WNBA star Angel Reese recently revealed the challenges of living on her basketball salary alone. During an Instagram Live session, the 22-year-old Chicago Sky forward candidly shared that her WNBA salary of $73,439 for the 2024 season wouldn’t cover her $8,000 monthly rent in Chicago, stating, “I wouldn’t even be able to live.” Reese, who signed a four-year contract worth $324,383 with the Sky, emphasized how WNBA earnings fall short for players like her. However, Reese supplements her income through endorsement deals, earning over $1.8 million from brands like Reebok, Beats by Dre, and Amazon. Her experience mirrors that of other WNBA players, like Caitlin Clark, highlighting the disparity in pay between male and female athletes. The conversation around equal pay continues, with public figures like President Joe Biden calling for female athletes to receive fair compensation.
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