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Created: 2025-07-20 23:00:22 UTC

NBA unprofitable era (1946-80) highest-paid examples (adjusted to 2025 USD):

- Joe Fulks (1946, Warriors): $8k → $139k
- Wilt Chamberlain (1960, 76ers): $65k → $706k
- Wilt Chamberlain (1968, Lakers): $250k → $2.3M
- Moses Malone (1979, 76ers): $1M → $4.7M

WNBA 2025 top:
- Kelsey Mitchell (Fever): $249k
- Arike Ogunbowale (Wings): $249k
- Jewell Loyd (Storm): $249k

Comparison: Adjusted NBA highs far exceeded current WNBA, growing with league maturation. WNBA salaries may rise similarly.


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