Overview

• Michael Porter Jr. faces backlash for comparing WNBA players to professional ping pong players and suggesting lowering the rims to increase popularity.
• WNBA players and fans express outrage, with some celebrities joining the criticism of Porter Jr.'s comments.
• Porter Jr. emphasizes the pay disparity is due to lower WNBA revenues and audience sizes, not a lack of talent.
• WNBA players seek a fairer share of league revenue, highlighting the current 23% share compared to the NBA's 50%.
• The NBA has historically subsidized the WNBA, with ongoing debates about the financial sustainability and support of the women's league.