Money motivated American basketball stars to play in China, where they could earn up to ten times more than in the WNBA. The pay gap in the WNBA pushes many women athletes to join foreign leagues during the off-season, with the Chinese league WCBA being a top choice.
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Salary difference between WNBA and WCBA
WNBA stars like Brittney Griner and Maya Moore found higher-paying opportunities in the Chinese league. Griner earned about 12 times more in China, averaging 24.1 points per game. Moore, known as the "Invincible Queen," excelled with 37.3 points per game in her first season.
Her WCBA Contract Was Over Double Her Rookie WNBA Deal. There's A Significant Salary Gap, With Players Like Han Xu Making Millions In China But Earning Much Less In The WNBA.
More Chinese Contracts
WNBA stars like Stefanie Dolson and Liz Cambage have sought higher-paying contracts in the Chinese league. Cambage's deal with Sichuan is worth $1 million, far surpassing her WNBA salary. This highlights the ongoing pay disparity issue in the WNBA, despite its growing popularity.
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