WNBA Stars' Second Acts: Oyster Farming, Pizza, Real Estate
Update: 2025-12-14
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Sue Wicks, a former WNBA star and Hall of Famer, now runs an oyster farm in New York, highlighting the financial challenges women athletes face post-retirement. The average WNBA salary is significantly lower than the NBAs, often necessitating a second career. Former WNBA players like Marissa Coleman and Devereaux Peters have transitioned into pizza franchising and real estate development, respectively. These stories underscore the need for better revenue sharing in the WNBA and more support for career transitions.
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