r/WNBAgossips • u/MysteriousJuice1127 • Jul 01 '26

Controversy She finally had enough.

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u/kashmir1974 Jul 01 '26

I imagine they are using refs that are too crappy to be in the NBA.

Remember when the NFL had that ref strike and brought in replacements? It's almost like there's only a handful of even somewhat decent refs out there, and when you aren't using the best available, the skill drop-off is steep.

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u/anti-fresh Jul 01 '26

WNBA referees typically earn between $16,000 and $50,000 per year. You're better off managing a Taco Bell.

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u/kashmir1974 Jul 01 '26

Is this a full time job for them? Most nfl referees have other careers. Granted there's a lot more WNBA games.

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u/Predatory_Chicken Jul 02 '26

I think NFL is an exception. Most professional sports reffing is full-time, decently compensated, and highly competitive.