Angel Reese shut down a net worth valuation of $2 million despite her average salary of $81,000 – claiming that her wage is a bonus when compared to major endorsement deals
Chicago Sky guard Angel Reese has hinted that she’s worth over $2 million following her rookie WNBA season.
Reese was drafted seventh overall out of LSU in 2024 and finished second behind Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever in the voting for WNBA Rookie of the Year. The 22-year-old signed a four-year contract with the Sky worth $324,383 with an average annual salary of $81,096, but recently admitted that her WNBA check is a ‘bonus’ compared to her income elsewhere
Reese attended ComplexCon in Las Vegas between Nov. 16-17 and was asked about her net worth during an interview on stage. “$2 Million. Is that inaccurate?” host Speedy Morman asked before Reese replied: “Yeah.”
Morman then attempted to test Reese, and asked if the estimate was “way off” or “close.” The Sky guard didn’t hesitate and boldly stated “way off” as she flexed her current financial situation.
Although Reese didn’t declare an actual figure, the WNBA star did explain how her privileged position means she can take care of her entire family and close friends. “I’m able to spend time with my mom,” Reese said. “I can pay my mom’s mortgage. My family, everybody’s taken care of. I bring my friends here.”
Reese has become one of the most marketable women’s athletes and was signed by Reebok after former LSU and NBA star Shaquille O’Neal became president of the company. O’Neal’s first move was to sign Reese to an NIL deal in college, and he said: “There is no one making a bigger impact on the game right now than Angel Reese.”
After agreeing on an extension with Reebok, Reese used the opportunity to call out her haters after receiving backlash for complaining about the low WNBA salary. “God is so good!” Reese wrote on X. “Looks like I can ‘afford’ my bills now,” she added.
Reese explained during an Instagram Live video that her WNBA salary doesn’t even cover her rent in Chicago, which she later declared costs her $8,000 a month. “I just hope y’all know the WNBA don’t pay my bills at all,” Reese said. “I don’t even think that pays one of my bills.”
The Sky guard was criticized on social media for not living within her means, although it’s clear to see that her WNBA salary is a fraction of the monthly revenue earned through endorsements. In addition to Reese’s and Reebok, the WNBA player also has deals with Beats by Dre, McDonald’s, Good American, while also hosting the ‘Unapologetically Angel’ podcast.
