Caitlin Clark, who made $76,535 as a rookie, was responsible for 26.5% of WNBA revenue, according to Ryan Brewer, an associate professor of finance at Indiana University Columbus.

What raised many eyebrows was Clark's salary with the Fever. Despite her undeniable talent and skyrocketing popularity, she only earned around $76,000, excluding performance bonuses, in her rookie season. It only further highlighted the glaring disparity in pay between the NBA and the WNBA.

Kevin Durant #35 of the Phoenix Suns prepares for the game against the Golden State Warriors at Footprint Center on November 30, 2024 in Phoenix, A

On a night where Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, and Stephen Curry all share the court, the Phoenix Suns had a special guest show up to the Saturday marquee matchup, reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year, Caitlin Clark.