The WNBA-WNBPA standoff continues with the players’ association using Valentine’s Day as an occasion to show their discontent with the league’s recent proposal. The PA is standing firm on its revenue-sharing and pay raise demands, which are based on performance, drawing many eyeballs to the league.
Amid this, Erica Wheeler’s recent video calls call into question the PA’s claims of being a high-quality game. During the offseason, Brittney Griner’s missed open dunk became a talking point among fans who supported the pay gap between the NBA and the WNBA. Now Wheeler’s similar failure is putting the PA in a tight spot.
Fans React To Erica Wheeler’s Missed Baskets
The Seattle Storm star was at a basketball court where Twitch streamer Ray challenged her for a one-on-one faceoff. First, the veteran guard shoves the challenge and then takes the offensive position, showcasing her skills.
Sadly, she missed her first attempt and also the follow-up one as she rushed out of the court. Interestingly, Sophie Cunningham backed her WNBA star, talking trash to the streamer.
Ray proved that the gender pay gap is necessary after absolutely DESTROYING a professional WNBA player giving her "BTA,” completely LOCKING her up making her shoot straight BRICKS 🧱 😭 pic.twitter.com/hxrKbPNQEh
— Deevo 🏆 (@QueDeevo) February 15, 2026
Fans, though, pointed out a poor outing by the veteran guard and bad shooting against a part-time player and also used it to highlight the gap between the NBA and the WNBA.
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A fan wrote, “The best player at LA Fitness can cook a top 5 wnba player.”
The best player at LA Fitness can cook a top 5 wnba player 🤣🤣🤣🤣
— Corn (@corn04) February 15, 2026
Another fan added, “and she from the “W” ??”
and she from the "W" ??😂😂
— HELIUM 🤡 (@iam_helium_) February 15, 2026
one fan pointed out, “Oof, that was brutal, she didn’t stand a chance.”
Oof, that was brutal, she didn’t stand a chance 😬
— Monetization Xpert (@MonetXpert) February 15, 2026
Another Fan mentioned, “They had to get her out of there before Ray got the ball to expose her.”
They had to get her out of there before Ray got the ball to expose her
— MrPay4Shid (@MoMoneydenuu) February 15, 2026
One fan commented, “She was the highest paid player like 2 years ago by the way.”
She was the highest paid player like 2 years ago by the way😂
— JP (@Himothy_Ideas) February 15, 2026
While she missed an opportunity to shut down the haters and critics and, more importantly, the streamer on the court, the guard made a bold move off the court.
Erica Wheeler Joins OnlyFans
After a huge criticism over her performance in the pickup game, the player might be ready for another backlash as she announced a partnership with OnlyFans. The move makes her the first active professional women’s basketball player to work directly with the subscription-based platform.
In an exclusive interview with Fox News, the star opened up on her decision and cleared the air about the partnership, “I think people automatically label OnlyFans one way, and I don’t think it’s that. I’m using it to show training, my routine, my life. I want people to see it can be more than what they assume. I’d ask them what they’re doing with their own lives. Who are you to tell me what I should or shouldn’t do? It doesn’t affect you.”
WNBA star Erica Wheeler is partnering with OnlyFans, becoming the first pro basketball player to partner with OnlyFans #WMBA #OnlyFans pic.twitter.com/zqoSk3e6yX
— Celebs Status ™ (@CelebsStatus) February 1, 2026
It seems that the player is ready for some heat from fans. Up till now, she has posted modest pictures and videos online and aims to continue her work on Cervical cancer awareness, as she lost her mother to the disease.