Summary
Erica Wheeler, a WNBA player and former teammate of Caitlin Clark, posted a message on social media criticizing people who are upset that WNBA players earn a million dollars. Many fans responded negatively, pointing out that most people earn less than $150,000 a year. Wheeler later clarified her message was aimed at critics of WNBA players making money, not supporters.
Key Facts
- Erica Wheeler signed a two-year contract worth $1.25 million with the Los Angeles Sparks.
- She posted on social media about fans being upset over WNBA players making high salaries.
- Wheeler’s message said people making less than $150,000 a year should not be mad about players’ earnings.
- Fans pushed back, reminding that many people earn much less and criticized her tone.
- Wheeler had a previous one-year deal with the Seattle Storm for $78,831 before new WNBA salary rules.
- She clarified her comments were directed at people unhappy about WNBA players’ salaries, not at supporters.
