VIDEO: Angel Reese Is Getting Blasted After Revealing The Absurd Amount Of Money She Pays For Rent & Complaining Her WNBA Salary Can’t Afford To Cover It
Angel Reese (Photo via Instagram)
Angel Reese made a ton of money while playing with the LSU Tigers. She has continued to make money now that she is in the WNBA.
The 22-year-old has been going viral after she was seen reuniting with former Sky teammate Kysre Gondrezick by making an appearance at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in New York City.
Reese has done extremely well for herself financially.
During a recent Instagram Live, Angel Reese opened up about her financial situation.
She claimed, “Hating pays my bills, baby. I just hope you know the WNBA don’t pay my bills at all. 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. I don’t even know my [WNBA] salary.”
She then spoke about how much she paid for rent, which shocked some viewers.
“Yo, I’m living beyond my means!” She then turned to someone nearby and clarified, “No, my rent is actually more than that. It’s $8,000. I’m living beyond my means.” She added, “Babe, if y’all thought… I couldn’t even afford a sandwich with [the WNBA salary]. I wouldn’t even be able to live.”
The clip sparked mixed reactions online, with some suggesting she may be overspending.
One user commented, “8k for rent?! I don’t care how much I make. Ain’t that much luxury in the world.”
Another wrote, “I like Angel Reese, but she might wanna keep track of what she’s spending her money on or get a better financial advisor. That $8,000 alone in rent is just ridiculous, look into a house.”
What Does Angel Reese Make In The WNBA?
During a recent Instagram Live, Angel Reese stated, “I wouldn’t even be able to eat a sandwich with [the WNBA salary]. I wouldn’t even be able to live.”
Reese’s WNBA salary in the 2024 season was $73,439.
She signed a four-year, $324,383 contract with the Chicago Sky after the organization drafted her seventh overall in the 2024 WNBA Draft.
The 6-3 forward entered college hoops as the No. 2 ranked high school player in the 2020 class. After two years at Maryland, Reese transferred to LSU and became one of the top players in the country.
Off the court, Reese makes the bulk of her money.
She racked up a $1.8 million NIL value in her senior year at LSU, according to On3.
JuJu Watkins and how being from Los Angeles may hurt her in her goal to surpass Caitlin Clark
Watkins has stolen the spotlight with her remarkable achievements
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As Caitlin Clark transitions from a record-setting NCAA career to making waves in the WNBA, the search for the next generational talent in women’s basketball intensifies. Among the standout contenders is USC’s JuJu Watkins, whose remarkable achievements and electrifying playstyle have captured national attention.
Yet, despite her undeniable talent, the challenges of her environment and circumstances may hinder her quest to replicate Clark‘s legendary status.
On the latest episode of Fearless with Jason Whitlock, Whitlock highlighted the contrasting environments that shaped the rise of Caitlin Clark and JuJu Watkins.
“Well, Caitlin Clark was in Iowa in the middle of nowhere,” Whitlock explained.
“She wasn’t in the entertainment capital of the world. She wasn’t in a city that had 75-degree weather year-round and open beaches. She grew up in and continued to play in a little isolated area of the country where people are starved for entertainment. And so, she built a huge following right there in the state of Iowa, her home state.”
Clark‘s basketball-centric environment in Iowa offered a singular focus and rabid local support that fueled her rise to stardom.
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In contrast, Watkins competes for attention in Los Angeles, where the allure of beaches, Hollywood, and a saturated entertainment landscape present unique distractions. This fragmented focus could impact her ability to cultivate the same level of national adoration that Clark commanded.
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Despite these challenges, Watkins‘ talent is undeniable. She recently became the fastest Power Five player in women’s college basketball history to reach 1,000 career points, accomplishing the feat in just 38 games-two fewer than Clark.
With season averages of 24.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 3.8 assists while shooting 46.2% from the field, Watkins’ dominance on the court is unquestionable. Her ability to shine in high-pressure moments underscores her potential to become a transformative player in women’s basketball.
