The latest controversy surrounding Angel Reese and the WNBA’s ongoing financial struggles has sparked heated debates across the sports world. Reese, one of the league’s rising stars, recently suggested that WNBA players might go on strike over salary and benefits, demanding a significant pay increase in a league that reportedly loses $50 million annually. Her frustrations over a $74,000 salary have ignited discussions about financial sustainability, player compensation, and the economic realities of women’s professional basketball.

Enter Patrick Bet-David, the entrepreneur and commentator who didn’t hold back in dismantling Reese’s claims with cold, hard numbers. In a recent discussion, he broke down the WNBA’s financial situation, highlighting its heavy reliance on NBA subsidies and exposing the stark revenue gaps between male and female professional leagues. One of the most striking revelations? The undeniable impact of Caitlin Clark, whose games average over 15,000 fans per night—far exceeding Reese’s 10,000. This 53% attendance gap raises a crucial question: Who is truly driving the future of the WNBA?

With the league struggling to turn a profit in its entire 27-year history, Bet-David’s analysis sheds light on an uncomfortable truth—without major revenue shifts, demands for higher salaries may be more wishful thinking than financial feasibility.