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Bec Allen on the CBA That Finally Gave WNBA Players What They Deserve

The WNBA just signed the most important deal in women's basketball history. We sat down with the player who was in the room — Australian Opal and WNBA star Bec Allen — to find out what it really means. 🏀 A $7 million salary cap. A 20% revenue share. Minimum standards for facilities, food, and player welfare. After 16 months of negotiations, the WNBA's new Collective Bargaining Agreement is finally here — and it changes everything. But the numbers only tell part of the story. In this episode of the Sixth Women Podcast, Beza and Tony sit down with Bec Allen — WNBA veteran, Australian Opal, and one of the most well-travelled players in the history of the women's game — to unpack what the CBA really means for players living it right now. Bec has played in New York, Chicago, Phoenix, and across seven countries in Europe. She was part of the union that voted to hold firm through the entire 16-month negotiation. She earned $39,000 in her WNBA rookie year. She knows exactly how far the game has come — and where it's going. This is one of the best conversations we've had on the show. Don't miss it. 👉 Hit those Like and Subscribe buttons for The 6th Woman Basketball Podcast and uncover great storytelling about what is transforming women’s basketball globally. If you're passionate about women’s basketball, the WNBA pipeline, or NCAA action — this is a must-watch! Sponsor: Uncloud – building stronger community connections through sport. Learn more: https://www.uncloud.org/whats-uncloud/ Chapters: 0:00 — Teaser: the numbers that changed the game 0:45 — Welcome to the Sixth Women Podcast 2:30 — Big Brother Big Sister charity gala recap 4:30 — Introducing Bec Allen 6:00 — Bec's career — from Australia to the world 8:30 — The historic WNBA CBA: what's actually in it 12:00 — Bec on signing the agreement and the 16 months it took 16:00 — From $39k rookie salary to a $7M cap — the generational shift 19:30 — Should Australian players still go overseas? 23:00 — What owners need to do to put players first 27:00 — Fan culture: Australia vs Europe vs the US 31:00 — Quickfire: one word for every country Bec has played in 36:00 — The best players she's shared a court with 39:00 — What motivates you? Bec's answer0:00 – Introduction to Dan Padover