Diana Taurasi, the WNBA’s all-time scoring leader, is the focus of an upcoming three-part docuseries titled “Taurasi.” The teaser for the docuseries on Prime Video has quickly gained popularity.
In a clip from the series, Taurasi discusses the challenges of having to play overseas during the WNBA offseason to supplement her income, expressing frustration at the disparity in pay. She highlighted her experiences in Russia, where she felt undervalued compared to other workers at the arena.
Taurasi’s rookie salary in 2004 was $42,000, but over the years, her earnings have increased. In 2023, she signed a two-year deal worth $469,872. Throughout her 20-year career in the WNBA, she earned approximately $1.38 million.
Despite the financial sacrifices she made playing overseas, Taurasi emphasized the importance of returning home to play in a more competitive league, facing the best competition in the world.
While WNBA players continue to seek better pay, the league has seen some improvements in minimum salaries over the years. However, with the current collective bargaining agreement set to expire in 2025, there is uncertainty about the future of player compensation in the league.
WNBA athletes have been advocating for fair wages, as demonstrated by their “Pay Us What You Owe Us” campaign. The looming possibility of a lockout in the absence of a new agreement adds to the urgency of addressing these financial concerns.
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