Angel Reese has quickly ascended to the throne as one of the WNBA’s brightest stars, dazzling fans with her jaw-dropping debut for the Chicago Sky. Drafted fresh out of LSU, Reese made waves in her rookie season, bagging All-Star honors, shattering records, and averaging a monstrous 13.6 points and 13.1 rebounds per game. But while the stat sheet sings her praises, Reese has her eyes fixed on a loftier scoreboard: billionaire status.
Yes, the 22-year-old phenom isn’t just dreaming of dominating the paint; she’s dreaming of dollar signs. And Reese, being Reese, made no secret of her grand ambitions. During a candid chat showcasing her vision board for 2024-2025, she dropped this little nugget:
“I am not a billionaire yet, so we’re still working on that. But my mind is still on billions, so we’re still working on that.”
Talk about manifesting.
Baller Lifestyle, Rookie Paychecks
Despite becoming the face of the WNBA, Reese’s paycheck doesn’t exactly scream “luxury.” On a rookie-scale deal, she’s pulling in a modest $73,439 annually—or $343,000 over four years. Now, don’t get us wrong, it’s nothing to sneeze at, but when your rent is $8,000 a month, things get dicey.
In a brutally honest livestream, Reese crunched the numbers with her fans:
“I just hope y’all know the WNBA doesn’t pay my bills at all. I don’t even think that pays one of my bills. Literally. My rent is $8,000 a month—do the math.”
She chuckled, adding, “I’m living beyond my means!”
It’s a jaw-dropping revelation for a player of her caliber, but Reese isn’t exactly sweating it. Enter the magic of endorsement deals. With partnerships like Reebok, Wingstop, Beats by Dre, Raising Cane’s, Panini America, and Xfinity, Reese’s off-court hustle keeps her financial game strong.
Net Worth Wars
Rumors have pegged Reese’s net worth at a cool $2 million, but don’t let that number fool you—it’s a figure she flatly disputes.
“Way off,” she said during a panel at ComplexCon in November, though she did acknowledge that life is comfortable. “It’s not just a luxury for me. It’s a luxury for everybody around me. I’m able to soon retire my mom, pay off my mortgage, take care of my family. One thing about me, I have a really good circle around me, and that’s really important.”
A good circle? Check. A sharp focus on financial freedom? Double-check. Reese isn’t just hooping—she’s plotting a dynasty.
From the Hardwood to High Aspirations
It’s hard not to admire Reese’s audacity. She’s not content with being just another basketball star. For her, the WNBA is merely a stepping stone. Her vision board isn’t just a collage of wishes; it’s a game plan.
And while critics may scoff at her lofty billionaire dreams, let’s be honest: who’s betting against Angel Reese? After all, this rookie just averaged a double-double in her debut season. If her on-court dominance is any indication, Reese has every shot of turning those billions into a slam dunk.
So buckle up, basketball fans—this is one journey you won’t want to miss. Whether it’s scoring buckets or stacking bills, Angel Reese is making sure she stays in the headlines for years to come.
