In a fiery response to critics of WNBA player salaries, Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy has had enough of the naysayers who think female athletes don’t deserve more cash. His frustration was ignited during the WNBA All-Star Game, where players donned warmup shirts proclaiming, "Pay Us What You Owe Us."

In a passionate post and video shared on X, Portnoy declared, "Honestly, how can anyone with a functioning brain argue that women shouldn’t get paid more? Maybe my brain's just bigger than theirs!" He pointed out the staggering salary disparity between rookie sensation Caitlin Clark, earning only $76,000, and what Barstool stars make, labeling the situation as "insane."

As of the upcoming 2024 season, the average WNBA salary is reported at around $147,745, as per DirecTV. Yet, some skeptics have pointed to the league’s financial woes, claiming it loses tens of millions annually.

Portnoy acknowledged these claims but insisted that the league's finances are a tangled mess, closely tied to the NBA and shrouded in confusion. Recent reports suggested the WNBA could face a $40 million loss in the 2025 season, yet Portnoy remained optimistic about the league's growth.

"The WNBA is booming! Franchise values are skyrocketing, and everything from ticket sales to merchandise to TV rights are on the rise," he emphasized. The league recently struck an 11-year, $2.2 billion TV deal with major networks such as Disney and Amazon Prime, supporting his claim that players currently earn minimal salaries amid this growth.

Portnoy, a staunch supporter of Caitlin Clark, dismissed the argument that the league's recent success hinges solely on her stardom. "Sure, Caitlin Clark sparked this surge, but she’s just getting started! She’s at the beginning of a 15-year career, and we have other talents like Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers rising as well," he noted.

Wrapping up his fervent defense, Portnoy expressed his eagerness to invest in the WNBA, stating he would buy a Boston franchise for $250 million without hesitation. "That’s how you can tell about the WNBA's financial future," he concluded, challenging the doubters once and for all!