Ice Cube’s son calls out Gilbert Arenas’ podcast for misinforming viewers about the connection between Big3 and Caitlin Clark

Ice Cube’s son calls out Gilbert Arenas’ podcast for misinforming viewers about the connection between Big3 and Caitlin Clark

One of the most surprising basketball headlines in the last 24 hours has been Ice Cube’s offer of a $5 million deal to Caitlin Clark. The rapper is interested in having Clark play 10 games in the Big3 this summer, which overlaps with the WNBA season. Clark, who is expected to be a top pick in this year’s WNBA draft, is among the highly anticipated prospects alongside Angel Reese, Cameron Brink, and Aaliyah Edwards.

However, not everyone is enthusiastic about Ice Cube’s plan to bring the exciting female basketball prоspect to the Big3. LA Sparks star Lexie Brown expressed her concerns to Ice Cube on Gilbert Arenas’ “Gil’s Arena” podcast. Ice Cube’s son, O’Shea Jackson Jr., responded by calling out Brown for her remarks on the podcast and refuting her claims.

Offering Caitlin Clark a contract is likely a business decision, as Big3 operates primarily as a business entity. Bringing the most popular college basketball player in the country to his league could be a strategic move for Ice Cube. While Clark is expected to draw a significant amount of attention to the WNBA next season, it’s unlikely that she would earn $5 million throughout her time in the league. The maximum salary per season in the WNBA is $234,936, although players can potentially earn more by playing overseas, where salaries range from $250,000 to $1 million per season.

Caitlin Clark’s popularity has been evident, as demonstrated by the viewership numbers during the Iowa-West Virginia game in March Madness, which attracted 4.9 million viewers compared to the WNBA Finals’ average viewership of 728,000. Clark’s influence in the basketball world is undeniable, as she consistently garners high ratings for her games with the Iowa Hawkeyes.