Caitlin Clark, a standout star for Iowa aiming for a second straight Final Four and the reigning National Player of the Year, has received a groundbreaking $5 million offer from Ice Cube's BIG3 league to play 10 games against men following her collegiate career. This offer, intended to remain private during her championship play, marks a significant moment in sports, reflecting both the commercial appeal and the evolving recognition of women's basketball talent. Clark's potential move to the BIG3, a 3-on-3 summer league, has sparked discussions and debates within the sports community. Some former NBA players, including Kenyon Martin, have expressed skepticism about her ability to compete in the league, suggesting she wouldn't score a point. Meanwhile, the offer has drawn attention to the disparities in earning potential between men's and women's sports, with Clark's salary as the #1 overall pick in the WNBA draft projected at $76,535 for her first season. The BIG3's offer to Clark is seen as a testament to her generational talent and the league's desire to innovate and collaborate with the WNBA.
Ice Cube explains his $5 million offer for Caitlin Clark to join Big3 https://t.co/6RvvNpVAz8 https://t.co/4G9CdCLxyU
On an episode of Gil’s Areana Show, Kenyon Martin said she wouldn't be able to score a single point in the 3-on-3 league. 🤔 Do you think he is right or Caitlin Clark would go out there & get buckets? 🪣 https://t.co/qSlRJZU4hk
Updated story including words from a WNBA spokesperson on Caitlin Clark's earning potential in the NBA
Ex-NBA Star Kenyon Martin Says Caitlin Clark 'Would Not Score 1' Point In Big3 | Click to read more 👇 https://t.co/crUDHQE3YX
Former NBA players claim Caitlin Clark 'wouldn't score a point' in the Big3 League https://t.co/va92k1dem9 https://t.co/V19CFsnZYb
Kenyon Martin and Gilbert Arenas don’t believe Caitlin Clark can score 1 point in The Big 3 ICYMI: THE BIG3 offered Caitlin Clark $5 million to play for them. 🎥 @GilsArenaShow https://t.co/T6lcdImtNj
Kenyon Martin on Caitlin Clark in The BIG3: "She would not score 1 point." (Via @GilsArenaShow) https://t.co/jG65RmwYa6 https://t.co/fQ9jjdt7ko
"men are HILARIOUS." A WNBA player is LIVID with Caitlin Clark being offered $5 million to play 10 games in a men's pro league. It's called capitalism! People who move the needle get paid. DETAILS: https://t.co/2sC0nxXmds https://t.co/lWGABop17E
"They have the offer and if they wanna sign it we'll be happy to have her play in the BIG3.. This is a special situation and a special player that's moving the needle" ~ @icecube #PMSLive https://t.co/ZqBlgKghSL https://t.co/W3BRJ2yqLw
"When we came up with the idea to make this offer to Caitlin Clark our partners and sponsors all wanted to make it happen.. Both leagues play on CBS and we've wanted to work with the WNBA for a long time" @icecube #PMSLive https://t.co/k7qYRWUOnV
Ice Cube’s BIG3 league confirmed Wednesday that it has offered her a contract. The deal for the reigning National Player of the Year to join the 3-on-3 summer league was first reported by TMZ. https://t.co/95ydpIenAY
Caitlin Clark is the biggest name in women's college basketball as she tries to lead Iowa to a second straight Final Four. Now she has a $5 million offer to play against men when her college career ends. https://t.co/fKnblhx2UU
I'll offer Caitlin Clark 10 million to play on our intramural hoops team https://t.co/zbJgtpBC40
Caitlin Clark would be reportedly paid $5M to play 10 games, guaranteed!! 😳💰 https://t.co/WEhLZsNvpz
We intended the offer to remain private while Caitlin Clark plays for the championship. But I won’t deny what’s now already out there: BIG3 made a historic offer to Caitlin Clark. Why wouldn’t we? Caitlin is a generational athlete who can achieve tremendous success in the BIG3. https://t.co/cwzHh7EVau
Alternative Basketball League Attempts To Poach Caitlin Clark With $5M Offer As the #1 overall pick in the WNBA draft, Clark's salary would be $76,535 in her first season. MORE HERE: https://t.co/sd9hwPGJCZ
Be like Caitlin: Iowa’s Caitlin Clark is inspiring a younger generation of players https://t.co/RavRxL7dbe https://t.co/pmKreNKymB
Be like Caitlin: Iowa’s Clark is inspiring a younger generation of women’s basketball players https://t.co/9WILbV2xVw https://t.co/ybPageIhrb
Iowa star Caitlin Clark's deep range has expanded the scope of possibilities for up-and-coming women's basketball players, much the way NBA star Stephen Curry changed the men's game more than a decade ago. https://t.co/sKR2MAoi4L
Outrage over calls for Caitlin Clark, Iowa surest sign yet women's game has arrived https://t.co/YIo9a29T47