Overview

• All-Stars wore “Pay Us What You Owe Us” shirts during warmups but failed to deliver on-court competitiveness, Parker argued.
• Team Collier dominated Team Clark 151-131 under experimental rules and drew 2.2 million ABC viewers despite Caitlin Clark’s absence.
• Parker’s critique reignited discussions over pay equity as the league and players’ union approach the October 31 collective bargaining deadline.
• All-Star Aliyah Boston defended the relaxed pace, noting the quick turnaround to regular-season play justified an exhibition atmosphere.
• The exchange highlights the challenge of aligning protest advocacy with on-court intensity in stalled CBA negotiations.