Michael Porter reveals controversial opinion about equal pay in the NBA and WNBA

One of the biggest problems in sport around the world is the difference between men and women’s salaries. The discussion of equality involves several factors, such as the lack of visibility and support for women. On such a controversial subject, the winger of Denver Nuggets, Michael Porter Jr.revealed that he does not support the matching of salaries between male and female players in the NBA It is WNBA.

“I see the arguments of both details, for starters. I know that women want to earn more and are very talented. But even then, so is a famous table tennis player. He is as talented, in fact, as the best player in the NBA. This does not mean, however, that both should receive the same. Everything revolves around, after all, what people want to watch”said the player.

How much each player receives in the major North American leagues depends largely on income generation. And, on a more specific level, collective agreements signed with franchise owners. The more consolidated and profitable the league is, in short, the better the conditions for the athletes. The winger of the franchise Colorado believes that female players should receive more than they currently earn, but far from the level of the men’s competition.

“I understand that women want to receive equal treatment as men, but they are different sports. They don’t fill arenas and, in addition, the television broadcasting agreement is not equal. I feel that, in fact, they should be paid a little more than the current rates. But as much as I believe in equality and respect the WNBA, we can’t pay them our values.”concluded Porter.