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Message: [QUOTE="EricLA, post: 5314158, member: 26"] I'm even more surprised that people were annoyed/angered that the players wore what they did. Or that people really seem to believe that the WNBA is LOSING money. Starting this year, thru 2030, the WNBA is adding a whopping 6 teams. Golden State, Portland, Toronto, Cleveland, Detroit, Philly. While Golden State paid "only" $50M for the expansion fee, the newer teams are now paying $250M. People are delusional if they really believe all these teams are/will be losing money. I'm not saying that the W is anywhere near as profitable as men's franchises (basketball, baseball, football, hockey, etc.), nor that the women should be paid anywhere near what the men are paid. This is NOT equality for doing the same job. Professional athletes are paid based on the interest in their sport, etc. What I am saying is that the league is delusional if it thinks it can bamboozle the players by playing hardball, not sharing actual financials, and giving them just a bit more than what they make now. And it's sad that the league, at least per Gabby Williams, is actively trying to put an end to the Unrivaled and Athletes Unlimited leagues. Bottom line, why would ANY player want to be in a league that lasts 6 months to make $75-210K (only 5 players make over $225K for the season - Gabby, Copper, Ogunbowale, Loyd, and Mitchell) when they could make $300-500K on a team with a much shorter season (even more in Russia and China apparently)? I'm 100% behind the players and hope they get what they deserve, or decide to strike, and hurt the league for the foreseeable future... [/QUOTE]

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