Caitlin Clark’s promotion to the WNBA isn’t the only big milestone the basketball superstar celebrated this month.
Clarke and boyfriend Connor McCaffrey celebrated their one-year anniversary on Wednesday with a heartwarming social media post.
“It’s been a year of great memories with the person I love,” Clark wrote on Instagram, posting a black and white photo of the couple getting along well. “You make every day better. I can’t wait to have many more adventures together…I love you.”
McCaffery, a former member of the Iowa men’s basketball team and son of Hawkeyes head coach Fran McCaffery, also posted photos of Clark and McCaffery playfully interacting and of them playing basketball. Along with Clark’s video, he wrote a kind message on his Instagram page.
Here’s everything you need to know about Kaitlyn Clark and her surprising WNBA salary
Caitlin Clark, the all-time leading scorer in college basketball and a newcomer to the organization, was a deserved No. 1 pick in the WNBA Draft by the Indiana Fever.
Although she hasn’t even played in a game yet, Clark is already one of the biggest names in the WNBA.
Her first-round pick increased viewership for this week’s WNBA Draft by 304%. But the conversation surrounding Clark certainly didn’t stop after he signed a four-year contract with the Indiana Fever.
Clark will earn $338,056 over four years. According to the league’s collective bargaining agreement.along with Indiana Fever.
By comparison, 2023 NBA Draft No. 1 pick Victor Wembaneyama signed a $55 million contract.
then clark Signed an eight-year contract worth $28 million. A partnership with Nike that David Portnoy called a “steal” on Twitter.
“Eight years and 80 million is what she’s worth, but that’s probably too low,” Portnoy continued. “If they don’t pay when she breaks this contract, she hopes she can opt out early.”
Despite the relatively low numbers, this deal Largest sponsorship contract For female basketball players of record.
Television personality Hoda Kotb was extremely distraught about the pay disparity on Tuesday’s “Today” show.
“It seemed kind of ridiculous for someone who is now the face of women’s basketball,” Kotb said.
Kotb called it “disturbing” and brought it up multiple times throughout the morning.
Jemele Hill, a former ESPN journalist and current contributor to The Atlantic, said: Addressing the discourse surrounding WNBA salaries, he posted a long X post on the subject.
“WNBA players are already frustrated by this conversation because they have been fighting for more money for years. And when they speak up, many Telling them to shut up, reminding them that they are worthless. The NBA has spent over 50 years investing, media coverage, etc. Now, 27 years later, the WNBA will no longer be on top of the world. NBA. So stop comparing them,” Hill wrote on social media.
“Weaponizing this information against WNBA players is another form of misogyny. These women have dreamed all their lives of performing professionally in front of American audiences,” Hill continued. . “Instead of clowning around and reminding us that we’re not, let’s buy some merchandise, go to the game, watch the game on TV.
“This past year has been the best of my life, it’s been so easy, and you never cease to amaze me.” Mr. McCaffrey wrote. “I can’t wait to see you make your dreams come true in person. I love you.”
The women’s hoops star commented on the post, writing, “Great video.”
Clark and McCaffery went public with their relationship in August last year after Hooper shared a photo of them on a boat.
McCaffery publicly expressed his support for Clark during the University of Iowa’s appearance in the national championship game.
Clark was then selected No. 1 overall in the WNBA Draft by the Indiana Fever on April 15.
The women’s basketball phenom has raised the profile of women’s college basketball, and the WNBA hopes her presence will strengthen the professional game.
The Fever posted a video of Clark working out with 2023 WNBA No. 1 draft pick Aliyah Boston, and the two are expected to form a dynamic duo for the Fever.
The video shows Clark making a bounce pass to Boston under the hoop, and another part of the clip shows Clark taking a 3-point shot.
