Salary Disparity in Professional Basketball - Women's basketball initial salaries were approximately $50,000 for three to four months, while in Europe, the compensation was three to four times higher [1] - WNBA rookie base salary is around $78,000-$80,000 [2] - Men's basketball rookie base salary is approximately $350,000 [2] - The disparity between men's and women's rookie salaries is significant, with men earning six figures [2] Impact of Caitlyn Clark - Caitlyn Clark has positively influenced salary expectations for women in basketball [1]