Angel Reese slams the WNBA with a controversial social media post about her salary

Angel Reese is one of the most controversial players in the WNBA currently. Now, the power forward of the Chicago Sky has stirred up more drama with a provocative social media post, taking aim at the entire league over her salary.

Last year, the Chicago Sky used their 7th overall pick in the WNBA Draft to select Angel Reese. Many scouts considered her a top-tier prospect after a remarkable college career at LSU.

While her talent is undeniable, Reese generated more headlines during her rookie season with her off-the-court actions. Now, she has done it again by criticizing the WNBA over her current salary.

Angel Reese throws shade at the WNBA over her rookie contract

When Angel Reese entered the WNBA, she made it clear that she was ready to prove everyone wrong for not selecting her No. 1 overall instead of Caitlin Clark.

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Reese frequently reminded people that she should have been the top pick over Clark. However, it seems that her current frustration with the league is centered around something else.

Reese played for Rose BC in the inaugural season of Unrivaled, the women’s 3-on-3 basketball league. Not only did her team win the first-ever title, but she was also named Defensive Player of the Year and took home $50,000 in prize money.

Indiana Fever guard Sydney Colson jokingly told Reese on X that she would be happy to take that $50K off her hands. However, Reese responded by saying she really needed the money due to her low salary under her rookie contract.

Angel Reese playing in Unrivaled

“hey sista. i’m doing well. just won 50k on a flight,” Reese said on X. “I know you are VERY aware & i’m sorry to break it to you but i’m on a rookie contract & that 50k was a little more than half of my contract so I have to keep that to myself…. sorry 🙁 give me a few years and i gotchu. be well”

How much money is Angel Reese making under her rookie contract?

Reese’s claim that she earned more than half of her yearly salary in the Unrivaled tournament is accurate. She makes around $81,000 per year with the Chicago Sky, just $31K more than what she won in the championship.

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After the 2024 WNBA Draft, Angel Reese signed a 4-year, $324,383 contract with the Sky. However, Caitlin Clark, the No. 1 overall pick, isn’t far ahead of her, as the Indiana Fever star signed a deal worth $338,056.