A surprise wave has just emerged in the female basketball village when many WNBA players are said to be considering the strike to protest the difference in salary, and the focus of attention is Angel Reese, the star of Chicago Sky. In a recent public statement on the Podcast “Unapologetically Angel” on March 12, 2025, Reese did not hesitate to express his resolute: “If they do not meet what we want, we will sit outside.” This statement quickly stirred up the fans and the media, pushing the debate about the salary in WNBA to a new level just before the 2025 season.

Reese, who had an impressive rookie season in 2024 with an average of 13.1 rebound per game and broke the successor-Double record, has long been a strong voice that requires financial justice for female players. She was not alone in this war. Many colleagues in the tournament are also expressing disappointment when WNBA’s maximum salary is only about $ 241,984 per season, while NBA stars often earn tens of millions of dollars. This difference is even more pronounced when WNBA has just recorded the most successful 2024 season in 24 years, thanks to the emergence of names like Reese and Caitlin Clark, but the profit has not reflected the value that the players bring.

The idea of ​​a strike is not unprecedented. The WNBA player association (WNBPA) chose to withdraw from the collective labor agreement (CBA) in October 2024, paving the way for new negotiations to start after the 2025 season. Reese emphasized: “We are ready to stay in the negotiation table no matter how long it takes,” shows the determination of unintentional. However, not everyone supports. On X, some suggested that “sitting outside” can damage the image of the tournament, especially when WNBA still depends on the financial support from the NBA and has never been profitable in history.

The reaction from fans is very multi -dimensional. Some praised Reese for daring to speak up, with comments such as: “She is fighting for the next generation.” On the contrary, many people mocked: “Sitting outside? Nobody noticed it! ” Meanwhile, the WNBA leadership has not made an official comment, but the pressure is increasing to find the solution before the new season starts in May. Is Reese and his colleagues turn words into action, or is this just a trick? The answer will shape the future of WNBA, and the whole world is watching their every step!