WNBA star Angel Reese has made a shocking confession about her salary . The professional women’s basketball player took to her Instagram Live on Tuesday (October 15) after attending the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in New York City . During the livestream, the 22-year-old Chicago Sky forward revealed she “wouldn’t even be able to live” on her annual basketball salary alone.
“I just hope you know the WNBA don’t pay my bills at all,” Reese said, according to a clip reposted by Plugged Soundz . “I don’t even think that pays one of my bills. Literally, I’m trying to think of my rent for where I stay at [in Chicago].
I’m gonna do the math real quick.” After the Louisiana State University alum calculated her spending, noting that her rent is $8,000 per month, Reese exclaimed: “I’m living beyond my means!” “I wouldn’t even be able to get a sandwich if I wanted to,” she added. “I wouldn’t be able to eat.
I wouldn’t be able to live.” In 2024, Reese signed a four-year contract with the Chicago Sky worth $324,383. According to Spotrac , an online sports financial system, Reese is expected to earn an annual salary of $73,439 for the 2024 WNBA season.
However, much like fellow WNBA star Caitlin Clark, Reese could earn over $1m from brand deals and endorsements. Last year, she signed a multi-year deal with Reebok, which saw the basketball star create her personal collection of products called “Angel’s Picks.” In addition to the at.
