Being an WNBA All-Star doesn't guarantee you a big paycheck
Angel Reese, the Chicago Sky’s rookie forward, recently voiced her perspective on WNBA salaries, sparking discussions across social media.
Reese, who joined the WNBA with a four-year contract worth $324,383, shared that her base salary of around $73,000 doesn’t meet her needs. She emphasized the challenges female athletes face, pointing out the stark contrast between WNBA and NBA earnings, where even rookies often earn millions.
“The WNBA doesn’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. I’m gonna do the math real quick. I don’t even know my [WNBA] salary.”
Despite these financial limits, Angel Reese’s social media presence and endorsement deals, including a lucrative Reebok contract, provide substantial income, highlighting the increasing importance of off-court ventures for women in sports.
Angel Reese’s case sheds light on an ongoing debate about equal pay and the efforts needed to boost WNBA salaries.
Reese’s statements underscore the financial disparities within the WNBA, even at the highest levels. Here are the top five salaries in the WNBA today:
These players earn near the WNBA’s salary cap, which, while significant within the league, pales in comparison to their NBA counterparts.
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