THE REALITIES OF WNBA STARS WHO PLAY ABROAD

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    IT’S BECOME A part of the fabric of a WNBA player’s career, one that could see significant changes next year.

    At the conclusion of the WNBA season in September or October, players pack their bags, grab their passports and board a plane to destinations across the globe where their seasons will begin anew during the winter months and ending anywhere between February and early May.

    During a news conference before the WNBA draft in April, commissioner Cathy Engelbert said the average career for a WNBA player lasts less than six years. That means utilizing every chance to maximize earning potential – including playing overseas. The WNBA’s supermax salary for the 2022 season is $228,094; a top player like Breanna Stewart earns approximately $1.5 million per season overseas.

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