Caitlin Clark, Cameron Brink, and Kamilla Cardoso were the overall first three WNBA draft picks.
It was a highly anticipated event, just weeks after the NCAA Women’s Basketball National Championship.
The Indiana Fever selected Caitlin as the overall first draft pick.
The internet had so many enthusiastic and supportive reactions to the drafted athletes:
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Paige Bueckers looking like one of those proud parents seeing their child get draftedpic.twitter.com/bsW8k0Gx2G
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Welcome to Chicago@Kamillascsilva!!
!Im so excited to get after it this season.
Bring the red bundles and wings & I got the rest!
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Erica Wheeler, Maya Caldwell and Lexie Hull react to Caitlin Clark being selected No.
1 overall at our WNBA Draft Party they had those@CaitlinClark22jerseys ready pic.twitter.com/yoShRe1q8C
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The foundation is set.
Welcome Kamilla Cardoso x Angel Reese@chicagosky@WNBA
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T Spoon + Kamilla Cardoso … this is such a great pick for Chicago.
The fact that the#WNBADraftis trending right now!!!!
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However, the draft also sparked a discussion about WNBA salaries for the top draftees.
It’s important to note that WNBA athletes can make money in endorsement deals.
In fact, Caitlin has alreadypartneredwith brands like Nike, State Farm, and Gatorade.
Similarly, Angel has worked with brands likeReebok,Goldman Sachs,Coach, andAmazon.
Some WNBA athletes alsoplay abroad in the off-seasonwhere they receive additional compensation.
These ladies deserve so much more…Praying for the day lhttps://t.co/mIZmaXwPVi
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Im already annoyed by this conversation because for years, WNBA players have fought for more money.
After 27…https://t.co/ysGqkEPcNf
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On this salary Caitlin Clark would qualify for low income housing in San Franciscohttps://t.co/ZbOkPp4xBc
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“These women have been underpaid now, for several decades.
… for a generation, people have ignored the WNBA.
