Ice Cube's Shocking Admission: Caitlin Clark Wins Over Angel Reese in BIG3 Saga
BIG3 Drama: Caitlin Clark Turns Down $15 Million Offer, Angel Reese Left Hanging
In a shocking turn of events, the BIG3 league has been left reeling after Caitlin Clark, the 23-year-old sensation from the Indiana Fever, turned down a whopping $15 million offer to join their ranks. But what's even more astonishing is that the league's co-founder, Ice Cube, swiftly shut down any possibility of extending a similar offer to her biggest rival and fellow WNBA star, Angel Reese.
Sources close to the BIG3 league revealed that Clark was offered an astronomical sum of $15 million to play in their 3-on-3 basketball league, which is founded by Ice Cube and co-owned by Jeff Kwatinetz. However, it appears that the offer never even reached Clark's representatives, leaving many wondering what really happened behind the scenes.
With Clark turning down the lucrative offer, the BIG3 honchos could have easily turned to Reese as their next target. But in a stunning move, Ice Cube made it clear that he had no intention of making a similar offer to the Chicago Sky forward. When questioned about the situation by TMZ this week, Ice Cube delivered a brutal snub, stating that the league believed Clark's signing would bring a massive financial boost from their sponsors.
"It wasn't an intentional snub of Angel Reese's game," Ice Cube explained, "but our sponsors assured us that Caitlin Clark's signing would have brought in a significant amount of money. We don't know if we can make the same offer to Angel."
It seems that BIG3's sponsors were impressed by Clark's marketability and potential for financial growth. The league is reportedly willing to front-load a huge payday for Clark, making her the first woman to play in a North American men's professional basketball league.
According to sources close to Kwatinetz, Clark's offer from Big3 would have included:
- A staggering $10 million salary over two years
- "A percentage of team ownership worth millions"
- 50% of merchandising revenues from her name and likeness
- Ownership of a BIG3 documentary with a seven-figure advance
While the BIG3 league may not be as popular as the WNBA, it has managed to attract some big-name players, including Lance Stephenson, Dwight Howard, Wesley Johnson, and Montrezl Harrell. Ice Cube appeared pleased with the progress of his league this week, boasting about the 2025 season so far.
"We got some great players," he said. "Lance Stephenson, Dwight Howard. Wesley Johnson's been great, Montrezl Harrell's been great. The league has been must-see TV for sure."
It remains to be seen whether Reese will take up a spot in another 3-on-3 league or continue to focus on her WNBA career. One thing is certain - she won't be getting her sloppy seconds from BIG3 anytime soon.
As the drama unfolds, one can't help but wonder what's behind Ice Cube's decision to snub Reese. Is it a matter of marketability, or something more? Only time will tell if Reese will bounce back from this setback and make a move in the world of 3-on-3 basketball.