Can The WNBA Be Improved Financially? Is this what you wanted.

playahaitian

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The typical argument is that the women ballers earn too little money. However, isn't it dollar for dollar when you consider they play less games, draw less in attendance and play in the off season as far as basketball is concerned.

From what I understand the top WNBA player makes $240K.





“These players deserve better”: WNBA’s struggle with commercial flights enters another round
Several members of the Los Angeles Sparks had to sleep in the airport overnight this week, a result of a WNBA collective bargaining agreement that forbids teams to charter flights.


 

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“These players deserve better”: WNBA’s struggle with commercial flights enters another round
Several members of the Los Angeles Sparks had to sleep in the airport overnight this week, a result of a WNBA collective bargaining agreement that forbids teams to charter flights.




Still beats working at Amazon 5 to 6 days a week for 50 to 60 hours.

They play 36 games a season at an average salary of $128K. They'll be okay.
 

geechiedan

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Still beats working at Amazon 5 to 6 days a week for 50 to 60 hours.

They play 36 games a season at an average salary of $128K. They'll be okay.
dude thats the same attitude people can have with you when you complain about conditions on your job. Still beats being homeless...you'll be okay :rolleyes:
 

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I said it in previous threads but it applies here too:

its not much a fuss now because the sports are not as high profile and collegiate and the women affected are white....whats going to make the trans issue come to a head is when black and brown women are affected in really prime time sports.

Imagine whats going to happen when trans women start breaking Simone Biles record in gymnastics or Elaine Thompson and flo jo's record in track or Serena in tennis or play in the WNBA and completely dominate including playing above the rim and dunking regularly on black and brown women.

Then theres going to be a problem...a HUGE problem....

And then we all will see just how supportive not only biological female allies are but also the L's G's and B's are for the T's.

Everyone talking about lower the rim.....you won't have to if they pick up a transwoman with a 30 inch vertical. Ya'll thought the Clippers was LobCity??? :lol: you aint seen NOTHIN until you see a 6'4 SHE-MALE come down the lane and dunk on EVERYONE!! :roflmao2:

Then other teams would have to get their own transwomen players to stay competitive and then youre going to see a lot of REALLY MAD biological female butches PISSED OFF because a bunch of Juwanna Manns took their spots. :giggle: Oh and don't let HER be white cooking black and brown women on the floor cuz then you have this racial dynamic mixed in there too. I don't think anyone has asked Liz Cambage and Candace Parker what they think of transwomen being brought into the WNBA....love to hear their take on it.

See THATS the OTHERSIDE of the this transwomen are women argument that NO ONE is looking at. If transwomen are women then those women can play in the WNBA and all those suggestions...above the rim play, speed up the game, high flying action etc can happen. Whether or not YOU ALL will tune in and stay tuned in is another story tho... I think once the novelty of it wears off dudes will tune out again....but until then it will be interesting to see how it all plays out.
 

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“These players deserve better”: WNBA’s struggle with commercial flights enters another round
Several members of the Los Angeles Sparks had to sleep in the airport overnight this week, a result of a WNBA collective bargaining agreement that forbids teams to charter flights.




I saw this the other day and I heard the ESPN anchors and players chiming in how it's a shame that WNBA teams don't have chartered flights. And how it's horrible and unfathomable that a professional team has to take commercial flights.

That's the problem, they see the word\title "Professional" athlete and they think that grants them unlimited luxuries never factoring in how much those luxuries cost and where the money's coming from.

I support the women and want the best for them, but the whole time I was staring at the screen like


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I saw this the other day and I heard the ESPN anchors and players chiming in how it's a shame that WNBA teams don't have chartered flights. And how it's horrible and unfathomable that a professional team has to take commercial flights.

That's the problem, they see the word\title "Professional" athlete and they think that grants them unlimited luxuries never factoring in how much those luxuries cost and where the money's coming from.

I support the women and want the best for them, but the whole time I was staring at the screen like


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Bro...

They ARE professionals and they are directly connected to the NBA

They should have chartered flights a proper trophy and fair wages.

But conversely?

All these women groups lgbtq+ etc need to ACTIVELY support this league

Don't complain about women sports and never watch or attend a game.

A LOT of this is on the so called fans to.

They gotta actually go to games

They need a bigger social media presence

Their partners need to be more active...
The championship trophies and awards and rings should all be sponsored by big brands

ESPN could do better

There should be a fashion show embrace their woman hood straight and gay

Are the teams and players supporting charities for mothers? Young women? Health? Cough *sickle cell * cough

Where the girl dads?

Are they SUPPORTING these fathers with daughters?

Where the sneaker commercials?

Are these female rappers wearing their shoes and jerseys?

Have more cross promotion with the men teams in the same cities.

But you gotta ACT and TREAT the league like it matters first

It really ain't THAT hard

So yes that starts with chartered flights.

Now besides that?

I got nothing.
 

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Bro...

They ARE professionals and they are directly connected to the NBA

They should have chartered flights a proper trophy and fair wages.

But conversely?

All these women groups lgbtq+ etc need to ACTIVELY support this league

Don't complain about women sports and never watch or attend a game.

A LOT of this is on the so called fans to.

They gotta actually go to games

They need a bigger social media presence

Their partners need to be more active...
The championship trophies and awards and rings should all be sponsored by big brands

ESPN could do better

There should be a fashion show embrace their woman hood straight and gay

Are the teams and players supporting charities for mothers? Young women? Health? Cough *sickle cell * cough

Where the girl dads?

Are they SUPPORTING these fathers with daughters?

Where the sneaker commercials?

Are these female rappers wearing their shoes and jerseys?

Have more cross promotion with the men teams in the same cities.

But you gotta ACT and TREAT the league like it matters first

It really ain't THAT hard

So yes that starts with chartered flights.

Now besides that?

I got nothing.

Your business has to financially be able to support and pay for chartered flights. If they league doesn't make money, then one can't expect to have the luxuries and lifestyles of NBA players.

The NBA is the reason that they're still in business, can't expect them to carry every load. It'd be nice, but that's on the teams and the league to provide chartered jets.
 

playahaitian

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Your business has to financially be able to support and pay for chartered flights. If they league doesn't make money, then one can't expect to have the luxuries and lifestyles of NBA players.

The NBA is the reason that they're still in business, can't expect them to carry every load. It'd be nice, but that's on the teams and the league to provide chartered jets.

But the NBA went into this with eyes open they KNEW that is EXACTLY what they WOULD be doing and stated it publicly.

Silver (and Stern) knew and WANTED this to exist.

And KNEW the cost.

But they can't half ass it just so they can always say well we got the girls teams over here as some type of break in case of #metoo emergency case.
 

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But the NBA went into this with eyes open they KNEW that is EXACTLY what they WOULD be doing and stated it publicly.

Silver (and Stern) knew and WANTED this to exist.

And KNEW the cost.

But they can't half ass it just so they can always say well we got the girls teams over here as some type of break in case of #metoo emergency case.

They didn't half ass anything, they're the reason the league is still in existence.

It's been 25 years, 25 years. At some point they gotta put their big girl panties on and handle business.

The NBA has literally given them everything so I can't blame them.
 

playahaitian

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They didn't half ass anything, they're the reason the league is still in existence.

It's been 25 years, 25 years. At some point they gotta put their big girl panties on and handle business.

The NBA has literally given them everything so I can't blame them.

If you not half ass give them the charter flights. Give them a REAL trophy etc

the NBA KNEW what is was

if its too much?

then just cut bait.

But its all the little stuff the league fumbling that's keeps embarrassing them.

They should have BEEN HAD chartered flights etc.

I can't take the effort serious if you not able to tighten all that up.

And its all for image anyway so either DO it or DON'T.
 

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If you not half ass give them the charter flights. Give them a REAL trophy etc

the NBA KNEW what is was

if its too much?

then just cut bait.

But its all the little stuff the league fumbling that's keeps embarrassing them.

They should have BEEN HAD chartered flights etc.

I can't take the effort serious if you not able to tighten all that up.

And its all for image anyway so either DO it or DON'T.

The league isn't a money making entity. Charted flights and NBA or NFL treatment and certain amenities can't be provided if the money isn't being made.

That includes higher salaries.

That MVP trophy was a shame.

And I'm sorry, the NBA in my opinion has went above and beyond to provide and promote the WNBA. The women and their fans have to be held accountable for something, it's not all on the NBA.
 

playahaitian

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The league isn't a money making entity. Charted flights and NBA or NFL treatment and certain amenities can't be provided if the money isn't being made.

That includes higher salaries.

That MVP trophy was a shame.

And I'm sorry, the NBA in my opinion has went above and beyond to provide and promote the WNBA. The women and their fans have to be held accountable for something, it's not all on the NBA.

See that is part you not getting

they KNEW form DAY ONE

that it would NOT be a money making entity.

and fully ACCEPTED that fact moving forward
 

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If you not half ass give them the charter flights. Give them a REAL trophy etc

the NBA KNEW what is was

if its too much?

then just cut bait.

But its all the little stuff the league fumbling that's keeps embarrassing them.

They should have BEEN HAD chartered flights etc.

I can't take the effort serious if you not able to tighten all that up.

And its all for image anyway so either DO it or DON'T.

How does this sound?

WNBA Players: We don't have chartered flights and it hurts us when traveling.

Interviewer: Who should have to pay for it, who's to blame?

WNBA players: The NBA's to blame, they should pay for EVERYTHING!

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See that is part you not getting

they KNEW form DAY ONE

that it would NOT be a money making entity.

and fully ACCEPTED that fact moving forward

They knew that they'd have to carry the league and the league be basically a charity case 25 years later?

Yeah I'm definitely not getting that one.
 

playahaitian

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They knew that they'd have to carry the league and the league be basically a charity case 25 years later?

Yeah I'm definitely not getting that one.

yeah they did.

Dude they had documentaries and retrospectives on this.

This is something the LEAGUE thought was important for its LEGACY

think of how major colleges treat all the OTHER sports OUTSIDE Football and Basketball.
 

playahaitian

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How does this sound?

WNBA Players: We don't have chartered flights and it hurts us when traveling.

Interviewer: Who should have to pay for it, who's to blame?

WNBA players: The NBA's to blame, they should pay for EVERYTHING!

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basically

I mean the gif is a little demeaning to women

but yeah basically

:lol:
 

playahaitian

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They knew that they'd have to carry the league and the league be basically a charity case 25 years later?

Yeah I'm definitely not getting that one.

I don't do this no more on hear cause most aint worth my time but we family

Stern didn't need to support the WNBA for power or legacy or wealth; he already had all that from the NBA. He did it because he believed the WNBA was the right thing, that it filled a need, and would in time be financially successful. He was pragmatic about that, though, saying, "We knew it was going to be a long haul."

 

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I don't do this no more on hear cause most aint worth my time but we family

Stern didn't need to support the WNBA for power or legacy or wealth; he already had all that from the NBA. He did it because he believed the WNBA was the right thing, that it filled a need, and would in time be financially successful. He was pragmatic about that, though, saying, "We knew it was going to be a long haul."


I appreciate it, but the WNBA isn't the G League. At some point reality has to set in and they need to realize that things are the way they are because of the amount of money being brought in. Or not being brought in.

That's all that I'm saying.
 

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Playing in The USA's basketball off-season doesn't help...

They need to play concurrent with High School, NCAA and NBA...

Marketing could be easier with a Lakers and Sparks weekend package...

Or UConn and Connecticut Suns weekend of games...

They also need an official Holiday for their showcase... Like Mother's Day weekend...
 

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Bro...

They ARE professionals and they are directly connected to the NBA

They should have chartered flights a proper trophy and fair wages.

But conversely?

All these women groups lgbtq+ etc need to ACTIVELY support this league

Don't complain about women sports and never watch or attend a game.

A LOT of this is on the so called fans to.

They gotta actually go to games

They need a bigger social media presence

Their partners need to be more active...
The championship trophies and awards and rings should all be sponsored by big brands

ESPN could do better

There should be a fashion show embrace their woman hood straight and gay

Are the teams and players supporting charities for mothers? Young women? Health? Cough *sickle cell * cough

Where the girl dads?

Are they SUPPORTING these fathers with daughters?

Where the sneaker commercials?

Are these female rappers wearing their shoes and jerseys?

Have more cross promotion with the men teams in the same cities.

But you gotta ACT and TREAT the league like it matters first

It really ain't THAT hard

So yes that starts with chartered flights.

Now besides that?

I got nothing.

Disconnect them from the NBA and see what happens to that league.


I appreciate it, but the WNBA isn't the G League. At some point reality has to set in and they need to realize that things are the way they are because of the amount of money being brought in. Or not being brought in.

That's all that I'm saying.

Brother them women know that. They won't admit it because that is accountability.
 

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I’m at a high school double-header. Girls and boys soccer. The girls game was traaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaagic. Boy taking care of business.
 

geechiedan

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why do some of ya'll seem GLEEFUL when women don't do well especially black women?? whose side are you on in this???
 

geechiedan

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Who?

Grow a pair
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and @them, no blanket statements.
hit dogs howl....and @ing cats and asking that question is like asking specific conservative cacs why are they racist or hate black people,,,,you really think somone is going to own that openly???
 

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hit dogs howl....and @ing cats and asking that question is like asking specific conservative cacs why are they racist or hate black people,,,,you really think somone is going to own that openly???

Hungry cats meow...

Words are typed and people should own the words that they type. I own mine. This isn't about cacs or racism, this is about women's basketball. So if you feel a way about a specific post, then say it to them.
 

Gazoo

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I said it in previous threads but it applies here too:

its not much a fuss now because the sports are not as high profile and collegiate and the women affected are white....whats going to make the trans issue come to a head is when black and brown women are affected in really prime time sports.

Imagine whats going to happen when trans women start breaking Simone Biles record in gymnastics or Elaine Thompson and flo jo's record in track or Serena in tennis or play in the WNBA and completely dominate including playing above the rim and dunking regularly on black and brown women.

Then theres going to be a problem...a HUGE problem....

And then we all will see just how supportive not only biological female allies are but also the L's G's and B's are for the T's.

Everyone talking about lower the rim.....you won't have to if they pick up a transwoman with a 30 inch vertical. Ya'll thought the Clippers was LobCity??? :lol: you aint seen NOTHIN until you see a 6'4 SHE-MALE come down the lane and dunk on EVERYONE!! :roflmao2:

Then other teams would have to get their own transwomen players to stay competitive and then youre going to see a lot of REALLY MAD biological female butches PISSED OFF because a bunch of Juwanna Manns took their spots. :giggle: Oh and don't let HER be white cooking black and brown women on the floor cuz then you have this racial dynamic mixed in there too. I don't think anyone has asked Liz Cambage and Candace Parker what they think of transwomen being brought into the WNBA....love to hear their take on it.

See THATS the OTHERSIDE of the this transwomen are women argument that NO ONE is looking at. If transwomen are women then those women can play in the WNBA and all those suggestions...above the rim play, speed up the game, high flying action etc can happen. Whether or not YOU ALL will tune in and stay tuned in is another story tho... I think once the novelty of it wears off dudes will tune out again....but until then it will be interesting to see how it all plays out.

Track and field not playing that shit.

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geechiedan

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Hungry cats meow...

Words are typed and people should own the words that they type. I own mine. This isn't about cacs or racism, this is about women's basketball. So if you feel a way about a specific post, then say it to them.
trust..those that feel that way saw the post. Theyre free to respond. if you don't feel that way then why be so offended??
 

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trust..those that feel that way saw the post. Theyre free to respond. if you don't feel that way then why be so offended??

Who's offended because I'm not.

I simply asked that you reply to those specific post, you don't want to and it's cool. Not a big deal.
 

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I guess some think playing sports for a living is a right, not a privilege. This goes right a long with everybody gets a trophy mentality.
At some point, the NBA/nfl were at the same points this league is now, and I guarantee you nobody gave a fuck and they didn't whine like this....take accountability for your own shit and make it work or choose something else. But stop the crying and whining, be a professional
 
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HeavyArmz

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They didn't half ass anything, they're the reason the league is still in existence.

It's been 25 years, 25 years. At some point they gotta put their big girl panties on and handle business.

The NBA has literally given them everything so I can't blame them.

The NBA has given them everything because the WNBA is the NBA's product. The WNBA was not founded to be a financially viable product. Just like it's not financially viable for all these companies to replace all their packaging with pink every October. The WNBA is a product that allows the NBA to say we value women basketball players as much as men. Look at our league where we have the best women's basketball players in the world. The NBA can end this tomorrow. They have enough bread to charter flights and provide adequate hotel rooms etc. It's not like the NBA players are staying at the St. Regis every city. The commish can come out tomorrow and say the WNBA salary minimum will match the NBA salary minimum. I'm not giving the NBA no pass. The MLB didn't create a major women's softball league. The NBA did. Take care of your kid nigga
 
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