷🏽🤷🏽

[@michaelross4742]

Good point👍

[@tonyjones3710]

These hosts as usual don’t provide any context. Diana T and several colleagues was asked questions via a call in show. Taurasi did not diss Clark. She gave a very professional answer that most knowledgeable sports know. As far as salary, Clark will make a ton of dough in endorsements. Stop it!

[@dmajorx]

They don’t even have half the tv spots the NBA has so how will the viewership truly go up if the wnba board don’t invest and take chances to push the team owners to go after the tv slots? We want to watch just put them on damn tv when were home to watch!

[@tomatosawse]

Adam’s favorite thing to eat is crow.

[@aswerty911]

Well the women's game was on ABC/ESPN on a Sunday afternoon, men's game was on TNT/TBS Monday night at like 9:30

[@edisonalbertelrington6211]

Since when exception became the rule still putting all the eggs in one basket.

[@mattmaulucci451]

Last year when Wembayama was coming to the league, and every ex and current player were talking about how the game will never be the same. How he is the best thing since Lebron. How he' worth a billion. The WNBA is shrugging their shoulders at Caitlin, questioning if she will be great. Ex players questioning her. Im not saying these 2 players are equivilant, but the WNBA sucks at promotion.

[@azsegrxdhtfgvijnkomlewrhtg9508]

I give credit to women that they can be capable of some very impressive physical feats but I look at women's basketball and I see the most unathletic women athletes over every sport. It makes me wonder how they're training. Like what are they even doing?

[@LightYagami-rz6su]

But they are still women. Lol it's like the Special Olympics. Yeah it's cool to see them play, but it's nothing amazing. Lol men so far ahead. 🤣

[@coachfezz1137]

agree with that

[@beckykistenmacher8230]

Today is Sept 1st. PBD, you should invite Sage Steel back to your podcast again and discuss what Caitlin Clark has done for the WNBA and women’s sports in general! The skepticism shown here will be disproved!

[@jonrussell739]

Allow me to give Adam a history lesson. The NBA was on tape delay. Then there were two college phenoms that met and started the greatest rivalry in sports: Magic and Bird. Then soon after MJ came in the league and took the NBA global. The NBA is what it is from something that started in a "flash in the pan" NCAA tournament. The WNBA might be able to say the same. Who knows? Once upon a time, the NBA was a laughing stock league and everyone watched boxing and baseball instead. Things can change.

[@Aalender]

This is all entertainment - Magic and Bird changed sports forever - same dynamics black white it’s the best thing for all these young ladies

[@TheLaughingMustache-oh5ff]

the WNBA is butch..sorry, that's being superficial but it will be a huge turnoff to men. Now the viewership in Indiana will probably be decent, but outside of that..meh.

[@bendover3653]

Not even remotely the same. The difference is those guys you mentioned are the best the sport has to offer. The WNBA will never take off because as a product its terrible, the most entertaining aspects of basketball don't exist in womens basketball because the lack they athleticism to them. Also even tho nba was on tape delay it was still a multi million dollar league at the time. The WNBA literally hasn't made a single dollar in profit since it started.

[@johnsting2783]

If Caitlin Clark was smart, she wouldn't go to the WNBA.

[@PukaHeadMan]

My gosh, Sage Steele is so BEAUTIFUL!

[@totalpackage4855]

That's not what it is. We can not relate to the men's game anymore. Players are not staying around which makes the game unrelatable. This is why college football is more than college basketball.

[@rayr1861]

What a real truth the lady said. I had never seen so much enthusiasm in NCAAW. Everybody is benefiting by it.. so why hate her like Diana Taurasi did.. too bad DT.

[@Ty_Quattro]

Adam actually won an argument with Vinny, lol

[@CoachMikeD]

Caitlin is Amazing...BUT...18M didn't JUST tune in to see her. The storyline of Her vs LSU and the storyline of Her vs USC . Her, by herself isn't sustainable and won't move the needle. What were ratings when she WASNT playing USC, LSU or on the cusp of breaking a scoring record? If they don't play up rivalries with her and her nemesis Angel Reese, nobody is gonna care after a couple games. WNBA Should invest in the most brilliant marketing minds on how to leverage this wave of interest...Caitlin, Angel Reese, JuJu and Beckerrs....they need ALL not just 1.

[@journeydodge5812]

The Hate is because the BLACK GIRL is not recognized as being GREAT. Yes, I am BLACK and his is True. She is a BETTER Baller than some NBA Players.

[@rayray52577]

The last dude talking is gonna eat his words. Cant wait.

[@angelenefrohmader6922]

What about South Carolina?

[@markbryan2287]

Clark singlehandedly made $80+mill for the economy of Iowa. The WNBA made 60 for their television contract. They are already trying to raise that to 80 bc of her alone. Also the team she's going to is going from 5 to 35 broadcast games next year and moving to a bigger arena... They couldn't even fill the small one this past year. She isn't playing for the salary it's the dream she's had since 2nd grade. Endorsements will be her salary.

[@poettreeclimber]

Comparably, Isiah, as the President of the Players Association and union, said the same thing about Michael bringing eyes and money to league. He was very happy about that!

[@zeaferjones1404]

Sabrina Ionescu is the highest paid player because she has her own Nike shoes.

[@joez7407]

agreed - but Caitlin is already showing she's going to try to fit into the WNBA - and that... ladies and gents will be her downfall. She's a great ladies player, decent girl from a good family and a solid upbringing. The girls worked hard... no questions. But the reality here is "eyeballs". The new eyeballs that were tuning into the womens college game - were not young girls, or some other demographic other than - Straight White Men. That is the single largest demographic that can move the marketing needle and that's who Caitlin drew in - for whatever reason... maybe it's that she's a nice looking white girl that's not trying to look like a dude NBA player... whatever the reason was - she drew that demographic in. And unfortunately, once she gets to the WNBA - if they crap on her... and she decides like she did on SNL to kinda show some signs she's going to be a kneeler... her popularity will sink quick. She'll be an ESPN woke darling... I really hope that doesn't happen to her... Wish she would have taken Barstools offer - I think the $5m she could have gotten there - better served and her popularity would have driven through the roof to the right crowd.

[@bc3102]

Vinny mad hating for the eddey comparison 😂

[@MC-ez6gb]

Im with Vinnie, I love the NBA but I am not able to stomach start to finish... Referee's make the game a pain to watch. They call this foul, dont call that foul, which changes momentum. Hope Caitlin makes bank and changes the viewer numbers that helps increase pay

[@chhansen9813]

CC has Hy-Vee, State Farm, Subway, Nike, and on and on!

[@walllee6470]

First time I agreed with Adam in a minute… absolutely correct.