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Is Caitlin Clark's success a wake-up call for the WNBA to rethink player compensation?

After wrapping up a successful rookie season with the Indiana Fever, Caitlin Clark has been making the most of her off-season. From reuniting with her Iowa teammates to hitting the golf course and supporting her boyfriend from the sidelines, she’s stayed in the public eye with every outing. But this time, when everyone is expecting to announce her intentions to join Unrivaled,  Clark decides to take a different route by stepping in as a special guest for an online meet-and-greet and this might make her arch-rival, Angel Reese, envy her.

A recent tweet on X brought the limelight to Clark’s appearance as a guest speaker in a live webinar of marketing executives. The tweet read, “caitlin lowkey going viral on linkedin 😭😭😭 she made an appearance in a live webinar with marketing managers present that’s two virtual appearances and four in-person commitments. $600k minimum 😭 she’s earning all that while doing her real passion: yapping 😍” The post also had a couple of snapshots of the LinkedIn post which acknowledged Clark’s presence in a webinar hosted by Colin Lake CIMA.

In the LinkedIn post, Caitlin Clark’s online appearance was highlighted as she shared a wealth of insightful advice with attendees. The post wrapped up with praise for the reigning Rookie of the Year’s personality and presence. Interestingly, the same account revealed Clark’s virtual speaking fee, set at an impressive $100,000. According to this source, Clark has already earned around $600,000 from her virtual and in-person appearances, making her off-court endeavors just as impactful as her on-court achievements.

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In just one virtual appearance, Caitlin Clark earns more than her WNBA salary, which sits around $76,000 per year —a staggering comparison. For her rival Angel Reese, this fact might hit close to home, especially after Sky No. 5 recently shared that her WNBA earnings don’t even cover her rent. And while Reese’s net worth stands strong at about $1.8 million, it still falls short of Clark’s.

This spotlight on Clark’s earnings shines even brighter as she stands on the brink of taking her net worth, currently at $3.1 million, to new heights with Unrivaled reportedly offering her a staggering $1 million deal to join. Yet, intriguingly, she’s kept quiet about any conversation.

Unrivaled’s consistent attempts to lure Caitlin Clark: The massive $1 million deal

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Although the original 30 spots for the Unrivaled League are already filled, founders Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart have opted to expand the roster to include 36 players. Collier explained that the league’s financial success surpassed projections, allowing for this exciting growth. However, it’s also clear that Unrivaled has its sights set on bringing Caitlin Clark into the fold, and this expansion could be a strategic move to give her more time to reconsider joining.

Word on the street is that Caitlin Clark’s offer from Unrivaled is nothing short of “Messi-like”—and it’s easy to understand the hype. The package reportedly includes a $1 million base salary, a stake in league equity, a performance-based bonus structure, and a share of revenue from media rights. With TNT recently partnering with Unrivaled, this deal could set her up for a historic payday, making it an offer that’s bound to turn heads in the sports world!

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Previously, the Fever guard seemed hesitant about joining Unrivaled, keeping busy with various offseason activities. Moreover, her reluctance to join any 3×3 league also points out that she is not into that format of playing. But with friends like Kate Martin, Lexie Hull, and Aliyah Boston already signed in, this cash-loaded offer might just catch her interest. Whether she decides to join or not, her undeniable charisma and massive fan following mean that Caitlin Clark will keep pulling in big earnings—even through virtual appearances.

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