After an impressive first half of her rookie season, Angel Reese will enjoy a three-week break for All-Star festivities and the Olympics. Based on her recent social media activity, the Chicago Sky forward seems to be enjoying some summer fun.
Videos emerged of Reese and friends having a pool party in Phoenix, Arizona, ahead of the WNBA All-Star Game on Saturday at Footprint Center. She was sporting a swimsuit from rapper Young Thug’s “Sp5der” brand.
Angel Reese and her friends enjoying Phoenix ahead of tonight’s All-Star Game 😂😍 pic.twitter.com/60co6dl2mF
— LANI ❦ (@___lovelani) July 20, 2024
Young Thug launched the clothing brand in the winter of 2019. Along with bathing suits, “Sp5der” has a wide range of clothing for sale.
Since being drafted seventh overall by the Sky, Angel Reese has been one of the WNBA’s top rookies.
This season, she is averaging 13.5 points and 11.9 rebounds. Her two-way play was on full display during her 15-game streak of double-doubles.
Reese has done so well during the first half of the season that many have spoken out about her being the favorite for Rookie of the Year.
The league gave her proper recognition for her efforts, naming her to an All-Star team in her first season.
With a short break in the season, Reese finds herself with an opportunity to rest and decompress before locking in for the final stretch.
Angel Reese puts together strong outing in WNBA All-Star Game
After enjoying some fun in the sun at her pool party, Angel Reese suited up for Team WNBA against the USA women’s basketball team in the All-Star Game. She ended up putting together a strong outing, resulting in an upset victory for her team.
The All-Star team faced off against the star-studded roster that will be representing Team USA in the upcoming Paris Olympics. Some of the players on the opposing squad included MVP frontrunner A’ja Wilson and New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu.
Team WNBA defeated Team USA 117-109 in the All-Star Game. Angel Reese logged 17 minutes off the bench and finished with a stat line of 12 points, 11 rebounds, one steal and one block.
Reese was not the only rookie to be named an All-Star, as her college rival, Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark, played in the game as well. She ended the night with four points and 10 assists in 26 minutes of action.
Over the past few weeks, Clark and Reese have continually been debated among WNBA analysts. The two have separated themselves from the pack in terms of the Rookie of the Year race. Clark entered the season as the heavy favorite to win, but many believe Reese is worthy of taking home the hardware.