Breanna be not holdin' her breath for a quick fix to the WNBA coin shortage. 'Tis a long voyage ahead!
2024-04-24
Avast ye mateys! The fair maiden Breanna Stewart be biding her time on the matter o' WNBA gold doubloons, yet she be hopeful for a swashbucklin' change on the horizon. Arrr, mayhaps a treasure trove be awaitin' her soon!
In the language of a 17th-century pirate, me hearties, the spirited Breanna Stewart be holdin' out hope for grand changes in the WNBA pay scale, but she knows it'll be a long haul to see them come to pass. "Ye can chatter on about pensions and charters, but these things won't be changin' overnight. We must continue to shine on the court and seize the opportunities off it," Stewart shared with People.After the 2024 Draft, the clamor for fair pay grew louder. Top pick Caitlin Clark was set to earn $76,000 in her first season, sparkin' calls for higher salaries. Clark also snagged an eight-year deal with Nike worth up to $28 million. The WNBA Commissioner be hopeful for a future with private air travel and bigger paychecks, mentionin' plans for expansion and a new team in the San Francisco Bay Area.With the league eyein' 16 teams by 2028, the future be lookin' bright for these fierce women athletes. So, me hearties, let's raise a toast to the brave lasses of the WNBA and their quest for fair treatment on and off the court!