"I just hope y'all know the WNBA don't pay my bills at all. I don't even think that pays one of my bills," Reese said on Instagram live this week. Her salary stands at $73,439. This highlights the stark contrast between WNBA player salaries and living expenses for top talent.
"I'm living beyond my means like y'all think," she said, laughing. While Reese's lifestyle might be unaffordable for most Americans, her story highlights the disparity within the sports world, illustrating the financial struggles faced by even successful athletes.
"People watch for compelling content and rivalries," WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert said. Despite the increasing viewership and interest in the league due to players like Reese and Clark, player salaries have yet to reflect this popularity.
Sue Bird stated at the Fortune Most Powerful Women Summit that "the money is around the corner," mentioning massive media deals signed by women's leagues. However, she acknowledged that she "pretty much lost money playing in the WNBA" due to inflation.
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