Angel Reese Says $74K WNBA Salary Doesn't 'Pay My Bills At All'

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Angel Reese Says $74K WNBA Salary Doesn't 'Pay My Bills At All'

As for what does pay her bills, Reese secured over a million dollars before even starting her professional career.

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