Caitlin Clark earns $75,000 for speaking engagement, surpassing WNBA rookie salary

marca.com — December 3, 2024 at 08:01 PM UTC

Caitlin Clark, a rookie with the Indiana Fever, has gained attention for her high speaking fees. She charges $75,000 for a single engagement, surpassing her WNBA rookie salary of $74,305 for an entire season. Clark's popularity grew during her time at Iowa, and she continues to excel in women's basketball. Her ability to earn significantly from speaking engagements highlights financial disparities in the sport. This situation raises ongoing discussions about WNBA players' earnings. Other players, like the reigning MVP, also command high fees for appearances, emphasizing the contrast between on-court salaries and off-court income opportunities.

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Caitlin Clark drives 26.5% of WNBA revenue while earning under $80,000 (foxnews.com)
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Caitlin Clark charges $100,000 for 30-minute speaking engagement as WNBA rookie seeks additional income (dailymail.co.uk)
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Caitlin Clark earns more from speaking engagements than WNBA salary in a season (yardbarker.com)
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Caitlin Clark earns $600,000 from speaking engagements in first year with WNBA (mundodeportivo.com)
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Caitlin Clark earns more in 30 minutes of speaking than in a full WNBA season (marca.com)
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