Angel Reese recently talked strongly about the question of equality of basketball wages, making a frank request to the CEO of the NBA. She pointed out that the players deserve an equivalent salary for male colleagues in the NBA. “The players are expected to receive the equivalent salary of the NBA players,” she said, attracting the attention of the public and the experts.
Immediately after this statement, Reese received an appropriate response from the NBA chief. The debate on the difference in salary between the WNBA and the NBA has long been a burning subject in the industry of sport. The players are often faced with a significantly lower income than men, although they devote and also play with an equally drastic spirit.
Many supporters from Reese’s point of view, saying that there should be a change in the salary structure to ensure equity between the two tournaments. However, there is also a demonstration, saying that the current salary reflects the income and popularity of each tournament. While the NBA obtains enormous copyright income and television financing, WNBA is still under development to reach the same influence.
Although the controversy has continued, Reese’s declaration has contributed to triggering a large discussion on the rights of female athletes. She represents not only her voice, but also in the name of many other players who are fighting for equality in sport. Ferocious Rese can be the driving force to promote positive changes in the future.