Angel Reese is trending after she recently spoke about her WNBA salary not being enough to cover her bills.
Here’s What Angel Reese Said About Her WNBA Salary
On Wednesday, October 16, Instagram user @livebitez shared footage from a recent livestream of Reese’s. In the clip, the Chicago Sky player said to fans, “I hope y’all know the WNBA don’t pay my bills at all.”
“I don’t even think that pays one of my bills,” Reese added. “Literally. I’m trying to think of the rent for where I stay at… Let me do the math… I don’t even know my salary. 74? Okay…”
At that point, one of Reese’s friends took over her calculations. Ultimately, Reese told fans, “I’m living above my means!”
The WNBA baller revealed that her monthly rent is $8,000 and added that her WNBA paycheck doesn’t “pay a thing.” Furthermore, Reese and her friend noted how lucky she is to be in a position to afford her lifestyle through endorsement deals and other means of income.
Check out her comments below.
Social Media Reacts
Social media users reacted to Reese’s comments in The Shade Room’s comment section .
Instagram user @maia.madaris wrote,
“ I don’t even think her passion is basketball anymore I feel like she just wanna be famous at this point lol” While Instagram user @__naisheree added,
“ 8k in rent??? That’s the first problem there.” Instagram user @hakim_of_zamunda wrote,
“ Be humble baby , some things are better left unsaid” While Instagram user @pickaplate added,
“ Be careful babygirl. The industry can humble you for being outspoken ” Instagram user @reztothecity wrote, “
Did she say 74 as in $74,000? A year? That’s her WNBA salary? That’s diabolical compared to NBA salaries!! OMG!!! ” While Instagram user @iamdjsupastar added, “ Yea this shoulda been kept in the group chat sis”
Instagram user @king_unicdailystyle wrote,
“ This should have never been posted ” While Instagram user @t0mmyn0pickles added,
“ I’m living behind my means her and almost everyone watching this video” Instagram user @jryanjl wrote,
“ Most peoples jobs don’t cover all their bills, which is why some people have multiples and side hustles ” While Instagram user @bilqisabdulqaadir added, “ 8k for rent?! I don’t care how much I make. Ain’t that much luxury in the world ”
Instagram user @ambernoel___ wrote, “ But that’s sad…WNBA should be getting paid better.”
Angel Reese Previously Addressed Comments About Her WNBA Salary
As The Shade Room previously reported, Reese’s WNBA salary was revealed in April. At the time, On3.com reported that Reese would receive $73,439 for her first season in the league. Then, she would receive over $74,000 annually by 2025 and over $82,000 by 2026.
Furthermore, Reese’s total four-year salary from the WNBA was calculated to equal about $324,000.
The following month, Reese responded to criticism the WNBA received for the salary it extends to its players, per The Shade Room . Ultimately, Reese explained that she views her WNBA salary as a “bonus” to the money she earns from miscellaneous endorsement deals.
Additionally, Reese explained that she was thankful for being able to play the game that she loves, noting that she’s not participating in professional basketball for the money.
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