Caitlin Clark's Dallas arrival brings WNBA's private flight policy back to spotlight
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- čas přidán 1. 05. 2024
- Everyday passengers shared a commercial flight with Clark and the Indiana Fever Thursday. The WNBA heavily relies on commercial flights for in-season away games.
WNBA preseason sold out. That’s saying something abt her star power
Teams give tickets out all the time to make it sold out! Even in the nba! You gauge the popularity by the actual revenue which the wnba still doesn't bring in! Hopefully the hype doesn't die down after this year for there sake
Tell ‘em 😭in jersey we would get nets and jets tickets for free or no more then twenty bucks
Saying nothing actually. Like all WNBA players, who??? There is no star power. You have 1 player on a college team that the coach/media decides to elevate. When they went against a TEAM with multiple talent, they lost. This story has fizzled out faster than an open can of soda.
Or the powers that be behind him this young man is a plant
@@MailHandlerInThe505…and people still haven’t shown up on the past. Her first preseason game was almost at full capacity. Whether people pay for tickets or not, they still have to tune in or show up. This girl makes that happen.
I said it. She needs more security. She has to be protected by the WNBA because this is probably their best chance at making any money
She’s the their Messi of the MLS
They already dropping the ball. You have to make her seem larger than life! All these social media influencers are going to start showing up at airports harassing her for content
@@user-qb3vi5kk3tMessi is a champion.. I don't know what you're talking about
The NBA owns the WNBa
All WNBA players need security in their travels.
Caitlin: trying to live a normal life
Aliyah: having fun w/that photo bomb
Lmao your idea of a normal life is a bit off
When you're business is losing money, it's hard to justify private flights. Business 101
Good point. Start making money - no subsidies - and do want you want to. It’s not a “good look” until you do.
They're just going to take more money from the NBA to pay for it
*your
@@michelerich1590 oops!!! My mom would be very upset with that misspelling
look at ticket prices for Fever games this year, home and away. look at her jersey sales. CC herself is generating enough revenue for at least the Fever to fly private
The problem is if Caitlin flys private out of pocket, or flies her team private, then all the other WNBA players, especially the old guards will be mad and jealous. There's no winning with the pettiness.
She should be flying private but yeaaa
Its not about them being jealous, its a bonding thing, and chemistry when players don't travel together they lose time they could be talking to each other and building chemistry
@@jordy65056 Caitlin should be flying private purely for security and privacy reasons. And if she flies private/chartered, so should her team. The problem is the teams that don’t have a superstar that requires them to fly private will feel some type of way about the teams that do. I think that’s the point of the OG comment.
@@W4TSKY no that's not the problem, the problem is that there is a rule that unless every single team in wnba flies privately then no team can fly privately, its a wnba rule
Oh are you referring to Regina George of the WNBA, Uconn blue blood royalty Diana BIG D Energy Taurasi? 😂😂😂 I efffing hate her pettiness hahahahahaha
I can't lie I'm a man and I'm truly excited about the wnba this yr
Facts I actually use to watch Candace and Maya, but I ran into flaujae, then seen Reese and Clark and I'm officially brought me back..juju is insane got me thinking about Gigi
Lol. Sounds like a fake post from a woman. Lol.
🤭 I'm sure you are 👀💭
Everywhere Caitlin Clark goes, people are "Enchanted" to see her.
cause she is a guy?
YES HE IS
They’re crazy. A private plane for a single game costs more than some of these WNBA players make in an entire season and they’re stupid enough to believe the WNBA can suddenly afford to get them chartered flights.
I hope she remains humble and true to herself and her fans and stays away from these toxic woke other players! She will be more special if she does
the wnba loses 20 million dollars a year they cant afford charter flights
not this year they about to make a killing this season
Not anymore!
Not anymore!
And the players will now demand a minimum salary of 1 million.
@@MetroAirAand they’ll still be in the black
the way CC play will give life to WNBA and bring it to a new level
Bald dad is great
Caitlin Clark is taking the wnbay to great levels never reached before by any player ever in wnba
SHE WILL BREAK THE ASSIST RECORD---EASILY!!!!
Only thing Caitlin should fear is the fish lunch vultures in the locker room.
Wait wait wait a minute , you think she won’t want her 🐱 eaten ?
The sponge bob fish people?😂🤣
The rest of the WNBA does not need security Clark does
That's only if you think the women she plays with won't became popular
Naw angel Reese does as well - death threats remember
What is she president of the United States? She plays basketball.
High school and college teams travel together. This is dangerous for all players.
Let the woman live her life, give her some space.
What are you talking about? This is the WNBAs moist dream for the last 30 years.. this is their one chance to make improvements. I can’t wait to watch them mess it up
So funny when people say other players are responsible as well. NONE of this would happen without CC.
Erica Wheeler is a consummate professional who knows that Clark's presence will be beneficial for the entire team. Wheeler still will get more than half the minutes of each game at point guard, especially in Clark's rookie year, and you can bet that the coaches will figure out an offense that puts both Wheeler and Clark on the floor at the same time. Clark actually may wind up being better at shooting guard than point guard in the professional ranks, similar to when the Knicks had Earl the Pearl and Clyde Frazier in the same back court in 1973 and both prospered as did the team. Same goes for the Bulls of the 1990s with Pippin and Jordan on the floor together. Throw Aaliyah Boston into that mix, and the Fever will have a formidable offense to contend with.
Well stated. The Fever has depth of talent and will put people together on the court. Wheeler & Clark together would give defenses trouble. Various combinations, up to all 5 on the floor playing together, this can be a strong team.
Great insight, refreshing breakdown sprinkled with a bit of NBA history to make a salient point. 💯😀😊
@@brianroesch3259 I honestly think Chicago Sky are the winners of this draft with the Angel Reese and Cordosa addition to a young yet balanced squad with very capable veteran leadership. Plus an awesome guard to feed an active team. It's really all about finding the right chemistry. This can be close to a free-flow college bball team. Sort of like how the Pacers & TWolves are playing. While Fever may get the hype, watch for Chicago to low-key make a proper run.
@@LeonNeuton Very interesting observation you make on the Chicago Sky. Looking at their roster, it looks like some serious players ready to go. As you say, capable veteran leadership. If Reese and Cordosa can really hit in the paint, & all the players get chemistry going, this team could be a force.
@@brianroesch3259 Thank you. They're going to be a fun team to watch when the players get to know each other well.
Oh god. How awful. Have to fly non private to play kids games. Imagine having to drive a 30 yr old Honda in 0 degrees to work in the mill.
To play kids games? Those kids games help people get into colleges all across the country and on the collegiate and 1:53 professional level win over the hearts of countless fans across the country and world. Many of which leave hard working honest jobs and enjoy a cold brew and watch basketball, football, baseball etc. I’m so confused about what you’re being cynical about…
Sounds like a skill issue to me...
It is very rare to be this good at a sport but your point about driving does make sense
skill issue 😂 go cope
Don't large commercial airports have VIP entrances and exits for security?
yes.
Aaliyah Boston is amazing. Everybody talking about Clark non-Stop
@BroughtTheSmoke you should quit your whining! Caitlin is bringing the eyes. That's a GOOD thing! If other women are worthy, then the more eyes that are brought, the more they will be noticed. It's all a good thing. Embrace it!
This is the most Brick Tamland I Love Lamp thing you could have said😂
There's no doubt that Clark is bringing the lion's share of interest and attention to the leeg without a doubt, but there's other players in this draft class who bring their own level of clout, hype and talent to the league. The Caitlyn hype machine is so thorough that even these 2 people interviewed were just like oh wow I was in the same plane and airport with Caitlyn Clark, kind of ignoring the other fever players which is kind of lame so these 2 people are exposing themselves as Clark Fanboys
I love all the attention that she’s bringing to the sport. So cool.
COMMERCIAL FLYING (FOR ALL THE LADIES)??? THAT IS RIDICULOUS!!!
Bottom line is if the league can't afford it, or the team owners can't afford it, it won't happen.
If the players want a higher percentage of the revenue, then they need to cut down expenses.
I have seen bigger stars flying commercial into DFW than her. Its not that big a deal.
I agree. Their understanding of humility is different.
So they want the NBA to add more expenses to a business that is losing money for 20 plus years.
Caitlin clark is taking the wnba to a level so great they never witnessed before by any other player
Minnesota Lynx had higher attendance than Caitlin last night
I'm sure someone out there remember the days when you could see an NBA team in airports. The league started in 1946, the Pistons were the first team to charter flights in 1987. The W is still a young league.
The teams weren't making enough money to fly charter until the late 80's. This is one reason why the Lakers 33 game win record is so amaizing. They flew charter, and often played three games in a row with at least one being on the road. I don't think a modern team would win 60 games under those conditions.
Clark needs to get new representation as far as her agent goes. This should've already been negotiated in one of her many NIL deals or brand deals to have them include chartered flights to her games. It's bad enough she inked a lowball deal with Nike as it is, her agent could've at least got chartered flights thrown in the deal.
A few years of posting a profit without being subsidized by the NBA, and this issue will take care of itself.
The wnba is Soo frickin mismanaged when it comes to marketing and promotion. Tonight Indiana and Chicago are playing at the same time at 8 Chicago has two high profile draft picks that folks are curious why couldn't they just have the games back to back? So folks can see both games??
@anthonytaylor7928 i have no idea what you just said. Stay in school, kids!
Dude it's a thrown together league run on a shoestring budget what do you expect?
Why are the games not televised? That also makes no sense! They should have a CZcams page where they include recordings of the game. That could be extra revenue! I look at all those vps and general managers and a million other titles of people just getting a salary in the wnba and basically doing nothing!
Let them fly first class and not economy at least. More private that way
WE have an WNBA team here in Dallas? Who would have known?
The mens sports teams paid for those college chartered flights. If your business doesn’t turn a profit, you can’t spend money you don’t have on chartered flights. Why is this so hard to understand.
And Football pays for the rest of the mens sports. Some basketball teams can hold their own.
Not at Iowa , the women have sold out for the last two years.
I don't know about that one. When Clark was there, the Iowa team was selling out that arena on its own.
Because it's a safety concern for all teams not just one player.
@audreybowles6357 LOL...where does the money come from.
They don’t have the money for private flights
The feds sure are protecting this young man while he revives the wnba how cute
As a tall person myself i think its the legroom thats the biggest issue
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It's ALL about Catlin Clark and what she's doing for women's basketball but now the WNBA
the WNBA is womens basketball
joolover
Private flights for a whole season would cost more than her 4 year contract… not a smart business move
The NBA picks up the tab
why -they don't need there own plane.Make some Money then!
How about an airline steps up and sponsors their charters?
Surely she can afford to fly Business class. What's she doing in coach ?
Publicity for the narrative of this video to increase WNBA in the spotlight... duh
She was just fine wasn't she.
I really hope this kid does well. There is so much riding on her shoulders right now.
Ironic that American women's college basketball has private flights but American women's professional basketball doesn't.
College is government funded
Women's College Basketball makes far more money than the WNBA has ever dreamed of. UConn probably made more money and sold more tickets last season than the WNBA has in its entire existence lol.
WNBA does not have the luxury of stealing from taxpayers yet.
*College Football & Basketball programs at each school pay for it since the players are not not paid millions of dollars like in the NFL or NBA.*
For the safety of the players chartered transportation is a necessity. This has to change!
The wnba loses $20M+ a year. How will they lay for that???
🤦 Are you gonna pay for it?
lol all these years of these women flying coach now all of a sudden they need to change it. SMH
and now " all the little girls want to play basketball" - no all of a different group of girls want to play basketball.
She's the best female player in history. They are talking about her. Lots of people want to see her. It's a safety issue. She's like the Beatles for girls basketball. I know you have a little pp and are insecure so you have to talk smack about women but it's not complicated to understand this girl needs more security
They been wanting it buddy what are you talking about the video literally said they been complaining about it listen next time
@@joketsu100first of all she is not the best player, she is one of the best shooters. These women been in the league fighting for this for decades and now all of a sudden because of her they want to make light of the situation. Also I’ve been watching WNBA since 1999 and I’m a season ticket holder for the CT Sun since 11, I’m sure I support women sports more than you.
@@jexcel07I’m fully aware they been wanting it, my question is why it’s needed more now because she is there?? Was the women safety not important before?? I recall last season they had a team sleeping in an airport because their flight was cancelled, no security or anything.
Easy fix: Women buy ALL wnba season tickets AND attend the games! You can’t “flex” when you’re broke!
Let’s all drink our milkshake through a soggy paper straw so our national hero Caitlin “I keep it hairy” Clark can fly private
Oh god!!! I can hear all the other jealous women talking smack if they change the rules because of her, not realizing that no one wants to follow you or be at the airport when you land. This girl changed the image of the women's game, be happy and proud of her
So is the league stopping them getting first class seats too?😊
Going out on a limb here, but maybe, just maybe, it is a good thing for them to fly regular commercial for a few more years to help build their fan base and get a little closer to the fans that they want to support them and spend their money on them. Traveling charter and hiding from the fans is not going to help do that. Build the product and then you will have a successful league!
Yeah if I were her, I would kinda want to travel commercial. Not saying that I would take security lightly though.
Commercial??? That's ridiculous and embarrassing!
I think its cool she came to indiana, she has that.larry bird aura about her, alot of people/players want to say shes not that good, but she just keeps proving that she is a great player, im dying to see a bird/cc photo!!
*3 people recognize 1 player at the airport*
We need charter flights league wide lol
kinda sad. but it’s not the wnba’s fault if they cant generate money. it’s our fault😂
She is going to move the league to a higher level and bring everyone along for the ride.
It would be nice if the addition of Caitlyn Clark helps all of the WNBA to become more profitable and to make more money as a whole. I mean, the Indiana Dallas preseason game is sold out, which is great. But will there be an increase in interest in non-Caitlyn clark games. I would imagine there will be some, just don't know how much.
Lol welcome to reality. A second rate league with no money
Yep just like you a second rate person with no money lol 😂
i don't even watch the NBC . college is getting ridiculous so for sure no WNBA for me
She is a real woman and does not do stupid things, she doen't need to worry.
They actually just changed it
That must be "Steve"
Let’s go fever!
Number 17 doesn’t look like a basketball player.
Go Aces!!!
This is a moot point as a deal was made to have chartered flights for all WNBA games. $25 million a year that the NBA is paying to make this happen.
Too much about Clark they are a team it's about all of them not just her
Nike short changed her
Make them money, you'll get private jet too
@WFAA they don't even give these athletes there own plane wow
They're not making money. You can't ask for something you can't pay for.
@@BigE507 they need to be and its more then just money
@@GILLISH no its just the money, they dont bring in enough
Indeed, the NBA has been subsidizing the WNBA for 30 years. They can't have private jets when they're selling like 500 tickets a game and their biggest sponsors are the local, "Your Job is Your Credit" used car dealers and rent to own furniture stores.
Wrong
Keep on the down low ,humble ,grounded & connected, athletes know the projection of rising up from poverty to Riches . It is a slow & calculated process. They are human .
Dont flying private jets is "harsh reality" 😮 for sport nobody watches
poor girl, she’s incredible, though!😊
Hopefully the WNBA will make money and will change this in the bargaining agreement next year. Change is a good thing!
WNBA needs to get it together!!
how many games have y ou gone to?
The WNBA needs a way for teams to fly private not commercial.
AMERICA LOVES CAITLIN CLARK!!!
❤️🤍💙
She and only she may need a private flight. Lol. This is insane. Lol.
Hope she stays safe
Games sold out? Is that a WNBA first?
WNBA is fun to watch with her on the court.
what is dana white doing there
Clark is good but Angel Reese is the reason why I started watching women’s basketball ever. Clark was shut down by Raven Johnson in Clark’s second championship game loss. Angel Reese all the way from me.
Yearly salary 75k, Nike endorsements 28 million….
This is A W
Lot press coverage for something nobody actually cares about.
This reminds me of Tiger Woods and his prime police escort wherever he went especially on the golf course
They have rookies ride the bus especially Clark
Men's leagues took commercial in their beginning as well. It took decades for men's sports to make big time money. Women should just focus on getting viewers and they'll earn their private jets.
Of course because like so many people in the celebrity class this is the American aristocracy. If you like that sort of thing embrace it, if you don’t ignore it🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️
I’ve been going to WNBA games since the league started. I could get great seats with not a lot of planning. Those days are over but I’m ok with it I guess 😂
Angel reese is the face of the WNBA
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HE,HIM,HIS
She has enough money though her NIKE deal to hire security.
BILLIONAIRES WHO COMPLAIN SHOULD STEP UP AND SPONSOR THE PRIVATE PLANES
This is so awesome for women. Dust off your sneakers and play basketball 🏀 support women in sports everyone.