In the realm of professional sports, a disturbing detail often overlooked is back in the spotlight, thanks to Hoda Kotb, co-anchor of NBC’s Today show. Highlighting the significant pay gap between the WNBA and NBA, Kotb’s comments on Caitlin Clark‘s WNBA salary have reignited discussions on this long-standing issue.

Clark, who was the top pick in the WNBA draft on Monday, signed a four-year deal with the Indiana Fever worth $338,000. To put this into perspective, Victor Wembanyama, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft, bagged a deal with the San Antonio Spurs worth a staggering $55 million. “For somebody who is now the face of women’s basketball, it seemed kind of ridiculous,” Kotb expressed her dismay on Today.