Of course NBA players are paid more than WNBA players

The NCAA women’s basketball championship game on April 7 between Iowa and South Carolina had a massive audience. This was due in no small part to Caitlin Clark, a uniquely talented player for the Hawkeyes. Clark has been a star for a while but national interest in her took off this year.

According to reports, the game “had a preliminary audience average of 18.7 million on ABC and ESPN.” Notably, “it’s the most-watched basketball game — men’s or women’s, pro or college — since 2019.” Yet, the WNBA and women’s sports, in general, lack the kind of following men’s sports regularly enjoy. Despite claims to the contrary, this isn’t proof of female oppression.