Serena Williams Supports Caitlin Clark Against WNBA Vets Bullying

Caitlin Clark

American basketball player Women's National Basketball Association

professional women's basketball league in the United States

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Highlights

Serena Williams stands up for Caitlin Clark against bullying by WNBA veterans.
Despite individual sponsorships for popular players like Caitlin Clark, the WNBA is projected to lose $50 million this season.
Negative behavior towards Caitlin Clark stems from envy and inability to match her success.

Story

Serena Williams supports Caitlin Clark in facing negativity and bullying, attributing it to jealousy from those who can't match her skills. Shaquille O’Neal also highlighted professional jealousy towards Clark. Despite the WNBA's rising popularity, the league is facing financial losses, with projections of up to $50m this year and a potential five-fold increase by 2024. The league's value is significantly lower than the NBA's, with the NBA's media rights deal expected to be worth over $7bn annually. The WNBA's financial future relies heavily on the NBA's support and media rights decisions.

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