Angel Reese is making headlines as she officially became to WNBA star, check out her salary and net worth
For the unversed, the 21-year-old forward, a force in women’s basketball, clinched the 7th overall pick in the 2024 WNBA draft. Now, her professional journey commences with the Chicago Sky.
Reese took to her social media handle Instagram and announced the big news with her fans. She captioned the post, “ANGEL’ in the SKY,” wherein she seemed to be enjoying her time with a new team.
Angel Reese Chicago Sky WNBA draft salary, contract details, NIL deal worth and net worth in 2024
Reporter: “If you could pick any NBA player as your teammate in a 2v2 coed league, who would you pick?”
Angel Reese: “Kevin Durant.”
Reporter: “You've [got to] pick someone else."
Resse: “I can’t. That’s my favorite player.”
(via @theScore)pic.twitter.com/5DPxNsiU1d
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) April 17, 2024
The addition of Kamilla Cardoso, the third overall pick who played a pivotal role in South Carolina’s victory in the 2024 NCAA March Madness women’s tournament, will now give the Windy City not just one, but two national champions, joining the ranks of Bayou Barbie and the LSU Tigers who claimed victory in 2023.
In addition to her recent triumph, Angel clinched an ESPY for Best Breakthrough Athlete in 2023, making headlines for shattering numerous records in a single season.
Angel’s remarkable achievements haven’t gone unnoticed, landing her lucrative NIL deals that boast substantial paychecks. Earlier this year, she secured the 8th spot for the highest NIL earnings, according to reports.
As she transitions into the professional sphere, these deals are now commonly referred to as sponsorships. With her entry into the WNBA, there’s speculation about Angel’s potential earnings. Below, we delve into a breakdown of her net worth.
Angel Reese WNBA Contract and Net Worth
According to reports, Angel has signed a lucrative four-year deal worth $324,383 with the Chicago Sky. Her annual earnings will climb steadily, starting at $73,439 in the initial year and peaking at $93,636 in the fourth year, contingent upon Sky exercising her fourth-year option.
This figure is only marginally below Caitlin Clark’s salary, the first pick for the Indiana Fever, who is slated to reach $97,582 by her fourth year.
Angel also stands to rake in extra rewards such as a $5,150 bonus for clinching the WNBA Rookie of the Year title and an additional $2,575 for making it into the All-Star game.
Angel’s situation stands in stark contrast to her NBA counterparts. Last year’s seventh overall NBA draft pick, Bilal Coulibaly, inked a $30 million deal with the Washington Wizards.
On the other hand, WNBA salaries peak at around $240,000, a figure lower than even the minimum earnings of an NBA player, as per reports. Many WNBA players bolster their income by competing internationally during the off-season.
In addition to her existing NIL deals (now simply termed sponsorships), she continues to rake in substantial income. According to a March 2023 report, Angel boasts a staggering 17 different sponsorship deals. Earlier this year, she ranked 8th in NIL earnings among all college athletes.
These partnerships include heavyweight brands such as PlayStation, Raising Canes, McDonald’s, Coach, Wingstop, Outback Steakhouse, and Amazon. Her NIL deals in 2022 and 2023 were worth approximately $1.7 million with her having a net worth of $2 million.
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