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JT45242

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1. Makes sense for national teams but not pro leagues

Reply to highplainsdem (Original post)

Tue Apr 16, 2024, 06:44 PM

Apr 16

The WNBA is still not self sufficient and requires subsidies from the NBA to stay afloat.

Hopefully, with the interest that college tournament generated, the ratings and attendance will increase so that advertisers will pay more.

Ratings drive tv revenue which in turn drives salaries.

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