I’ve seen the likes of Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, and more, but for standing firm against the toughest critics, Angel Reese always comes to mind. She’s not just a phenomenal basketball player but a brand of her own. From turning online trolls into a six-figure business to launching an ad campaign that sparked record sales for her debut signature shoe, Reese is leaving her mark in this competitive space. With her talent, she could’ve succeeded in any field, so why did Reese pick basketball?
When rapper-turned-actor Common asked Angel Reese when she realized basketball was something she wanted to pursue professionally, she explained that while she had always loved the game, her decision to go pro stemmed from something far more personal and deeply meaningful. “For me like basketball wa