The WNBA’s newest stars, Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, have captured significant attention this season, achieving notable success with the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky, respectively. Basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal has spoken out about the financial disparity between these rookies and their NBA counterparts, emphasizing the need for improved compensation.
“I’m happy they’re getting the recognition they deserve,” O’Neal commented, as reported by theScore. “We need to ensure they’re offered contracts that are comparable to what NBA players are earning.”
The WNBA’s contract structure is notably less lucrative than that of the NBA, where players can earn millions.
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