Aces’ Jackie Younger
On New WNBA CBA …
We Need ‘What We Deserve’
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The WNBA Collective Bargaining Settlement is ready to run out in a matter of days … and Las Vegas Aces guard Jackie Younger tells TMZ Sports activities that whereas there are many points nonetheless left to hammer out — the largest comes right down to the almighty greenback.
We spoke with Younger this week simply after the Aces gained their third championship within the final 4 seasons … and we requested what the mindset is because the gamers and the league work towards a brand new CBA.
Younger stated the “greatest factor” for her and different gamers is straightforward — “we get what we deserve.”
“We’re one of the best on the planet,” she instructed us whereas working a ceremonial shift at a Las Vegas Elevating Cane’s, “and so simply giving us what we deserve.”
Naturally, we requested what she thinks that’s. Whereas she stated there have been just a few methods to go along with that … one of many main points at play is $$$.
“Clearly, pay is an enormous one,” she stated. “However I feel the largest factor, like, is the income share.”
“So as soon as we get that to a sure level, I feel they will be in a greater spot.”
Solely time will inform if the 2 sides can keep away from a lockout. As you realize … the gamers and the present commissioner, Cathy Engelbert, aren’t on one of the best of phrases nowadays. Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier even not too long ago stated the W has “the worst management on the planet.”
New CBA or not, Younger and the Aces are nonetheless celebrating the heck out of their newest WNBA title … and are slated to have their parade via Sin Metropolis later Friday night.
