Liz Cambage may have been a star on the basketball court, but her new side hustle is what’s breaking records and shattering egos. After retiring from the WNBA, Cambage joined OnlyFans—and reportedly earned more in her first week than she did during her entire professional basketball career. She’s now on track to make $1.5 million annually on the adults-only platform, compared to her WNBA salary, which topped out at $221,450 per year.
We’ve known for a while that some OnlyFans models out-earn professional athletes, but the irony of a professional athlete not only out-earning her former colleagues but also herself? That’s just *chef’s kiss*.
Numbers might make some people’s heads spin, but they don’t lie. WNBA salaries have long been a fraction of what NBA players make. Adding to the irony, OnlyFans stars are now out-earning male athletes, too. Case in point: Sophie Rain reportedly surpassed some soccer superstars in 2024 earnings. So, why wouldn’t Liz Cambage jump at the chance to not only match her male counterparts’ earnings but to outpace them entirely? If sweatpants and selfies pay better than sweating through layups, it’s a no-brainer.
Cambage isn’t alone in this pivot. Many athletes have turned to OnlyFans for financial independence and quickly eclipsed the earnings from their “real” careers on the court, field, or arena.
To quote the great Alanis Morissette, “Isn’t it ironic, don’t you think?” An elite athlete trains her entire life to succeed in one of the most challenging professions—and then makes more on a platform best known for requiring exactly what its creators want to give. Content creation is work, sure, but stacked against the physical and mental toll of professional sports, the comparison is almost laughable. Who could have guessed the most lucrative shuffle of Cambage’s career would happen off the court?
When it comes to pay disparity, Cambage knows what it’s like to be on the short end of the stick. Male athletes in professional sports are consistently paid more than their female counterparts, even though the path to professional basketball stardom is just as grueling for women as it is for men. Yet NBA players rake in salaries that are often double (or more) what WNBA players earn. Maybe it’s the sneakers? The point is that this pay gap is a major reason why women like Cambage turn to platforms like OnlyFans. When the career you’ve devoted your life to refuses to pay you what you’re worth—just because you’re a woman—it’s hard to blame anyone for exploring other options.
If you have a problem with athletes like Liz Cambage joining OnlyFans, here’s a question to consider: Why are women being pushed to adults-only platforms just to make a decent living? If you believe women shouldn’t have to choose between pursuing their passion and paying their bills, it’s time to rethink how we value their work in traditionally male-dominated fields.
Or, of course, you could just keep clutching your pearls and complaining about it in your favorite echo chamber. Your choice.
If OnlyFans being a slam dunk offends you, maybe it’s time to let women shoot their shot—and pay them the way you pay the men.
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