Caitlin Clark is off the mark in her second WNBA season, having led the Indiana Fever to a satisfying victory against rival Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky on Saturday. Her performance secured a blowout win for the Fever, as well as a massive payday for Dave Portnoy.
The Barstool Sports owner risked $25,000 on a Clark triple-double at odds of 13/1.
It must have been a nervy game for Portnoy, as the former Iowa star did not complete the triple-double until very late in the game. She snagged a 10th rebound with 2:22 left in the contest before being pulled out.
the rebound to secure the triple-double 💪
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) May 17, 2025
Caitlin Clark finished with 20 PTS, 10 AST & 10 REB in today's win. pic.twitter.com/GAuHk9HfRh
Clark finished with 20 points and 10 assists in addition to those 10 rebounds, leaving Portnoy to collect a $350,000 payout.
Dave Portnoy Scored More Than What Any WNBA Player Will Make This Season In One Fell Swoop
The aforementioned sum is actually more than any WNBA player will make all year if we’re only counting salaries. It’s certainly more than Clark’s earnings, with the second-year star set to make just under $80,000 this season after agreeing to a four-year, $338,056 deal with Indiana.
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Fuck it. pic.twitter.com/hYdWDdfwwM
— Dave Portnoy (@stoolpresidente) May 17, 2025
Her teammate, Kelsey Mitchell, will make the most money in league salary this season, with earnings of $249,244, which means Portnoy just won over $100,000 more than what the WNBA’s highest-paid player makes by betting on Caitlin Clark.
Clark’s arrival has attracted a lot more attention to the league, and way more people are watching WNBA basketball because of her. It’s why many reckon she’s sorely underpaid, with WNBA salaries now a massive point of contention.
Even so, Clark is guaranteed to make millions as she signed an eight-year deal worth $28 million with Nike and will have a signature sneaker drop next year.
