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Angel Reese has addressed the hoopla surrounding her shocking WNBA rookie salary.
Whereas not too long ago sitting with ESPN, the newly drafted Chicago Sky player defined that she performs basketball professionally for the “real love” she has for the game, slightly than the financial compensation. Reese’s beginning wage is reported to be a complete of $343,000 over four-years with the Sky, on high of endorsements that she has.
“I imply, clearly, individuals thought me leaving school — I might take an enormous pay hole and pay drop,” she began. “I wasn’t getting paid in school, in order that check that I do get here is a bonus. Having the ability to play for what, 4 to 5 months, and get $75,000 on high of the opposite endorsements that I’m doing, I feel it’s a plus for me. I play the sport I like — not for the cash — I play as a result of I genuinely love basketball.”
“Now that I’m a professional and with the ability to proceed to work with these manufacturers long run, I feel that’s one thing individuals don’t actually understand,” she added.
Talking of her endorsements — which incorporates: Elevating Canes, Beats by Dre, Reebok, PlayStation, McDonald’s, Coach, Wingstop, Outback Steakhouse, Amazon, ZOA Vitality, Starry, Mielle Organics, and JanSport — Reese says her profile continues to develop.
“I like that the manufacturers need to work with us and proceed to need to work with us,” she expressed. “I would like individuals to know the offers don’t cease in school. Whenever you go to the professionals, they proceed, and I really feel like they’ve even grown much more.”
The 22-year-old was the seventh general decide within the 2024 WNBA Draft.
Angel Reese #5 of the Chicago Sky
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Because the WNBA season started, Reese has contributed to the Chicago Sky gaining two wins towards the New York Liberty and Dallas Wings, respectively. The Sky has additionally loss twice, with their subsequent sport going down tonight (Could 28) towards the Seattle Storm.
See Angel Reese communicate on her WNBA wage and endorsements above.
