The WNBA commissioner asserts that Caitlin Clark’s compensation with the Indiana Fever will be “up to half a MILLION” in response to criticism regarding her base salary of $76,535 following her selection as the first pick in the Draft.
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert claimed that Caitlin Clark will receive up to $500,000 during her debut season, despite concerns expressed that the former Iowa standout would only receive a base wage of $76,535.
Clark allegedly inked a four-year, $338,056 contract with the Indiana Fever after the team selected him first overall in this week’s WNBA Draft. Many fans and media members felt that this was an absurdly low figure for the NCAA’s all-time leading scorer.
Engelbert has made it clear, though, that Clark will put in a lot more effort.
“Do you just include the base pay for a CEO?” “No, you put their stock options, their bonus—you put everything,” Engelbert reportedly stated at a CNBC Changemakers event, as reported by NJ.com.
“Caitlin is capable of making
They’re only looking at a base, which is collectively bargained and [what is claimed is] actually quite cheap, given she’s the No. 1 choice. The WNBA pays up to a half of a million dollars this year.
Caitlin Clark, shown during the WNBA Draft on Monday, reportedly inked a $338,056 four-year contract + 3 View photos
Caitlin Clark, shown during the WNBA Draft on Monday, reportedly inked a $338,056 four-year contract.
However, the WNBA commissioner claims that Clark would make more over $500k this season.WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert claimed that Caitlin Clark will receive up to $500,000 during her debut season, despite concerns expressed that the former Iowa standout would only receive a base wage of $76,535.
Following the Indiana Fever’s No. 1 overall selection in this week’s WNBA
After the draft, Clark reportedly agreed to a four-year contract at $338,056, which many supporters and media figures believed to be absurdly small given the NCAA’s all-time leading scorer.
Engelbert has made it clear, though, that Clark will put in a lot more effort.
“Do you just include the base pay for a CEO?” “No, you put their stock options, their bonus—you put everything,” Engelbert reportedly stated at a CNBC Changemakers event, as reported by NJ.com.
“Because Caitlin is the top pick and could earn up to a half a million dollars in WNBA wages this year, they are only looking at a base that is collectively bargained, which is actually low.”
Caitlin Clark was spotted at the
WNBA Draft inked a rumored $338,056 four-year contract + 3 View photos
Caitlin Clark, shown during the WNBA Draft on Monday, reportedly inked a $338,056 four-year contract.
However, the WNBA commissioner claims that Clark would make more over $500k this season.
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