upthrust. 1  a thrust in an upward direction. 2  a sudden and forceful upward movement, as of a nation's economy or the stock market: Market observers are hoping the upthrust can be sustained. 3  Geology. an upheaval. 4  to thrust upward: Frost caused the ground to upthrust.
Talk about unequal pay: The most a WNBA player can make in a season is $105,000. The Atlanta Hawks' Joe Johnson this season will make more than $272,000 -- per game. Agent Bruce Levy said players can add to the average $72,000 WNBA salary by playing overseas, where a typical seven-month contract starts at $40,000.
Getty Images. Like many of the top American women's basketball players, Brittney Griner spends her WNBA offseason playing basketball overseas and when the salaries are compared it is easy to see why. Griner, who was the top pick of the 2013 WNBA Draft by the Phoenix Mercury, made $49,440 her rookie season.etty Images. Like many of the top American women's basketball players, Brittney Griner spends her WNBA offseason playing basketball overseas and when the salaries are compared it is easy to see why. Griner, who was the top pick of the 2013 WNBA Draft by the Phoenix Mercury, made $49,440 her rookie season.