Summary

For years, WNBA players played abroad during their off-season as a way to supplement their low salaries. The need to compete year-round was viewed as a downside in the sport, requiring players to spend their time in overseas markets and push their bodies, and limiting their ability to build strong personal brands and gain sponsorship opportunities in the U.S. year-round. Today, the calculation has changed.

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