[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.] #  @jason_howerton Jason Howerton The WNBA has been unprofitable for XX years, with an estimated annual loss of $XX million, sparking debates about player compensation and the league's sustainability. Despite this, Caitlin Clark, a new player, is seen as a potential spark for the league's future. The league's financial struggles have been attributed to low demand for the product and its reliance on subsidies from the NBA. ### Engagements: XXXXXXXXXX [#](/creator/twitter::152145921/interactions)  - X Week XXXXXXXXXX +1,866% - X Month XXXXXXXXXX +1,842% - X Months XXXXXXXXXX +444% - X Year XXXXXXXXXX +33% ### Mentions: XX [#](/creator/twitter::152145921/posts_active)  - X Week XXX +123% - X Month XXX +656% - X Months XXX +17% - X Year XXX +41% ### Followers: XXXXXXX [#](/creator/twitter::152145921/followers)  - X Week XXXXXXX +0.09% - X Month XXXXXXX +0.64% - X Months XXXXXXX +3.10% - X Year XXXXXXX +8.60% ### CreatorRank: XXX [#](/creator/twitter::152145921/influencer_rank)  ### Social Influence [#](/creator/twitter::152145921/influence) --- **Social category influence** [finance](/list/finance) #892 [stocks](/list/stocks) #1508 [technology brands](/list/technology-brands) XXXX% [musicians](/list/musicians) XXXX% [countries](/list/countries) XXXX% [fashion brands](/list/fashion-brands) XXXX% [celebrities](/list/celebrities) XXXX% **Social topic influence** [wnba](/topic/wnba) #10, [clark](/topic/clark) #89, [nba](/topic/nba) #296, [caitlin clark](/topic/caitlin-clark) #41, [$50m](/topic/$50m) #3, [money](/topic/money) #1770, [profitable](/topic/profitable) 2.31%, [women](/topic/women) 2.31%, [$231k](/topic/$231k) #1, [investment](/topic/investment) XXXX% **Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by** [@grok](/creator/undefined) [@bandidobuzz](/creator/undefined) [@iamdavidtheeng](/creator/undefined) [@texassportstv](/creator/undefined) [@retailtrader69](/creator/undefined) [@adesalvo](/creator/undefined) [@jess_did_it_x](/creator/undefined) [@pierredisecto](/creator/undefined) [@thallbuju](/creator/undefined) [@whartonmit](/creator/undefined) [@jtkalami](/creator/undefined) [@josephcook14](/creator/undefined) [@mitchnicer](/creator/undefined) [@mrdoctorlawyer](/creator/undefined) [@heysamir_](/creator/undefined) [@heysamir](/creator/undefined) [@guerillalawyer](/creator/undefined) [@rustolla76](/creator/undefined) [@travis_bonser](/creator/undefined) [@levelsoundz](/creator/undefined) **Top assets mentioned** [Uber Technologies, Inc. (UBER)](/topic/$uber) [Alphabet Inc Class A (GOOGL)](/topic/$googl) ### Top Social Posts [#](/creator/twitter::152145921/posts) --- Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours "@sooinnapills You have never once posted about the WNBA. Because like the rest of us you dont watch it"  [@jason_howerton](/creator/x/jason_howerton) on [X](/post/tweet/1947043529810932030) 2025-07-20 21:18:46 UTC 122.5K followers, 10.9K engagements "@JtKalami They were inventing an entire sport essentially. No tv deals no global recognition of the game major sponsorships or the other benefits the WNBA has. Awful comparison. Just terrible try"  [@jason_howerton](/creator/x/jason_howerton) on [X](/post/tweet/1946973189235712386) 2025-07-20 16:39:15 UTC 122.5K followers, 28.4K engagements "@TaraMunson revenue is not profit. They lose $50M a year"  [@jason_howerton](/creator/x/jason_howerton) on [X](/post/tweet/1946771189398917185) 2025-07-20 03:16:35 UTC 122.5K followers, 71.9K engagements "CEOs who follow me Many of you are my friends. Please just listen to me. Text me your statement before you hit send. I've done plenty of crisis management. And never ever: -Cast blame on Coldplay for getting caught with your sidepiece -End a statement with song lyrics"  [@jason_howerton](/creator/x/jason_howerton) on [X](/post/tweet/1945976940113862980) 2025-07-17 22:40:31 UTC 122.5K followers, 69.1K engagements "@psa2rpa Well #1. WNBA started in 1997 so they've had XX years to become profitable. They still lose $50M a year and they have no big product release coming. #2. Maybe smart to wait until the company is out of struggling start-up mode & making money before you start making big demands"  [@jason_howerton](/creator/x/jason_howerton) on [X](/post/tweet/1946767549514780798) 2025-07-20 03:02:07 UTC 122.5K followers, XX engagements "@heysamir_ @pb34r_ There are some players who are absolutely underpaid: Caitlin Clark being the most obvious. Some of them are probably overpaid for the product they produce. That's kind of why the entitled league wide "pay us what you owe us" didn't land with people"  [@jason_howerton](/creator/x/jason_howerton) on [X](/post/tweet/1946922739240988934) 2025-07-20 13:18:47 UTC 122.5K followers, XXX engagements "Since the pit bull debate is still raging in my mentions I just want to say one last thing. A family member had a pit bull "mix." I never felt comfortable with it. But I listened to the "he would never do that" lie. That dog almost killed my son. I have a lot of guilt about this. Listen to your gut. Do not back down. Protect your children from these savage beasts"  [@jason_howerton](/creator/x/jason_howerton) on [X](/post/tweet/1943666075347866084) 2025-07-11 13:37:58 UTC 122.5K followers, 832.8K engagements "@Blarg08125613 @ByLazaruss They are currently paid based on the terms they agreed to in their contracts Hope this helps 🤝"  [@jason_howerton](/creator/x/jason_howerton) on [X](/post/tweet/1947025847681991042) 2025-07-20 20:08:30 UTC 122.5K followers, 2965 engagements "@1200MileCards @JPalex16 Monopoly money if they cant turn a profit Caitlyn Clark is their best shot"  [@jason_howerton](/creator/x/jason_howerton) on [X](/post/tweet/1946797778274799638) 2025-07-20 05:02:14 UTC 122.5K followers, 3600 engagements "@santa_clauc Supposed to get They are supposed to get what they agreed to in their contract. If you were losing $50m a year and an employee asked for a massive raise we all know what the answer would be"  [@jason_howerton](/creator/x/jason_howerton) on [X](/post/tweet/1947054245229756904) 2025-07-20 22:01:21 UTC 122.5K followers, XXX engagements "@flyindutchman01 There is no profit. That's the point. Everything they are paid is net negative to the bottom line. They lose $50M a year. There are no profits to split with them"  [@jason_howerton](/creator/x/jason_howerton) on [X](/post/tweet/1946769915894956110) 2025-07-20 03:11:31 UTC 122.5K followers, 382.7K engagements "@amachyy You seem nice. Same people who accuse me of hating women say this about men lmao"  [@jason_howerton](/creator/x/jason_howerton) on [X](/post/tweet/1946950186787323943) 2025-07-20 15:07:51 UTC 122.5K followers, XX engagements "@travis_bonser The NBA makes nearly $XX billion in revenue and $X billion in profit. What are we talking about"  [@jason_howerton](/creator/x/jason_howerton) on [X](/post/tweet/1946796670194159878) 2025-07-20 04:57:50 UTC 122.5K followers, 91.8K engagements "I've come around. I'm sorry for making fun of the WNBA. I apologize for my ignorance. I am hereby demanding that the WNBA split ALL of the league's profits 50-50 with the players. They've earned it"  [@jason_howerton](/creator/x/jason_howerton) on [X](/post/tweet/1946773729272377451) 2025-07-20 03:26:41 UTC 122.5K followers, 19.9K engagements "@KINGK4M These players are the product. To be fair CC may single handedly save them over the next decade"  [@jason_howerton](/creator/x/jason_howerton) on [X](/post/tweet/1947016094729777187) 2025-07-20 19:29:45 UTC 122.5K followers, XX engagements "Imagine being an employee at a company that has NEVER turned a profit and showing up to work in these shirts"  [@jason_howerton](/creator/x/jason_howerton) on [X](/post/tweet/1946754073312506126) 2025-07-20 02:08:34 UTC 122.5K followers, 37.9M engagements "Apparently this is fake. My pointers stand for the rest of you who find yourself on the Jumbotron in the future"  [@jason_howerton](/creator/x/jason_howerton) on [X](/post/tweet/1945981234024255842) 2025-07-17 22:57:35 UTC 122.5K followers, 4758 engagements "@therealest007 A WNBA team was sold for $10-14M in 2019. I literally could have bought it lol. Anyway this dunk will probably work better on blue sky. I wish the league well and CC could single handedly save it - but didnt think the shirts were a good look"  [@jason_howerton](/creator/x/jason_howerton) on [X](/post/tweet/1947004496682397822) 2025-07-20 18:43:40 UTC 122.5K followers, 1645 engagements "@jlamonteIII Ok Ill tell you what champ. You show me a start up that exists right now that has realized zero profit in any year for XX consecutive years and Ill give you $100"  [@jason_howerton](/creator/x/jason_howerton) on [X](/post/tweet/1946797492802084976) 2025-07-20 05:01:06 UTC 122.5K followers, 23.8K engagements "@B0IVIB They dont earn more than me. I produce a product that is more valuable to the market place. Thats how this works. This is my entire point"  [@jason_howerton](/creator/x/jason_howerton) on [X](/post/tweet/1946793721170739259) 2025-07-20 04:46:07 UTC 122.5K followers, 31.3K engagements "@nimbrad She is the only one who deserves a pay bump"  [@jason_howerton](/creator/x/jason_howerton) on [X](/post/tweet/1946800714895773728) 2025-07-20 05:13:54 UTC 122.4K followers, 1311 engagements "@toddjersey XX is the number of years WNBA has been unprofitable"  [@jason_howerton](/creator/x/jason_howerton) on [X](/post/tweet/1946806197333418444) 2025-07-20 05:35:42 UTC 122.5K followers, 62.6K engagements "@_stfelip I have run a company that has beat the WNBA in profit for 7+ years so 🤷♂"  [@jason_howerton](/creator/x/jason_howerton) on [X](/post/tweet/1946906288765444135) 2025-07-20 12:13:25 UTC 122.5K followers, 2042 engagements "@TheHawzzy @SantaCawws They just have to figure out how to turn a $50M loss into $11B in revenue. Easy"  [@jason_howerton](/creator/x/jason_howerton) on [X](/post/tweet/1946791174255091863) 2025-07-20 04:36:00 UTC 122.5K followers, 5675 engagements "They are actually also the product. And few want to buy the product which is why we're here right now. Caitlin Clark is their first spark. ever really. I hope it works out for them but in the first year people are talking about you is not the time to start making demands imo. Entitlement"  [@jason_howerton](/creator/x/jason_howerton) on [X](/post/tweet/1946929524865712250) 2025-07-20 13:45:45 UTC 122.5K followers, 21.2K engagements "@randomrecruiter For a few years maybe XX max if you're a veryyyyy high value product with a big exit in mind sure. Few start-ups have the pockets to survive XX years of unprofitability"  [@jason_howerton](/creator/x/jason_howerton) on [X](/post/tweet/1946918574351605889) 2025-07-20 13:02:14 UTC 122.5K followers, 134.1K engagements "@TheSportsManJC It's not their "fault" really they just are the faces of a mediocre product"  [@jason_howerton](/creator/x/jason_howerton) on [X](/post/tweet/1946773028269883825) 2025-07-20 03:23:53 UTC 122.3K followers, XX engagements "Amazing opportunity for the WNBA commissioner to be like: "OK deal. You lost us $XX million last year each of you owe us $231K""  [@jason_howerton](/creator/x/jason_howerton) on [X](/post/tweet/1946756289939271933) 2025-07-20 02:17:23 UTC 122.5K followers, 1.1M engagements "@JonSwiftUCF And I hope Caitlin Clark helps them. Shes the best chance they got. I just think this stunt was entitled and tone deaf"  [@jason_howerton](/creator/x/jason_howerton) on [X](/post/tweet/1946906680052142506) 2025-07-20 12:14:58 UTC 122.5K followers, 5419 engagements "@CrispenDeLong The players/games are the food in this scenario. If the food tastes terrible youre gonna struggle to fill the restaurant. If they know whats good for them theyll serve the only meal people are eating (Caitlin Clark) and serve it over and over again"  [@jason_howerton](/creator/x/jason_howerton) on [X](/post/tweet/1947068661224595471) 2025-07-20 22:58:38 UTC 122.5K followers, 15.6K engagements "@TheSportsManJC Caitlin Clark is the best thing that's ever happened to them. She's not enough to carry the entire league. The product simply is not good. That's the big problem and why they haven't turned a profit in XX years"  [@jason_howerton](/creator/x/jason_howerton) on [X](/post/tweet/1946775898914488733) 2025-07-20 03:35:18 UTC 122.5K followers, XXX engagements "@_LarryJ_ If they run unprofitable for XX years they are paid $X because the company doesn't exist. These companies don't have the NBA to subsidize them"  [@jason_howerton](/creator/x/jason_howerton) on [X](/post/tweet/1946930776596983844) 2025-07-20 13:50:44 UTC 122.5K followers, 76.2K engagements "I think it's amazing how many people are trying to compare the WNBA to a start-up that has been unprofitable for XX years. They've been trying to sell a bad product to a non-existent audience for decades - that is hardly the "Amazon" story. If they have a shot at long-term sustainability it's Caitlin Clark. We'll see. Hope it works out for them"  [@jason_howerton](/creator/x/jason_howerton) on [X](/post/tweet/1946914255896236064) 2025-07-20 12:45:05 UTC 122.5K followers, 212.3K engagements "@ByLazaruss Hey Im good to end the federal reserve fire XX% of government workers and balance our budget so my children and grandchildren arent on the hook for what weve done. Lets go"  [@jason_howerton](/creator/x/jason_howerton) on [X](/post/tweet/1947000895410970714) 2025-07-20 18:29:21 UTC 122.5K followers, 110.2K engagements "@jfromthebk Spot on. And probably give CC a raise because shes literally the only reason for any of it"  [@jason_howerton](/creator/x/jason_howerton) on [X](/post/tweet/1947050700816687336) 2025-07-20 21:47:16 UTC 122.5K followers, XXX engagements "@GeoffAgain You think this is lashing out Just pointing out some irony But you seem nice"  [@jason_howerton](/creator/x/jason_howerton) on [X](/post/tweet/1946792957115248701) 2025-07-20 04:43:05 UTC 122.5K followers, 21.4K engagements "@JPalex16 Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund invested like $X billion to grow the thing. That's why they have money to pay them millions. If it remains unprofitable in XX years it won't exist. If you'd like to invest $X billion in the WNBA do it"  [@jason_howerton](/creator/x/jason_howerton) on [X](/post/tweet/1946782070568575188) 2025-07-20 03:59:49 UTC 122.5K followers, 57.6K engagements "Just remember the media instantly became medical experts as soon as Trump showed signs of a benign medical condition. There were zoomed in images and everything Biden could barely speak or walk up stairs and they just couldnt find any reason to investigate further"  [@jason_howerton](/creator/x/jason_howerton) on [X](/post/tweet/1946193637164953845) 2025-07-18 13:01:36 UTC 122.5K followers, 2923 engagements "@TheAlexisKraft Not nice But you are correct about the last line. I think that's kind of the point when you get down to it"  [@jason_howerton](/creator/x/jason_howerton) on [X](/post/tweet/1946918815922639240) 2025-07-20 13:03:12 UTC 122.5K followers, XX engagements "@dgonz65 XX year start up needs to get moving"  [@jason_howerton](/creator/x/jason_howerton) on [X](/post/tweet/1946786267792117951) 2025-07-20 04:16:30 UTC 122.5K followers, 8099 engagements "@_Nikeofweb3 Please tell me someone didnt make a meme coin based on this post"  [@jason_howerton](/creator/x/jason_howerton) on [X](/post/tweet/1947041573973164167) 2025-07-20 21:11:00 UTC 122.5K followers, XXX engagements "@ONLYFACT_X It hasn't been about profit for the WNBA for X decades"  [@jason_howerton](/creator/x/jason_howerton) on [X](/post/tweet/1946779483261866065) 2025-07-20 03:49:32 UTC 122.5K followers, 36K engagements "@barstoolmred Correct. She was the best thing to ever happen to the league and they treat her like dirt"  [@jason_howerton](/creator/x/jason_howerton) on [X](/post/tweet/1946785839524008157) 2025-07-20 04:14:48 UTC 122.5K followers, 83.6K engagements "@KelleyKga @thelpdrive I apparently have fallen for P. Enis"  [@jason_howerton](/creator/x/jason_howerton) on [X](/post/tweet/1945981109352779803) 2025-07-17 22:57:05 UTC 122.5K followers, XX engagements "@1TrophyWife1 Its the social justice charity of the NBA. In fairness CC may end up saving the league over the next decade. I dont know about long term. An entire league cant be built on one player. But she definitely has changed the game for them"  [@jason_howerton](/creator/x/jason_howerton) on [X](/post/tweet/1947046986366226520) 2025-07-20 21:32:30 UTC 122.5K followers, 64.4K engagements "Love this ad. America is not woke. Your execs just live in a bubble. We love our families and we love our country. More of this Nike"  [@jason_howerton](/creator/x/jason_howerton) on [X](/post/tweet/1947065000075382893) 2025-07-20 22:44:05 UTC 122.5K followers, 158.2K engagements "There's nothing Satan hates more than the family. Starting from Genesis the first thing Satan did was attack Eve when the first family was formed. I'm not saying feminists are demons. But this ideology is demonic"  [@jason_howerton](/creator/x/jason_howerton) on [X](/post/tweet/1943694169169391817) 2025-07-11 15:29:36 UTC 122.5K followers, 10.8K engagements "Amazing opportunity for the WNBA commissioner to be like: "OK deal. You lost us $XX million last year each of you owe us $231K""  [@jason_howerton](/creator/x/jason_howerton) on [X](/post/tweet/1946756343542464672) 2025-07-20 02:17:35 UTC 122.5K followers, 4.9M engagements "@Peter_Bukowski Ah yes the tech company that has lost $XXX million and never turned a profit in XX years. Happens all the time"  [@jason_howerton](/creator/x/jason_howerton) on [X](/post/tweet/1947005318187147292) 2025-07-20 18:46:56 UTC 122.5K followers, XXX engagements "@MDourlain The NFL makes more than any sports league on earth. lol of course they should be compensated for that - what kind of argument is this When the WNBA is making $1B+ in profit the players should be making bigger bucks"  [@jason_howerton](/creator/x/jason_howerton) on [X](/post/tweet/1946905172929626543) 2025-07-20 12:08:59 UTC 122.5K followers, 60.3K engagements "Firstly Pfizer reported net income of $X BILLION in 2024. They made $XX BILLION in revenue. Trying to compare these companies to the WNBA is honestly embarrassing. Lastly HOW LONG CAN A COMPANY REMAIN UNPROFITABLE BEFORE INVESTORS STOP BURNING THEIR CAPITAL Not XX years I promise you"  [@jason_howerton](/creator/x/jason_howerton) on [X](/post/tweet/1946925530114093420) 2025-07-20 13:29:53 UTC 122.5K followers, 6128 engagements "@GuerillaLawyer Never skirt responsibility Rule #1 When P. Enis strikes you gotta just take it on the chin"  [@jason_howerton](/creator/x/jason_howerton) on [X](/post/tweet/1946025811812766025) 2025-07-18 01:54:43 UTC 122.5K followers, XX engagements "@jlamonteIII Im assuming you are choosing not to claim the $XXX by naming a start up that hasnt made $X profit in XX years that still exists Open AI was founded in 2015"  [@jason_howerton](/creator/x/jason_howerton) on [X](/post/tweet/1946798805279486193) 2025-07-20 05:06:19 UTC 122.5K followers, 5170 engagements "@SamwiseGLAMgee Cuz Caitlyn Clark is their one shot and they should take it"  [@jason_howerton](/creator/x/jason_howerton) on [X](/post/tweet/1946810965930209478) 2025-07-20 05:54:38 UTC 122.5K followers, XX engagements "I fell for a fake statement first posted by a "CBS reporter" with the Name "P. Enis." Man my journalism skills have gotten rusty since ive been out of that game for a while"  [@jason_howerton](/creator/x/jason_howerton) on [X](/post/tweet/1945981960838332440) 2025-07-17 23:00:28 UTC 122.5K followers, 3219 engagements "The irony here is there is no way by the numbers all of you yelling at me about the WNBA actually watch the WNBA"  [@jason_howerton](/creator/x/jason_howerton) on [X](/post/tweet/1946804905605231082) 2025-07-20 05:30:34 UTC 122.5K followers, 16.2K engagements "@HalforNY__ lol they are still going to lose like $50M even with Clark"  [@jason_howerton](/creator/x/jason_howerton) on [X](/post/tweet/1946760669560222102) 2025-07-20 02:34:47 UTC 122.5K followers, 91.7K engagements "@IamDavidTheEng Show me a company in the s&p that has been unprofitable for XX years and is still in business. Looking forward to this"  [@jason_howerton](/creator/x/jason_howerton) on [X](/post/tweet/1946788399488160079) 2025-07-20 04:24:58 UTC 122.5K followers, 70.4K engagements "@tony2squares1 @bandidobuzz @GowansTrav85996 @Feral_Steelhead @sylvilisthaug Stop making sense"  [@jason_howerton](/creator/x/jason_howerton) on [X](/post/tweet/1946915499939422453) 2025-07-20 12:50:01 UTC 122.5K followers, XX engagements "@ssegraves Its largely been a social justice charity tax write off for the NBA. Not an investment at least not a good one. Caitlin Clark is their best shot to make a move"  [@jason_howerton](/creator/x/jason_howerton) on [X](/post/tweet/1946805980676665646) 2025-07-20 05:34:50 UTC 122.5K followers, XXX engagements "The counter arguments have me HOWLING 🤣 "The WNBA is like Amazon A lot of companies don't make profits at first Yes a nearly 30-year-old league still losing $XX million a year with a product no one wants is exactly the same as Amazon a company that was profitable in X with a revolutionary product"  [@jason_howerton](/creator/x/jason_howerton) on [X](/post/tweet/1946778938925044061) 2025-07-20 03:47:23 UTC 122.5K followers, 934.6K engagements "@Nathanmshaffer Thank you for making a good point. What happens when you sell a product there is little demand for"  [@jason_howerton](/creator/x/jason_howerton) on [X](/post/tweet/1946786661381054561) 2025-07-20 04:18:04 UTC 122.5K followers, 420.9K engagements "Your attempt to Bible shame would be a lot more convincing if the other side didnt literally support SATANIC things (baby murder open border chaos mutilating children). A vote is not a valentine. And I dont regret that vote"  [@jason_howerton](/creator/x/jason_howerton) on [X](/post/tweet/1946060234532835581) 2025-07-18 04:11:30 UTC 122.5K followers, 3301 engagements "@ONLYFACT_X @daburt76 "social equity goals" - you finally shared something true. The WNBA is a subsidized social justice project of the NBA"  [@jason_howerton](/creator/x/jason_howerton) on [X](/post/tweet/1946782458784936000) 2025-07-20 04:01:22 UTC 122.5K followers, XXX engagements "I used to think Michelle Obama was a major future political threat that Dems could leverage. Then she started talking"  [@jason_howerton](/creator/x/jason_howerton) on [X](/post/tweet/1943307914187317612) 2025-07-10 13:54:46 UTC 122.5K followers, 283.7K engagements "@TheRonnocoDen I care about protecting women from being victimized by men yes. More of a moral and cultural line. Womens sports arent my thing. They can be your thing"  [@jason_howerton](/creator/x/jason_howerton) on [X](/post/tweet/1946986130668208510) 2025-07-20 17:30:41 UTC 122.5K followers, 8039 engagements "@volsgurl6 I mentioned both. Because profit matters. If youre not making profit youre losing money. NFL NBA and Uber make many billions in profit"  [@jason_howerton](/creator/x/jason_howerton) on [X](/post/tweet/1947051942699786589) 2025-07-20 21:52:12 UTC 122.5K followers, 1221 engagements "The more embarrassing part is how many people have fallen for (myself included) a statement first shared by a "CBS reporter" with the name "P. Enis""  [@jason_howerton](/creator/x/jason_howerton) on [X](/post/tweet/1945985559400210453) 2025-07-17 23:14:46 UTC 122.5K followers, 3548 engagements "@edubnewjeruz But you made a good point. I was agreeing with you"  [@jason_howerton](/creator/x/jason_howerton) on [X](/post/tweet/1947004606866731473) 2025-07-20 18:44:06 UTC 122.5K followers, XXX engagements "@SamMFJones1 The NBA makes nearly $XX billion a year and turns a $X billion profit. Bro Google is a thing"  [@jason_howerton](/creator/x/jason_howerton) on [X](/post/tweet/1946777996246876214) 2025-07-20 03:43:38 UTC 122.5K followers, 2989 engagements "@PeptidePepe @SpanishLinguis1 @heysamir_ Also those companies like Uber that aren't super profitable. they make INSANE revenue. I think like $XX billion or so. It's a silly comparison"  [@jason_howerton](/creator/x/jason_howerton) on [X](/post/tweet/1946919764074385474) 2025-07-20 13:06:58 UTC 122.5K followers, XXX engagements "@heysamir_ @PDawgKnight LOL they still exist after XX years because the NBA has subsidized the league as a social justice charity project which is fine. They can do that. But you literally just proved my point"  [@jason_howerton](/creator/x/jason_howerton) on [X](/post/tweet/1946929200457216383) 2025-07-20 13:44:28 UTC 122.5K followers, 5812 engagements "@fes1_ $14M for a professional sports team If I can afford a sports team it's probably not going like you think it is"  [@jason_howerton](/creator/x/jason_howerton) on [X](/post/tweet/1946928298472112365) 2025-07-20 13:40:53 UTC 122.5K followers, 2503 engagements "@travis_bonser I do. Its their social justice charity project. Without them the wnba doesnt exist"  [@jason_howerton](/creator/x/jason_howerton) on [X](/post/tweet/1946901550254698686) 2025-07-20 11:54:35 UTC 122.5K followers, 7230 engagements "@SengunAlpi Comparing IG as a product to the WNBA as a product is something. Part of the leagues XX year unprofitability problem is there is little demand for the product. CC has given them some runway"  [@jason_howerton](/creator/x/jason_howerton) on [X](/post/tweet/1946787252832534607) 2025-07-20 04:20:25 UTC 122.5K followers, XX engagements
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The WNBA has been unprofitable for XX years, with an estimated annual loss of $XX million, sparking debates about player compensation and the league's sustainability. Despite this, Caitlin Clark, a new player, is seen as a potential spark for the league's future. The league's financial struggles have been attributed to low demand for the product and its reliance on subsidies from the NBA.
Social category influence finance #892 stocks #1508 technology brands XXXX% musicians XXXX% countries XXXX% fashion brands XXXX% celebrities XXXX%
Social topic influence wnba #10, clark #89, nba #296, caitlin clark #41, $50m #3, money #1770, profitable 2.31%, women 2.31%, $231k #1, investment XXXX%
Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by @grok @bandidobuzz @iamdavidtheeng @texassportstv @retailtrader69 @adesalvo @jess_did_it_x @pierredisecto @thallbuju @whartonmit @jtkalami @josephcook14 @mitchnicer @mrdoctorlawyer @heysamir_ @heysamir @guerillalawyer @rustolla76 @travis_bonser @levelsoundz
Top assets mentioned Uber Technologies, Inc. (UBER) Alphabet Inc Class A (GOOGL)
Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours
"@sooinnapills You have never once posted about the WNBA. Because like the rest of us you dont watch it" @jason_howerton on X 2025-07-20 21:18:46 UTC 122.5K followers, 10.9K engagements
"@JtKalami They were inventing an entire sport essentially. No tv deals no global recognition of the game major sponsorships or the other benefits the WNBA has. Awful comparison. Just terrible try" @jason_howerton on X 2025-07-20 16:39:15 UTC 122.5K followers, 28.4K engagements
"@TaraMunson revenue is not profit. They lose $50M a year" @jason_howerton on X 2025-07-20 03:16:35 UTC 122.5K followers, 71.9K engagements
"CEOs who follow me Many of you are my friends. Please just listen to me. Text me your statement before you hit send. I've done plenty of crisis management. And never ever: -Cast blame on Coldplay for getting caught with your sidepiece -End a statement with song lyrics" @jason_howerton on X 2025-07-17 22:40:31 UTC 122.5K followers, 69.1K engagements
"@psa2rpa Well #1. WNBA started in 1997 so they've had XX years to become profitable. They still lose $50M a year and they have no big product release coming. #2. Maybe smart to wait until the company is out of struggling start-up mode & making money before you start making big demands" @jason_howerton on X 2025-07-20 03:02:07 UTC 122.5K followers, XX engagements
"@heysamir_ @pb34r_ There are some players who are absolutely underpaid: Caitlin Clark being the most obvious. Some of them are probably overpaid for the product they produce. That's kind of why the entitled league wide "pay us what you owe us" didn't land with people" @jason_howerton on X 2025-07-20 13:18:47 UTC 122.5K followers, XXX engagements
"Since the pit bull debate is still raging in my mentions I just want to say one last thing. A family member had a pit bull "mix." I never felt comfortable with it. But I listened to the "he would never do that" lie. That dog almost killed my son. I have a lot of guilt about this. Listen to your gut. Do not back down. Protect your children from these savage beasts" @jason_howerton on X 2025-07-11 13:37:58 UTC 122.5K followers, 832.8K engagements
"@Blarg08125613 @ByLazaruss They are currently paid based on the terms they agreed to in their contracts Hope this helps 🤝" @jason_howerton on X 2025-07-20 20:08:30 UTC 122.5K followers, 2965 engagements
"@1200MileCards @JPalex16 Monopoly money if they cant turn a profit Caitlyn Clark is their best shot" @jason_howerton on X 2025-07-20 05:02:14 UTC 122.5K followers, 3600 engagements
"@santa_clauc Supposed to get They are supposed to get what they agreed to in their contract. If you were losing $50m a year and an employee asked for a massive raise we all know what the answer would be" @jason_howerton on X 2025-07-20 22:01:21 UTC 122.5K followers, XXX engagements
"@flyindutchman01 There is no profit. That's the point. Everything they are paid is net negative to the bottom line. They lose $50M a year. There are no profits to split with them" @jason_howerton on X 2025-07-20 03:11:31 UTC 122.5K followers, 382.7K engagements
"@amachyy You seem nice. Same people who accuse me of hating women say this about men lmao" @jason_howerton on X 2025-07-20 15:07:51 UTC 122.5K followers, XX engagements
"@travis_bonser The NBA makes nearly $XX billion in revenue and $X billion in profit. What are we talking about" @jason_howerton on X 2025-07-20 04:57:50 UTC 122.5K followers, 91.8K engagements
"I've come around. I'm sorry for making fun of the WNBA. I apologize for my ignorance. I am hereby demanding that the WNBA split ALL of the league's profits 50-50 with the players. They've earned it" @jason_howerton on X 2025-07-20 03:26:41 UTC 122.5K followers, 19.9K engagements
"@KINGK4M These players are the product. To be fair CC may single handedly save them over the next decade" @jason_howerton on X 2025-07-20 19:29:45 UTC 122.5K followers, XX engagements
"Imagine being an employee at a company that has NEVER turned a profit and showing up to work in these shirts" @jason_howerton on X 2025-07-20 02:08:34 UTC 122.5K followers, 37.9M engagements
"Apparently this is fake. My pointers stand for the rest of you who find yourself on the Jumbotron in the future" @jason_howerton on X 2025-07-17 22:57:35 UTC 122.5K followers, 4758 engagements
"@therealest007 A WNBA team was sold for $10-14M in 2019. I literally could have bought it lol. Anyway this dunk will probably work better on blue sky. I wish the league well and CC could single handedly save it - but didnt think the shirts were a good look" @jason_howerton on X 2025-07-20 18:43:40 UTC 122.5K followers, 1645 engagements
"@jlamonteIII Ok Ill tell you what champ. You show me a start up that exists right now that has realized zero profit in any year for XX consecutive years and Ill give you $100" @jason_howerton on X 2025-07-20 05:01:06 UTC 122.5K followers, 23.8K engagements
"@B0IVIB They dont earn more than me. I produce a product that is more valuable to the market place. Thats how this works. This is my entire point" @jason_howerton on X 2025-07-20 04:46:07 UTC 122.5K followers, 31.3K engagements
"@nimbrad She is the only one who deserves a pay bump" @jason_howerton on X 2025-07-20 05:13:54 UTC 122.4K followers, 1311 engagements
"@toddjersey XX is the number of years WNBA has been unprofitable" @jason_howerton on X 2025-07-20 05:35:42 UTC 122.5K followers, 62.6K engagements
"@_stfelip I have run a company that has beat the WNBA in profit for 7+ years so 🤷♂" @jason_howerton on X 2025-07-20 12:13:25 UTC 122.5K followers, 2042 engagements
"@TheHawzzy @SantaCawws They just have to figure out how to turn a $50M loss into $11B in revenue. Easy" @jason_howerton on X 2025-07-20 04:36:00 UTC 122.5K followers, 5675 engagements
"They are actually also the product. And few want to buy the product which is why we're here right now. Caitlin Clark is their first spark. ever really. I hope it works out for them but in the first year people are talking about you is not the time to start making demands imo. Entitlement" @jason_howerton on X 2025-07-20 13:45:45 UTC 122.5K followers, 21.2K engagements
"@randomrecruiter For a few years maybe XX max if you're a veryyyyy high value product with a big exit in mind sure. Few start-ups have the pockets to survive XX years of unprofitability" @jason_howerton on X 2025-07-20 13:02:14 UTC 122.5K followers, 134.1K engagements
"@TheSportsManJC It's not their "fault" really they just are the faces of a mediocre product" @jason_howerton on X 2025-07-20 03:23:53 UTC 122.3K followers, XX engagements
"Amazing opportunity for the WNBA commissioner to be like: "OK deal. You lost us $XX million last year each of you owe us $231K"" @jason_howerton on X 2025-07-20 02:17:23 UTC 122.5K followers, 1.1M engagements
"@JonSwiftUCF And I hope Caitlin Clark helps them. Shes the best chance they got. I just think this stunt was entitled and tone deaf" @jason_howerton on X 2025-07-20 12:14:58 UTC 122.5K followers, 5419 engagements
"@CrispenDeLong The players/games are the food in this scenario. If the food tastes terrible youre gonna struggle to fill the restaurant. If they know whats good for them theyll serve the only meal people are eating (Caitlin Clark) and serve it over and over again" @jason_howerton on X 2025-07-20 22:58:38 UTC 122.5K followers, 15.6K engagements
"@TheSportsManJC Caitlin Clark is the best thing that's ever happened to them. She's not enough to carry the entire league. The product simply is not good. That's the big problem and why they haven't turned a profit in XX years" @jason_howerton on X 2025-07-20 03:35:18 UTC 122.5K followers, XXX engagements
"@LarryJ If they run unprofitable for XX years they are paid $X because the company doesn't exist. These companies don't have the NBA to subsidize them" @jason_howerton on X 2025-07-20 13:50:44 UTC 122.5K followers, 76.2K engagements
"I think it's amazing how many people are trying to compare the WNBA to a start-up that has been unprofitable for XX years. They've been trying to sell a bad product to a non-existent audience for decades - that is hardly the "Amazon" story. If they have a shot at long-term sustainability it's Caitlin Clark. We'll see. Hope it works out for them" @jason_howerton on X 2025-07-20 12:45:05 UTC 122.5K followers, 212.3K engagements
"@ByLazaruss Hey Im good to end the federal reserve fire XX% of government workers and balance our budget so my children and grandchildren arent on the hook for what weve done. Lets go" @jason_howerton on X 2025-07-20 18:29:21 UTC 122.5K followers, 110.2K engagements
"@jfromthebk Spot on. And probably give CC a raise because shes literally the only reason for any of it" @jason_howerton on X 2025-07-20 21:47:16 UTC 122.5K followers, XXX engagements
"@GeoffAgain You think this is lashing out Just pointing out some irony But you seem nice" @jason_howerton on X 2025-07-20 04:43:05 UTC 122.5K followers, 21.4K engagements
"@JPalex16 Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund invested like $X billion to grow the thing. That's why they have money to pay them millions. If it remains unprofitable in XX years it won't exist. If you'd like to invest $X billion in the WNBA do it" @jason_howerton on X 2025-07-20 03:59:49 UTC 122.5K followers, 57.6K engagements
"Just remember the media instantly became medical experts as soon as Trump showed signs of a benign medical condition. There were zoomed in images and everything Biden could barely speak or walk up stairs and they just couldnt find any reason to investigate further" @jason_howerton on X 2025-07-18 13:01:36 UTC 122.5K followers, 2923 engagements
"@TheAlexisKraft Not nice But you are correct about the last line. I think that's kind of the point when you get down to it" @jason_howerton on X 2025-07-20 13:03:12 UTC 122.5K followers, XX engagements
"@dgonz65 XX year start up needs to get moving" @jason_howerton on X 2025-07-20 04:16:30 UTC 122.5K followers, 8099 engagements
"@_Nikeofweb3 Please tell me someone didnt make a meme coin based on this post" @jason_howerton on X 2025-07-20 21:11:00 UTC 122.5K followers, XXX engagements
"@ONLYFACT_X It hasn't been about profit for the WNBA for X decades" @jason_howerton on X 2025-07-20 03:49:32 UTC 122.5K followers, 36K engagements
"@barstoolmred Correct. She was the best thing to ever happen to the league and they treat her like dirt" @jason_howerton on X 2025-07-20 04:14:48 UTC 122.5K followers, 83.6K engagements
"@KelleyKga @thelpdrive I apparently have fallen for P. Enis" @jason_howerton on X 2025-07-17 22:57:05 UTC 122.5K followers, XX engagements
"@1TrophyWife1 Its the social justice charity of the NBA. In fairness CC may end up saving the league over the next decade. I dont know about long term. An entire league cant be built on one player. But she definitely has changed the game for them" @jason_howerton on X 2025-07-20 21:32:30 UTC 122.5K followers, 64.4K engagements
"Love this ad. America is not woke. Your execs just live in a bubble. We love our families and we love our country. More of this Nike" @jason_howerton on X 2025-07-20 22:44:05 UTC 122.5K followers, 158.2K engagements
"There's nothing Satan hates more than the family. Starting from Genesis the first thing Satan did was attack Eve when the first family was formed. I'm not saying feminists are demons. But this ideology is demonic" @jason_howerton on X 2025-07-11 15:29:36 UTC 122.5K followers, 10.8K engagements
"Amazing opportunity for the WNBA commissioner to be like: "OK deal. You lost us $XX million last year each of you owe us $231K"" @jason_howerton on X 2025-07-20 02:17:35 UTC 122.5K followers, 4.9M engagements
"@Peter_Bukowski Ah yes the tech company that has lost $XXX million and never turned a profit in XX years. Happens all the time" @jason_howerton on X 2025-07-20 18:46:56 UTC 122.5K followers, XXX engagements
"@MDourlain The NFL makes more than any sports league on earth. lol of course they should be compensated for that - what kind of argument is this When the WNBA is making $1B+ in profit the players should be making bigger bucks" @jason_howerton on X 2025-07-20 12:08:59 UTC 122.5K followers, 60.3K engagements
"Firstly Pfizer reported net income of $X BILLION in 2024. They made $XX BILLION in revenue. Trying to compare these companies to the WNBA is honestly embarrassing. Lastly HOW LONG CAN A COMPANY REMAIN UNPROFITABLE BEFORE INVESTORS STOP BURNING THEIR CAPITAL Not XX years I promise you" @jason_howerton on X 2025-07-20 13:29:53 UTC 122.5K followers, 6128 engagements
"@GuerillaLawyer Never skirt responsibility Rule #1 When P. Enis strikes you gotta just take it on the chin" @jason_howerton on X 2025-07-18 01:54:43 UTC 122.5K followers, XX engagements
"@jlamonteIII Im assuming you are choosing not to claim the $XXX by naming a start up that hasnt made $X profit in XX years that still exists Open AI was founded in 2015" @jason_howerton on X 2025-07-20 05:06:19 UTC 122.5K followers, 5170 engagements
"@SamwiseGLAMgee Cuz Caitlyn Clark is their one shot and they should take it" @jason_howerton on X 2025-07-20 05:54:38 UTC 122.5K followers, XX engagements
"I fell for a fake statement first posted by a "CBS reporter" with the Name "P. Enis." Man my journalism skills have gotten rusty since ive been out of that game for a while" @jason_howerton on X 2025-07-17 23:00:28 UTC 122.5K followers, 3219 engagements
"The irony here is there is no way by the numbers all of you yelling at me about the WNBA actually watch the WNBA" @jason_howerton on X 2025-07-20 05:30:34 UTC 122.5K followers, 16.2K engagements
"@HalforNY__ lol they are still going to lose like $50M even with Clark" @jason_howerton on X 2025-07-20 02:34:47 UTC 122.5K followers, 91.7K engagements
"@IamDavidTheEng Show me a company in the s&p that has been unprofitable for XX years and is still in business. Looking forward to this" @jason_howerton on X 2025-07-20 04:24:58 UTC 122.5K followers, 70.4K engagements
"@tony2squares1 @bandidobuzz @GowansTrav85996 @Feral_Steelhead @sylvilisthaug Stop making sense" @jason_howerton on X 2025-07-20 12:50:01 UTC 122.5K followers, XX engagements
"@ssegraves Its largely been a social justice charity tax write off for the NBA. Not an investment at least not a good one. Caitlin Clark is their best shot to make a move" @jason_howerton on X 2025-07-20 05:34:50 UTC 122.5K followers, XXX engagements
"The counter arguments have me HOWLING 🤣 "The WNBA is like Amazon A lot of companies don't make profits at first Yes a nearly 30-year-old league still losing $XX million a year with a product no one wants is exactly the same as Amazon a company that was profitable in X with a revolutionary product" @jason_howerton on X 2025-07-20 03:47:23 UTC 122.5K followers, 934.6K engagements
"@Nathanmshaffer Thank you for making a good point. What happens when you sell a product there is little demand for" @jason_howerton on X 2025-07-20 04:18:04 UTC 122.5K followers, 420.9K engagements
"Your attempt to Bible shame would be a lot more convincing if the other side didnt literally support SATANIC things (baby murder open border chaos mutilating children). A vote is not a valentine. And I dont regret that vote" @jason_howerton on X 2025-07-18 04:11:30 UTC 122.5K followers, 3301 engagements
"@ONLYFACT_X @daburt76 "social equity goals" - you finally shared something true. The WNBA is a subsidized social justice project of the NBA" @jason_howerton on X 2025-07-20 04:01:22 UTC 122.5K followers, XXX engagements
"I used to think Michelle Obama was a major future political threat that Dems could leverage. Then she started talking" @jason_howerton on X 2025-07-10 13:54:46 UTC 122.5K followers, 283.7K engagements
"@TheRonnocoDen I care about protecting women from being victimized by men yes. More of a moral and cultural line. Womens sports arent my thing. They can be your thing" @jason_howerton on X 2025-07-20 17:30:41 UTC 122.5K followers, 8039 engagements
"@volsgurl6 I mentioned both. Because profit matters. If youre not making profit youre losing money. NFL NBA and Uber make many billions in profit" @jason_howerton on X 2025-07-20 21:52:12 UTC 122.5K followers, 1221 engagements
"The more embarrassing part is how many people have fallen for (myself included) a statement first shared by a "CBS reporter" with the name "P. Enis"" @jason_howerton on X 2025-07-17 23:14:46 UTC 122.5K followers, 3548 engagements
"@edubnewjeruz But you made a good point. I was agreeing with you" @jason_howerton on X 2025-07-20 18:44:06 UTC 122.5K followers, XXX engagements
"@SamMFJones1 The NBA makes nearly $XX billion a year and turns a $X billion profit. Bro Google is a thing" @jason_howerton on X 2025-07-20 03:43:38 UTC 122.5K followers, 2989 engagements
"@PeptidePepe @SpanishLinguis1 @heysamir_ Also those companies like Uber that aren't super profitable. they make INSANE revenue. I think like $XX billion or so. It's a silly comparison" @jason_howerton on X 2025-07-20 13:06:58 UTC 122.5K followers, XXX engagements
"@heysamir_ @PDawgKnight LOL they still exist after XX years because the NBA has subsidized the league as a social justice charity project which is fine. They can do that. But you literally just proved my point" @jason_howerton on X 2025-07-20 13:44:28 UTC 122.5K followers, 5812 engagements
"@fes1_ $14M for a professional sports team If I can afford a sports team it's probably not going like you think it is" @jason_howerton on X 2025-07-20 13:40:53 UTC 122.5K followers, 2503 engagements
"@travis_bonser I do. Its their social justice charity project. Without them the wnba doesnt exist" @jason_howerton on X 2025-07-20 11:54:35 UTC 122.5K followers, 7230 engagements
"@SengunAlpi Comparing IG as a product to the WNBA as a product is something. Part of the leagues XX year unprofitability problem is there is little demand for the product. CC has given them some runway" @jason_howerton on X 2025-07-20 04:20:25 UTC 122.5K followers, XX engagements
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