Former WNBA star Liz Cambage suggests her earnings from OnlyFans surpass her basketball salary.

Amid ongoing discussions about pay equity in women’s sports, Liz Cambage, a prominent former WNBA player, has sparked renewed debate about the financial struggles of female athletes. Cambage’s recent comments and her success on platforms like OnlyFans shine a light on the disparity between WNBA salaries and potential earnings elsewhere.

Liz Cambage’s Winding Career in the WNBA

Liz Cambage, the second overall pick in the 2011 WNBA draft, has had a tumultuous career in the league. She began her journey with the Tulsa Shock, where she played during the 2011 and 2013 seasons. Cambage also represented Australia at the 2012 Olympics, bringing home a bronze medal. After a five-year stint overseas, she returned to the WNBA in 2018, this time with the Dallas Wings. Following a trade, she played for the Las Vegas Aces from 2019 to 2021 before wrapping up her WNBA career with the Los Angeles Sparks in 2022.

Over the course of her six seasons, Cambage changed teams three times. Midway through the 2022 season, she announced her departure from the WNBA, citing a desire to focus on “healing and personal growth.” While she mentioned this hiatus might be temporary, she has not returned to the league since her announcement.

Financial Divides and New Ventures

In a discussion with TMZ Sports, Cambage hinted at her financial success on OnlyFans, which she joined in 2021. When asked if she was earning more from the platform than she did in her WNBA career, she laughed and seemed to support the idea without directly confirming it. “You know the WNBA salary, it’s not that hard to make more money doing anything,” Cambage stated, emphasizing the need for increased compensation for women in sports.

Recent reports indicate that Cambage earned approximately $1.5 million on OnlyFans in under a year, a stark contrast to her career WNBA earnings of $590,836. This suggests that Cambage’s earnings in just one year on OnlyFans nearly triple what she earned throughout six years in the WNBA.

For further context, after her first WNBA season, Cambage signed a lucrative contract with China’s Zhejiang Chouzhou, reportedly valued at around $263,177—equivalent to about $360,000 today when adjusted for inflation. This places her among the highest-paid players globally at that time.

As the pay gaps in women’s professional sports remain a pressing issue, Cambage continues to advocate for better earnings for female athletes, affirming her support for those navigating similar challenges.