“Angel Reese Sparks Controversy: Is a $74K WNBA Salary Enough to Justify $8K Rent?”
“I don’t even know my salary. I’m living beyond my means. My rent is more than that, it’s $8,000.”
Share icon Angel Reese expressed frustration about her WNBA salary not covering her bills, including her $8,000 rent in Chicago
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The Maryland-born star, who finished second in Rookie of the Year voting to Caitlin Clark, made an estimated $74,000 during her rookie season.
“I mean, being able to play for what, four to five months, and get $75,000 on top of the other endorsements that I’m doing…I think it’s a plus for me,” Reese previously said.
The basketball all-star has partnerships with major brands such as Calvin Klein, Reese’s, Reebok, and Beats by Dre. Last August, the candy brand announced an apparel collaboration with her that included hoodies, t-shirts, hats, and jerseys.
The Chicago Sky forward’s net worth is estimated to be just under $2 million, according to Distractify.
The Chicago Sky forward said she’s “living beyond her means” during a recent livestream on her Instagram page
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Reese’s comments were met with criticism from netizens who argued that she should adjust to match her income, rather than complain about her earnings in the WNBA.
“Then move.. if the math doesn’t add up. Make it work,” one user commented on X (formerly known as Twitter).
“She’s the one who chose to move into an apartment that’s 8k per month. If your salary can’t afford a certain level of rent, then maybe you shouldn’t sign that lease,” another said.
