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[Saba Sports News] Caitlin Clark has reportedly been offered a substantial contract by a professional basketball league.
The BIG3 league, founded by former rapper Ice Cube, has extended a $5 million offer to Clark to play for one season. TMZ Sports reports that Clark would earn this sum for participating in 8 regular season games and potentially 2 playoff games. Notably, this offer does not restrict Clark from also playing in the WNBA.
While the offer from the BIG3 could be seen as a publicity stunt, it has garnered attention. If legitimate, it presents an intriguing opportunity for Clark to consider.
Comparatively, the highest-paid player in the WNBA last year earned $242,000, making this offer significantly more lucrative.
Currently competing in the NCAA Tournament with the Iowa Hawkeyes, Clark is anticipated to be the No. 1 overall pick by the Indiana Fever in the upcoming WNBA Draft.
Reports indicate that Clark already earns over $1 million in NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) deals.
Established in 2017, the BIG3 is a 3-on-3 basketball league consisting of 12 teams.