WNBA’s A’ja Wilson Criticizes Lebron James’ Lakers Paycheck: WNBA Players Are Underpaid!

A’ja Wilson

WNBA’s A’ja Wilson Criticizes Lebron James’ Lakers Paycheck: WNBA Players Are Underpaid!

WNBA’s Rookie of the Month, A’ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces, has an ax to grind when it comes to female basketball players not getting paid what they deserve.

LeBron James

Upon hearing the news of Lebron James signing to the Los Angeles Lakers for a 4 year/ $154 million contract, Wilson took to Twitter to comment.

154M ……….. must. be. nice. We over here looking for a M ? but Lord, let me get back in my lane pic.twitter.com/IFDZLlI53z

— A'ja Wilson (@_ajawilson22) July 2, 2018

Many people suggested that the reason WNBA players are paid so much less is because they’re not as good. A’ja had answers for that.

Lolololol ohh it’s about skill set? ? because I heard a bench player gets paid more than …nvm ? https://t.co/Q41UsxKthZ

— A'ja Wilson (@_ajawilson22) July 2, 2018

The WNBA Player = me @_ajawilson22 but what does the gif have to do with anything ..oh let me guess if she would have dunked thennnnnnn she should would be able to get a M..? https://t.co/ZalvTclZVV

— A'ja Wilson (@_ajawilson22) July 2, 2018

Some fans even believed that women get paid less because the WNBA brings in less revenue. A’ja had an answer for that as well.

We get less than 30% revenue vs the guys get 50%….. >><<>><<>>< https://t.co/ixes8kP3Ft

— A'ja Wilson (@_ajawilson22) July 2, 2018

A’ja maintains that this is not a stab at Lebron, nor is she angry. She just made an observation and pointed out the blatant inequality as it pertains to both leagues.

Fellow WNBA players, Kayla McBride and Skylar Diggins, quickly backed up their colleague’s sentiments.

Dudes really out here talking. Can’t even beat me in horse but have something to say about my bank account. I’m sleep on the hatred and disrespect of the greatest women’s league in the world… y’all realize this is dreams that have come true for us right? Y’all realize this is

— Kayla McBride (@kaymac_2123) July 2, 2018

A little bit louder now!!
But get yo money black man https://t.co/ShzS0ZLJdD

— Skylar Diggins-Smith (@SkyDigg4) July 2, 2018

What do you think? Should the WNBA pay their players more?

By: Eleven8