Angel Reese (Photo by Stephen Gosling/NBAE via Getty Images)
Angel Reese revealed a new nickname before the Chicago Sky tipped off against the Washington Mystics on Thursday night.
The former Lousiana State University forward flipped a new chapter in her basketball career after being drafted as the No.7 overall pick earlier this year, but she’s made it known several times that she’s remained true to her roots.
The rookie was born and raised in Randallstown, Maryland, approximately 30 minutes from Baltimore. She played at the University of Maryland for two years before transferring to LSU.
There were rumors that Reese might be drafted by the Mystics, the closest WNBA team to her hometown ahead of selection night. She ended up with the Sky, who are playing Washington this Thursday.
So the trip was somewhat of a homecoming for the two-time First-Team All-American and 2024 SEC Player of the Year.
Angel Reese Showed Off Some New Sneakers And A New Moniker
Angel Reese celebrated with new shoes and a fresh nickname this week.
She showed the shoes off to reporters before Thursday’s clash.
“We’ve been doing so many kinds of different looks. We’ve done like a Barbie kind of thing,” she explained.
“These are Baltimore Barbie shoes,” she added. “I wanted something for home.”
Angel Reese breaking out the Baltimore Barbie kicks for her first game back in the DMV. pic.twitter.com/Q6fsbJ7XHz
— Kareem Copeland (@kareemcopeland)
June 6, 2024
So “Baltimore Barbie” it is.
Reese had 8 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 assists early in the third quarter, with the Sky trailing the Mystics 35-46.
Chicago started the contest with a 3-5 record, which they hope to improve. They have less than a half of basketball to do that tonight.
VIDEO: LeBron James Caught Red-Handed Performing Illegal Activity At His Son Bryce’s Game
LeBron James with a friend, Image Credit: X/@LakeShowYo
NBA superstar LeBron James has been in the spotlight after the Los Angeles Lakers’ first-round playoff exit to the Denver Nuggets. However, this time, the 38-year-old small forward has caught the attention for an ‘illegal’ reason.
James, who is enjoying his offseason by watching his son, Bryce James, playing in the Nike EYBL tournament from the front row, was caught using an illegal stream to watch an NBA game.
On Friday, James attended the EYBL tournament to support Team Strive For Greatness. During the match, some fans recorded LeBron, who was sitting courtside, trying to watch the Mavericks vs Wolves NBA Playoff game on StreamEast.
Notably, StreamEast does not have an official license to stream the NBA game. The site is popular for providing streams of sporting events like basketball, baseball and others without a license.
Afraid Fans Lose Calm After LeBron’s Blunder
The fans on social media lost their calm and expressed their frustrations with LeBron for putting StreamEast on the radar, which could lead to the website’s ban.
LeBron James Likely to Stay With Lakers for Next Season
Despite a few rumor mills claiming LeBron James’ departure from the Lakers, NBA insider Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports has reported that there is no indication that the Lakers’ star is targeting a move away.
“LeBron James can enter the open market if he declines his 2024-25 player option, and the Sixers did secure a meeting with James in 2018, before the all-time great joined the Lakers in free agency,” Fischer wrote.
“And yet, there’s been no indication from league personnel with knowledge of the situation that James will truly entertain fleeing Los Angeles”, he further added.
Notably, LeBron can become a free agent this summer if he declines his 2024-25 player option. Few reports have claimed that the 38-year-old is planning a move away in order to get a chance to play alongside his son, Bronny James, who will be in 2024 NBA Draft next month.
