No doubt, Angel Reese, as part of the 2024 rookie class, has given the WNBA a significant boost. Whether it’s her double-double streak or leading the league in rebounding, she has done it all. But still, none of this guarantees her enough income to even cover her rent. “Hatin’ pays them bills, baby… I hope y’all know the WNBA don’t pay my bills at all. I don’t even think that pays one of my bills,” shared Chi-Town Barbie. The numbers do give you a picture.
Reese’s WNBA salary is $73,439, while her monthly rent is about $8,000 ($96,000 annually). Clearly, her housing costs exceed her W earnings, making her case for a salary increase stronger. But did she actually demand one?
Several social media posts and YouTube videos suggest she did, with “NBA Central” being one of them. On March 6, the X account posted a tweet stating, “Angel Reese believes WNBA players should be getting paid like NBA players.”
The account claims these to be Reese’s words: “If you think about it, our shorter season makes our games more valuable, and some of us play at a higher level than some NBA players. It’s simple math.”
Angel Reese believes WNBA players should be getting paid like NBA players:
“If you think about it, our shorter season makes our games more valuable, and some of us play at a higher level than some NBA players. It’s simple math.”
(Via @ESPMNBA) pic.twitter.com/gWXqX74Syv
— NBACentel (@TheNBACentel) March 6, 2025
However, there is no evidence of Reese making this statement—neither on the internet nor on any of her social media accounts. Moreover, the page admits to being a parody.
The post Fact Check: Did Angel Reese Say WNBA Players Should Be Getting Paid Like NBA Stars? appeared first on EssentiallySports.
