She’s Getting 0%: Napheesa Collier Sounds Off on ‘Injustice’ With $10 Million Worth Caitlin Clark

WNBA star Napheesa Collier is once again making headlines — this time for calling out what she calls a “massive injustice” in how Caitlin Clark’s explosive financial impact is being handled. According to Collier, Clark’s immense popularity and the millions she’s generated for the league have not translated into fair compensation — for Clark herself or for the players who share the court with her.

In a candid interview earlier this week, Collier didn’t hold back. “Caitlin Clark is worth ten million dollars to this league, maybe more,” she said. “She’s selling out arenas, moving merchandise, bringing in sponsorships — and she’s getting 0% of that money. None of us are. How is that fair?”

Her comments quickly spread across social media, sparking a heated debate about player pay, marketing rights, and revenue distribution in the WNBA. For many, Collier’s words hit at the core of a long-standing issue: while the league’s growth is finally accelerating, the players driving that success are still receiving only a fraction of the profits.

Caitlin Clark’s impact is undeniable. Since joining the Indiana Fever, she’s transformed the WNBA into a mainstream draw — boosting TV ratings, ticket sales, and merchandise revenue to unprecedented levels. According to sports business analysts, Clark has directly added tens of millions of dollars to the league’s bottom line. Yet under current salary structures, her rookie contract is worth less than $80,000 per year — a figure that Collier says is “insulting” given her influence.

“Caitlin shouldn’t have to carry the whole league on her back and get scraps in return,” Collier continued. “This isn’t about jealousy or favoritism — it’s about fairness. If the league’s revenue doubles because of her, why shouldn’t the players benefit from that?”

Collier’s comments have reignited calls for a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) that includes revenue sharing, a system similar to that of the NBA and other major sports leagues. Under the current WNBA deal, players receive less than 10% of total league revenue — a stark contrast to the NBA’s near 50-50 split between players and owners.

Former players and sports economists have echoed Collier’s frustration. “This is a textbook example of inequity,” said Dr. Sandra Ruiz, a sports finance professor. “Caitlin Clark is a once-in-a-generation marketing force, and her value extends far beyond the court. But unless the structure changes, that value goes straight to ownership.”

Interestingly, Caitlin Clark herself has stayed quiet on the controversy, maintaining her trademark humility. When asked about Collier’s comments, she simply replied, “I’m focused on basketball. I love this league, and I want to see it grow for everyone.”

Still, Collier’s words have struck a chord with fans and fellow players alike. Many took to social media to applaud her for addressing an uncomfortable truth — that while women’s basketball is booming, the players at the heart of that success aren’t yet seeing their fair share.

As WNBPA negotiations approach, Collier’s remarks may carry significant weight. By tying Clark’s massive market influence directly to the league’s financial model, she’s spotlighting the core issue that could define the next era of women’s professional basketball: who profits from the game’s success?

In Collier’s view, the answer is simple — it should be the players. “We’re the product,” she said. “We make the league worth watching. Caitlin’s proven that. Now it’s time the money followed the players who make it all possible.”