WNBA Players' Second Jobs during the offseason
Ball Don’t Stop?: WNBA Players Secondary Jobs in the Offseason
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As the WNBA becomes more popular, many WNBA players still have to find other jobs to supplement their income during the offseason.
Stars such as Aja Wilson, Napheesa Collier, and Rookie of the Year Caitlin Clark, have helped the league bring in more fans. But Clark, who was the league’s rookie of the year, only earned a $76,535 salary.
According to MarketWatch, WNBA League revenue has doubled since 2019 — from $102 million to $200 million —but the players only receive 9.3% of the league’s revenue.
The highest-paid players in the league make upward of $230,000, while the minimum salary for players with up to two years of experience was $64,154, and $76,535 for those with three-plus years of experience.
Who is the highest-paid player in the WNBA?
The highest-paid WNBA players include:
Jackie Young – $252K
Jewell Loyd – $245K
Kahleah Cooper $245K
Arike Ogunbowale $241K
Diana Taurasi $234K
While $70K is well above the average American salary, these athletes aren’t average — So what are they doing off the court?
What do WNBA players do in the offseason?
Some WNBA players join the workforce while others thrive in the influencer field, but many athletes have endorsement deals that help pay the bills.
Training in the offseason is always necessary, as players want to remain in shape ready, Some players play in European organizations.
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Check out some of the top WNBA star’s secondary jobs during the NBA offseason
Caitlin Clark – Endorsements / Golf
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Clark signed a $28 million signature sneaker deal with Nike, to add along the other NIL deals she acquired in her collegiate years. However, Clark was avid about picking up another sport once the offseason began.
“Maybe play some golf. I think that’s what I’m going to do until it gets too cold in Indiana. … I’ll become a professional golfer,” she said, per IndyStar’s Chloe Peterson. Caitlin Clark participated in the pro-am at the LPGA Tour’s The Annika on Nov. 13. in pursuit of a purse worth $487,500.
Aja Wilson – Endorsements
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A’ja Wilson, a center for the Las Vegas Aces, has endorsement deals with Gatorade and Nike
Angel Reese – Podcasting / Endorsement Deals
Angel Reese is another athlete who benefited from the NIL deals before coming to the WNBA. On top of her deal with Reebok, Reese is a podcaster, as the lead in her show Unapologetically Angel
Aliyah Boston – Peacock Big Ten Women’s Basketball studio analyst
Allisha Gray – Owner of WNB Factory restaurant
Haley Jones – WNBA Finals broadcast crew on NBA TV
Ariel Atkins – Assistant Coach for Player Development for the Michigan Women’s Basketball team
Kahleah Copper – Rutgers WBB Director of Athletic Culture and Professional Development
Rhyne Howard – Florida WBB Assistant Coach and Director of Player Personnel
Kelsey Plum – Endorsement Deals
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Plum, a WNBA star for the Las Vegas Aces, has endorsement deals with Under Armour and a cigar company.
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