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On July 15, 2025, WNBA players, led by stars like Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier, wore “Pay us what you owe us” shirts during pre-game warmups to demand higher salaries, spotlighting the pay gap with the NBA. The campaign, launched by the Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA), follows stalled negotiations with the NBA, which
On July 15, 2025, WNBA players, led by stars like Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier, wore “Pay us what you owe us” shirts during pre-game warmups to demand higher salaries, spotlighting the pay gap with the NBA. The campaign, launched by the Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA), follows stalled negotiations with the NBA, which owns 60% of the league, after players opted out of their collective bargaining agreement in November 2024.
The WNBPA seeks a share of the NBA’s new $76 billion, 11-year media deal, arguing players deserve equitable pay. However, the WNBA’s reported $50 million annual loss in 2024, per ESPN, and reliance on NBA subsidies have fueled backlash, with critics calling the protest tone-deaf.
The shirts, debuted during a high-profile game between the New York Liberty and Indiana Fever, sparked heated debate. On X, users posted, “WNBA players want NBA money while losing $50M a year? Good luck with that!”
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The league, which generated $200 million in revenue in 2024, far below the NBA’s $10 billion, has never turned a profit in its 28-year history, per Forbes. WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert noted that 2025 salary increases—raising the average from $120,000 to $150,000—were funded by new sponsorships, but players demand more, citing NBA stars’ $55 million max contracts.
Stewart, earning $205,000, argued, “We’re building the game—pay us our worth!” yet the league’s $2 billion valuation pales against the NBA’s $100 billion. MAGA voices, including Trump, pounced on the protest.
“America First means rewarding success, not losses.” Supporters of the players countered, “Women deserve fair pay for their talent—stop hating!”
A July 2025 Rasmussen poll shows 54% of Americans support WNBA pay raises, but 68% of Republicans oppose them, citing financial realities. The WNBPA’s push follows a 2024 season with record viewership, driven by stars like Caitlin Clark, but ticket sales and TV ratings still lag behind men’s sports.
Critics argue the protest ignores market dynamics, with NBA teams averaging 17,000 fans per game versus the WNBA’s 6,500, per Sports & Fitness Industry Association data. The WNBPA’s refusal to accept a merit-based pay model, proposed by Engelbert, has stalled talks, with a potential lockout looming for 2026.
Meanwhile, the NBA’s $180 million annual subsidy to the WNBA, per Bleacher Report, underscores the league’s dependency. The controversy has polarized fans, with some praising the players’ advocacy and others posted, “Pay what you owe? How about cover your losses first!”
The WNBA’s demand for unearned pay hikes burdens taxpayers and fans, diverting resources from profitable ventures. Trump’s call for fiscal responsibility protects your wallet from subsidizing failing enterprises. Patriots demand accountability, not handouts!
WNBA players’ entitled “Pay us” stunt is peak woke nonsense, ignoring their $50 million losses. Trump’s right—reward winners, not whiners. Stand with him to prioritize America’s economic strength over socialist demands in 2025!
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