“We get a very tiny percentage of all the money that’s made through the WNBA, which obviously is made through the entertainment we provide,” said Napheesa Collier on the decision to wear the shirts. “So we want a fair and reasonable percentage of that.”

The sport's biggest stars came together on the biggest stage to make a statement on the league's growth, and how they deserve more credit for it.

The WNBA had their biggest All-Star weekend ever, but CBA discussions took the spotlight. Jacob Rude covers Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever as an in-person, credentialed journalist based in Indianapolis for SB Nation, in addition to writing and managing Lakers coverage at Silver Screen and Roll.