Ice Cube ignites backlash after choosing Caitlin Clark over Angel Reese for $5 million
Angel Reese fans hoping to see her land a massive $5 million offer from Ice Cube's BIG3 basketball league might be disappointed. Even though the league offered that huge amount to Caitlin Clark earlier this year, it looks like Angel Reese won't be getting the same deal.
And now, Ice Cube himself has made it clear why.
Ice Cube says Caitlin Clark deal made financial sense, but not Angel Reese
This week, on July 25, 2025, Ice Cube was spotted at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). TMZ Sports asked him if Angel Reese would get a similar offer to Clark. His answer was simple no. Not because he doesn't support Reese, but because the business side of things just doesn't make it work.
Ice Cube, the co-founder of the BIG3 league, said he had no personal problem with Chicago Sky star Angel Reese.
He said he respects her as a player. But he explained that sponsors told him Caitlin Clark would bring in big money and that same excitement wasn't promised with Angel Reese.
'They didn't tell us the same thing about Angel Reese,'
Cube told TMZ Sports during the brief interview at LAX.
The BIG3 had offered Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark $5 million in March 2024 to play in their 3-on-3 league while still playing in the WNBA.
That agreement never materialized, though. Rather, Clark decided to concentrate on her first WNBA season.
Angel Reese continues strong WNBA season without BIG3 offer
Angel Reese is enjoying an amazing first year in the WNBA. Chicago Sky forward has been the main attraction since joining the league in 2024. Her social media popularity as well as her competitive drive are well-known.
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Still, Ice Cube made it clear on July 25 that she should not expect any offer from BIG3 like the one Caitlin Clark received.
'We're not saying she's not worth it,' he added. 'It just didn't make sense for our league and our sponsors right now.'
So, while the door might not be fully closed, fans should not expect a BIG3 deal for Angel Reese anytime soon, at least not like the $5 million offer Caitlin Clark once got.
FAQs
1. Did Angel Reese get a $5 million offer from BIG3 like Caitlin Clark?
No, Ice Cube said the offer was only for Caitlin Clark, not Angel Reese.
2. Why didn't Angel Reese get a BIG3 contract?
Ice Cube said sponsors believed Caitlin Clark would bring in more money.
3. Is Ice Cube against Angel Reese playing in BIG3?
No, he said he respects her but the deal just didn't make business sense.
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