@moneybehindsports: $73K. That's what the WNBA paid Angel Reese her rookie year. Her response? She told the world, 'WNBA don't pay my bills.' Reese made $73,439 her rookie year with the Chicago Sky. Seventh overall pick. Before the WNBA, her NIL valuation at LSU hit an estimated $1.7M. She carried that momentum into 17 brand deals. Reebok. Hershey's. Beats by Dre. Victoria's Secret. McDonald's. PlayStation. Amazon. Cash App. That's a Fortune 500 roster, not a basketball roster. Her estimated net worth? Reports put it around $7M, though that figure is unverified. Her WNBA base salaries through 2026 total about $499K before bonuses. The math is clear: the league doesn't build the brand. The brand builds the empire. Would you play for $73K when your brand is worth millions? #AngelReese #WNBA #ChicagoSky #WNBASalary #SportsBusiness #MoneyBehindSports #WomenInSports #Endorsements #Reebok #AthleteWealth
