Sue Bird can relate to Caitlin Clark’s early frustrations about losing in the WNBA.
Sue Bird moderates panel about NIL during the Business of Women Sport Summit presented by Deep Blue Sports and Axios at Chelsea Factory on April 23, 2024 in New York City. But Bird knows from experience how things could change for the much-talked about rookie.
Now a part-owner of the Storm, Bird joins Lisa Leslie and Renee Montgomery as former WNBA players turned owners.Caitlin Clark fever hits Seattle as fans gear up for her first WNBA game in townBird thinks more lucrative broadcast rights contracts and an improved collective bargaining agreement will “dramatically” change the WNBA landscape in the next few years. That may include better salaries, more teams and more players on a roster.
The NBA has broadcast rights that generate more than $20 billion in revenue, and the 2023 top draft pick Victor Wembanyama earned $12.1 million in his rookie season. The NBA minimum salary is $1.1 million, with Golden State’s Steph Curry the top earner at $51.9 million this year. You’ve done TV commentary with Diana Taurasi, but what's been the most fun about your post-basketball career?
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