Angel Reese has been flying under the radar in 2025 after garnering significant attention during her rookie season in 2024. Perhaps that has to do with the Chicago Sky's continued struggles, but while the spotlight has been turned elsewhere, Reese has quietly added new layers to her rapidly-expanding game.
As she continues to flirt with superstardom, Reese on Wednesday received some game-changing news. The former LSU star is getting her first signature shoe from Reebok, and she will grace the WNBA edition of NBA 2K26, releasing on Sept. 5.
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“Being on the cover of NBA 2K26 and debuting my first-ever signature shoe with Reebok on that cover, the Angel Reese 1, is more than a milestone — it’s a statement,” Reese said via statement. “It’s about representation and showing young girls they can be confident, bold, and take up space unapologetically."
Phoenix Mercury guard Kahleah Copper took to X to reveal her pride in Reese's dual accomplishment on Wednesday, one former Chicago Sky star seeming to pass the torch to another. Copper played in Chicago between 2017 and 2023, meriting selection to three All-Star teams and winning WNBA Finals MVP honors in 2021.
Pradaaaaaa youuuuuuu @Reese10Angel 🥹🤞🏾❤️ https://t.co/e6DJR3MYal
— Kahleah Copper (@kahleahcopper) July 9, 2025
Even though the Sky have a 5-13 record in 2025, Reese's emergence as a bonafide star at point forward portends good fortune in the years ahead for Chicago. Reese was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week on July 1 and is averaging 13.2 points, 12.9 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.6 steals per game this season. She is part of Team Collier at the upcoming WNBA All-Star Game in Indianapolis on July 19.
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