A viral meme quoting Chicago Sky star forward Angel Reese as saying ‘Y’all make $1,400 a week… I make $1,400 in 7 days’ has gone viral across social media. The question is, did she say it?
Angel Reese hasn’t held back when it comes to calling out the pay disparities in the WNBA. As the league’s collective bargaining agreement with the WNBPA nears its October 2025 expiration, Reese has taken center stage in pushing for change. She’s made it clear: if salaries stay low and revenue sharing remains lopsided, players are ready to take action.
“If we don’t get what we want, we’ll sit out,” Reese declared on her Unapologetically Angel podcast in March. Since then, reports have suggested that players are already preparing for a possible lockout ahead of the 2026 season. Reese, one of the WNBA’s most prominent and outspoken athletes, has repeatedly said her current salary “doesn’t pay the bills” – a sentiment echoed by many players across the league.
Viral Meme Highlights Salary Struggles
Amid rising tensions, a meme featuring a fabricated quote attributed to Reese went viral: “Y’all make $1,400 a week, I make $1,400 in 7 days.” Though Reese never actually said it, the quote struck a chord – and carried a sliver of truth.
Reese’s 2025 base salary sits at approximately $74,909 – roughly $1,440 per week if divided evenly throughout the year. That figure quickly became the basis for internet humor that blended irony with a biting critique of WNBA pay. Some fans laughed it off; others saw it as a sobering reminder of the financial challenges even top players face.
Social Media Responds
As the meme circulated, users reacted with a mix of humor, criticism, and confusion. One person commented, “That’s that 1.8 GPA talking,” referencing a false rumor about Reese’s academic record. Many didn’t bother to check the quote’s authenticity before weighing in.
Despite its satirical roots, the viral moment reignited serious debate around gender pay gaps in professional sports. Reese’s willingness to speak up – and her savvy use of media – has positioned her not just as a breakout basketball star, but as a powerful voice for change in the WNBA.
While Reese continues to dominate on the court, off the court she’s become one of the league’s fiercest advocates for better pay and working conditions. The road to a fairer league is underway – but it’s paved with tension, memes, and a movement that refuses to be ignored.
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