Dwyane Wade is set to respond this Sunday to the recent news about Angel Reese, the Chicago Sky forward who has been chosen for the WNBA All-Star Game for the second year in a row, standing as the sole representative from her team in the past week. To celebrate this achievement, the Chicago Sky posted on Instagram featuring the team’s color and three blue stars alongside Reese, captioned “⭐️2x All-Star Barbie⭐️,” a nod to her college nickname from LSU Tigers. Wade, a 2023 Basketball Hall of Fame inductee and proud WNBA supporter from Chicago, acknowledged her success with a comment including two stars.
Angel Reese, averaging an impressive 12.4 points, 12.6 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.8 steals, and 0.6 blocks over 16 games, recently had a standout performance scoring 24 points, pulling down 16 rebounds, and providing seven assists in a decisive win against the Los Angeles Sparks. She is set to appear in her second All-Star Game in Indianapolis on July 19. This year’s All-Star starters feature top talent from various teams including Aliya Boston (Fever), Paige Bueckers (Dallas Wings), and others, with reserves like Alyssa Thomas (Mercury) and Skylar Diggins-Smith (Storm) also selected.
This news is significant for WNBA fans as it highlights the rising star power within the league and the increasing recognition of players like Angel Reese. Wade’s public support underscores the WNBA’s growing influence and the opportunities for athletes to inspire future generations, suggesting a bright future for women’s basketball.
