WNBA star Angel Reese embraces her new journey with the Atlanta Dream despite facing negativity. She reflects on her highs and lows over the past two years while learning to balance her experiences.
Key points
Angel Reese is a two-time All-Star in the WNBA.
She was traded to the Atlanta Dream during the offseason.
Reese reflects on her highs and lows over the past two years.
She is learning to cope with both wins and losses.
Reese aims to focus on gratitude despite negativity.
Reese, a two-time All-Star, recently found a new home with the Atlanta Dream after she was traded during the offseason. The trade comes after what Reese describes as some highs (winning a championship at LSU and being a top-10 WNBA draft pick) and lows (learning now to navigate the narratives around her transition to the league) over the last two years.
The Dream forward says that the negativity she experienced wasn't normal or acceptable. Still, she understands it's her "new reality," and she's learning how to be grateful and graceful through her experiences.
"I'm getting pulled by the wins, but I'm also getting pulled by the losses, and how do I find a medium where I'm able to just cope with both?" Reese said on the "IMO" podcast with former First Lady Michelle Obama and her brother, Craig Robinson.
"Everybody always asks me, like, 'Are you alright?' Like, yeah, I'm alright as I can be, and everything is not great, but I try to wake up every day and just be grateful for every moment. Every moment hasn't been great, but I wouldn't change this life for anything because I've had some really good moments. And I don't want bad moments to outshine the good moments ... I try not to let the negative outshine the positive."
LSU Tigers forward Angel Reese drives around South Carolina's Laeticia Amihere in the second half at Colonial Life Arena on Feb. 12, 2023.
Purdue's Rickie Woltman dribbles under the net against Maryland's Angel Reese during the fourth quarter of an NCAA women's basketball game on Feb. 25, 2021, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette.
Q&A
What challenges has Angel Reese faced in her career?
Angel Reese has navigated both highs, like winning a championship at LSU, and lows, including dealing with negativity during her transition to the WNBA.
How did Angel Reese's trade to the Atlanta Dream impact her?
Reese's trade to the Atlanta Dream marks a new chapter in her career, allowing her to focus on personal growth while managing external pressures.
What does Angel Reese say about coping with wins and losses?
Reese emphasizes the importance of finding a balance between celebrating wins and learning from losses, aiming to remain grateful for her experiences.
How does Angel Reese handle negativity in her life?
Reese acknowledges the negativity as part of her reality but strives to let positive moments outweigh the negative, focusing on gratitude.
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Purdue's Nyagoa Gony goes up for a shot against Maryland's Angel Reese during the second quarter of an NCAA women's basketball game on Feb. 25, 2021, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette.
Maryland Terrapins head coach Brenda Frese and Angel Reese hug after their game against Northwestern at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on March 12, 2021.
Iowa's Caitlin Clark and Maryland's Angel Reese react to a call during a Big Ten conference game on Feb. 14, 2022, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
Maryland's Angel Reese flexes during an NCAA Big Ten conference game against Caitlin Clark and Iowa on Feb. 14, 2022, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
Maryland's Angel Reese celebrates after forcing a turnover against Iowa's Caitlin Clark during a Big Ten game on Feb. 14, 2022, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
Maryland's Angel Reese and teammates celebrate after a Big Ten game against Iowa on Feb. 14, 2022, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
Maryland Terrapins forward Angel Reese after hitting a big shot on March 4, 2022, during the women's Big Ten tournament action from Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Indiana won 62-51.
Angel Reese takes a shot as LSU women's basketball takes on the Auburn Tigers at the Marovich Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on Jan. 15, 2023.
LSU Tigers forward Angel Reese looks on before the game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Pete Maravich Assembly Center on Jan. 30, 2023.
LSU Tigers forward Angel Reese reacts to a play against the Georgia Bulldogs during the first half at Pete Maravich Assembly Center on Feb. 2, 2023.
LSU Tigers forward Angel Reese and South Carolina Gamecocks forward Victaria Saxton tip-off in the first half at Colonial Life Arena on Feb. 12, 2023.
LSU Tigers forward Angel Reese looks on against the Michigan Wolverines during the second half at Pete Maravich Assembly Center on March 19, 2023.
LSU Tigers head coach Kim Mulkey gives directions to forward Angel Reese against the Michigan Wolverines during the second half at Pete Maravich Assembly Center on March 19, 2023.
LSU forward Angel Reese pauses at the free throw line against Utah during the fourth quarter in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA women's basketball tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina, on March 24, 2023.
LSU Tigers forward Angel Reese cuts the net to celebrate the team's win over the Miami Hurricanes in the NCAA women’s basketball tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena on March 26, 2023.
LSU Tigers forward Angel Reese hugs head coach Kim Mulkey and celebrates their win over the Miami Hurricanes in the NCAA women’s basketball tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena on March 26, 2023.
LSU forward Angel Reese poses for a photo with the NCAA trophy after winning the Elite Eight round of the NCAA women's basketball tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina, on March 26, 2023.
LSU forward Angel Reese holds the NCAA trophy after winning the Elite Eight round of the NCAA women's basketball tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina, on March 26, 2023.
LSU forward Angel Reese keeps the ball from Miami forward Lola Pendande and Miami guard Jasmine Roberts during the Elite Eight round of the NCAA women's basketball tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina, on March 26, 2023.
LSU women's basketball players LaDazhia Williams, Angel Reese, Alexis Morris and Kateri Poole wait to be introduced before Elite Eight round of the NCAA women's basketball tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina, on March 26, 2023.
LSU forward Angel Reese, or the "Bayou Barbie," puts on her crown while being introduced before the Elite Eight round of the NCAA women's basketball tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina, on March 26, 2023.
LSU Tigers forward Angel Reese looks as head coach Kim Mulkey reacts as they speak to members of the media at American Airlines Center on March 30, 2023.
LSU Tigers forward Angel Reese reacts in the game against the Virginia Tech Hokies in the first half in semifinals of the women's Final Four of the 2023 NCAA women's basketball tournament at American Airlines Center on March 31, 2023.
LSU Tigers guard Flau'jae Johnson celebrates with forward Angel Reese after defeating the Virginia Tech Hokies in semifinals of the women's Final Four of the 2023 NCAA women's basketball tournament at American Airlines Center on March 31, 2023.
LSU Tigers forward Angel Reese celebrates with her team after defeating the Virginia Tech Hokies in semifinals of the women's Final Four of the 2023 NCAA women's basketball tournament at American Airlines Center on March 31, 2023.
LSU Tigers forward Angel Reese leaps into the air with a teammate prior to the game against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the final round of the women's basketball Final Four NCAA tournament at the American Airlines Center on April 2, 2023.
LSU Tigers forward Angel Reese and Iowa Hawkeyes forward Monika Czinano battle for the opening tip in the first half during the Final Four championship game in the NCAA women's basketball tournament at the American Airlines Center on April 2, 2023.
Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark defends against LSU Tigers forward Angel Reese in the first half during the NCAA women's basketball tournament national championship game at the American Airlines Center on April 2, 2023.
Iowa Hawkeyes guard Molly Davis drives to the basket against LSU Tigers forward Angel Reese in the second half during the NCAA women's basketball tournament national championship game at the American Airlines Center on April 2, 2023.
LSU Tigers head coach Kim Mulkey talks with forward Angel Reese during a stop in play against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the second half during the NCAA women's basketball tournament national championship game at the American Airlines Center on April 2, 2023.
LSU Tigers forward Angel Reese reacts against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the second half during the NCAA women's basketball tournament national championship game at the American Airlines Center on April 2, 2023.
LSU Tigers forward Angel Reese, middle, reacts after defeating the Iowa Hawkeyes in the NCAA women's basketball tournament national championship game at the American Airlines Center on April 2, 2023.
LSU Tigers forward Angel Reese reacts while cutting down a piece of the net after defeating the Iowa Hawkeyes in the NCAA women's basketball tournament national championship game at the American Airlines Center on April 2, 2023.
LSU Tigers forward Angel Reese celebrates after defeating the Iowa Hawkeyes in the NCAA women's basketball tournament national championship game at the American Airlines Center on April 2, 2023.
LSU Tigers forward Angel Reese speaks to members of the media after defeating the Iowa Hawkeyes in the NCAA women's basketball tournament national championship game at the American Airlines Center on April 2, 2023.
LSU Tigers forward Angel Reese gestures and points to her ring finger during the second half against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the NCAA women's basketball tournament national championship game at the American Airlines Center on April 2, 2023.
LSU Tigers forward Angel Reese gestures to Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark after the game in the NCAA women's basketball tournament national championship game at the American Airlines Center on April 2, 2023.
LSU's Angel Reese and Emily Ward present President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden jerseys honoring LSU's 2023 national championship as they visit the White House with LSU women's basketball coach Kim Mulkey on May 26, 2023.
LSU basketball player Angel Reese arrives on the red carpet before the 2023 ESPYS at the Dolby Theatre on July 12, 2023.
NCAA women's basketball national champion Angel Reese prepares to throw out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the Los Angeles Dodgers game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on July 18, 2023.
LSU Tigers forward Angel Reese smiles after receiving her 1,000th rebound game ball before a game against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Pete Maravich Assembly Center on Nov. 30, 2023.
LSU Tigers forward Angel Reese reacts after a score against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the first half at Pete Maravich Assembly Center on Jan. 25, 2024.
LSU Tigers forward Angel Reese takes a photo for senior night with former LSU player and NBA champion Shaquille O'Neal, LSU Tigers head coach Kim Mulkey and Reese’s mother, Angel Webb, against the Kentucky Wildcats at Pete Maravich Assembly Center on March 3, 2024.
LSU Tigers forward Angel Reese places the LSU nameplate on the Sweet 16 bracket after defeating Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders at Pete Maravich Assembly Center on March 24, 2024.
Angel Reese walks the red carpet before the 2024 WNBA Draft at Brooklyn Academy of Music on Apr. 15, 2024.
Angel Reese poses with WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert after she is selected with the No. 7 overall pick to the Chicago Sky in the 2024 WNBA Draft at Brooklyn Academy of Music on April 15, 2024.
Angel Reese leaves The Mark Hotel for the Met Gala, the annual fundraising gala held for the benefit of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, in New York on May 6, 2024. The 2024 theme for the gala was "The Garden of Time."
Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese reacts during the first quarter against the Dallas Wings at College Park Center on May 15, 2024.
Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese shoots during the second half against the Dallas Wings at College Park Center on May 15, 2024.
Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese arrives for a WNBA game against the New York Liberty at Wintrust Arena on June 4, 2024.
Angel Reese #5 of the Chicago Sky reacts after fouling Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever during the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on June 16, 2024 in Indianapolis, Ind.
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark and Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese shake hands before the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 17, 2025.
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark steals the ball from Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 17, 2025.
Angel Reese of the Chicago Sky celebrates against the Seattle Storm during the second half at Wintrust Arena on Aug. 19, 2025 in Chicago, Ill.
Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese drives to the basket against Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson during the first half at Wintrust Arena on Aug 25, 2025.
Saniya Rivers #22 of the Connecticut Sun and Angel Reese #5 of the Chicago Sky embrace after a game at Wintrust Arena on Sept. 3, 2025 in Chicago, Ill.
Angel Reese walks the runway for Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2025 on Oct. 15, 2025 in New York City.
Angel Reece poses during a media opportunity at Bondi Icebergs on Feb. 4, 2026 in Sydney, Australia.
Angel Reese attends the NBA London Game 2026 at The O2 Arena on Jan. 18, 2026 in London, England.
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LSU Tigers forward Angel Reese drives around South Carolina's Laeticia Amihere in the second half at Colonial Life Arena on Feb. 12, 2023.
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LSU Tigers forward Angel Reese drives around South Carolina's Laeticia Amihere in the second half at Colonial Life Arena on Feb. 12, 2023.
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Purdue's Rickie Woltman dribbles under the net against Maryland's Angel Reese during the fourth quarter of an NCAA women's basketball game on Feb. 25, 2021, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette.
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Purdue's Nyagoa Gony goes up for a shot against Maryland's Angel Reese during the second quarter of an NCAA women's basketball game on Feb. 25, 2021, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette.
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Maryland Terrapins head coach Brenda Frese and Angel Reese hug after their game against Northwestern at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on March 12, 2021.
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Iowa's Caitlin Clark and Maryland's Angel Reese react to a call during a Big Ten conference game on Feb. 14, 2022, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Maryland's Angel Reese flexes during an NCAA Big Ten conference game against Caitlin Clark and Iowa on Feb. 14, 2022, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Maryland's Angel Reese celebrates after forcing a turnover against Iowa's Caitlin Clark during a Big Ten game on Feb. 14, 2022, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Maryland's Angel Reese and teammates celebrate after a Big Ten game against Iowa on Feb. 14, 2022, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Maryland Terrapins forward Angel Reese after hitting a big shot on March 4, 2022, during the women's Big Ten tournament action from Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Indiana won 62-51.
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Angel Reese takes a shot as LSU women's basketball takes on the Auburn Tigers at the Marovich Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on Jan. 15, 2023.
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LSU Tigers forward Angel Reese looks on before the game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Pete Maravich Assembly Center on Jan. 30, 2023.
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LSU Tigers forward Angel Reese reacts to a play against the Georgia Bulldogs during the first half at Pete Maravich Assembly Center on Feb. 2, 2023.
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LSU Tigers forward Angel Reese and South Carolina Gamecocks forward Victaria Saxton tip-off in the first half at Colonial Life Arena on Feb. 12, 2023.
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LSU Tigers forward Angel Reese looks on against the Michigan Wolverines during the second half at Pete Maravich Assembly Center on March 19, 2023.
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LSU Tigers head coach Kim Mulkey gives directions to forward Angel Reese against the Michigan Wolverines during the second half at Pete Maravich Assembly Center on March 19, 2023.
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LSU forward Angel Reese pauses at the free throw line against Utah during the fourth quarter in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA women's basketball tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina, on March 24, 2023.
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LSU Tigers forward Angel Reese cuts the net to celebrate the team's win over the Miami Hurricanes in the NCAA women’s basketball tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena on March 26, 2023.
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LSU Tigers forward Angel Reese hugs head coach Kim Mulkey and celebrates their win over the Miami Hurricanes in the NCAA women’s basketball tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena on March 26, 2023.
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LSU forward Angel Reese poses for a photo with the NCAA trophy after winning the Elite Eight round of the NCAA women's basketball tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina, on March 26, 2023.
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LSU forward Angel Reese holds the NCAA trophy after winning the Elite Eight round of the NCAA women's basketball tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina, on March 26, 2023.
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LSU forward Angel Reese keeps the ball from Miami forward Lola Pendande and Miami guard Jasmine Roberts during the Elite Eight round of the NCAA women's basketball tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina, on March 26, 2023.
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LSU women's basketball players LaDazhia Williams, Angel Reese, Alexis Morris and Kateri Poole wait to be introduced before Elite Eight round of the NCAA women's basketball tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina, on March 26, 2023.
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LSU forward Angel Reese, or the "Bayou Barbie," puts on her crown while being introduced before the Elite Eight round of the NCAA women's basketball tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina, on March 26, 2023.
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LSU Tigers forward Angel Reese looks as head coach Kim Mulkey reacts as they speak to members of the media at American Airlines Center on March 30, 2023.
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LSU Tigers forward Angel Reese reacts in the game against the Virginia Tech Hokies in the first half in semifinals of the women's Final Four of the 2023 NCAA women's basketball tournament at American Airlines Center on March 31, 2023.
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LSU Tigers guard Flau'jae Johnson celebrates with forward Angel Reese after defeating the Virginia Tech Hokies in semifinals of the women's Final Four of the 2023 NCAA women's basketball tournament at American Airlines Center on March 31, 2023.
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LSU Tigers forward Angel Reese celebrates with her team after defeating the Virginia Tech Hokies in semifinals of the women's Final Four of the 2023 NCAA women's basketball tournament at American Airlines Center on March 31, 2023.
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LSU Tigers forward Angel Reese leaps into the air with a teammate prior to the game against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the final round of the women's basketball Final Four NCAA tournament at the American Airlines Center on April 2, 2023.
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LSU Tigers forward Angel Reese and Iowa Hawkeyes forward Monika Czinano battle for the opening tip in the first half during the Final Four championship game in the NCAA women's basketball tournament at the American Airlines Center on April 2, 2023.
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Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark defends against LSU Tigers forward Angel Reese in the first half during the NCAA women's basketball tournament national championship game at the American Airlines Center on April 2, 2023.
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Iowa Hawkeyes guard Molly Davis drives to the basket against LSU Tigers forward Angel Reese in the second half during the NCAA women's basketball tournament national championship game at the American Airlines Center on April 2, 2023.
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LSU Tigers head coach Kim Mulkey talks with forward Angel Reese during a stop in play against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the second half during the NCAA women's basketball tournament national championship game at the American Airlines Center on April 2, 2023.
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LSU Tigers forward Angel Reese reacts against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the second half during the NCAA women's basketball tournament national championship game at the American Airlines Center on April 2, 2023.
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LSU Tigers forward Angel Reese, middle, reacts after defeating the Iowa Hawkeyes in the NCAA women's basketball tournament national championship game at the American Airlines Center on April 2, 2023.
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LSU Tigers forward Angel Reese reacts while cutting down a piece of the net after defeating the Iowa Hawkeyes in the NCAA women's basketball tournament national championship game at the American Airlines Center on April 2, 2023.
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LSU Tigers forward Angel Reese celebrates after defeating the Iowa Hawkeyes in the NCAA women's basketball tournament national championship game at the American Airlines Center on April 2, 2023.
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LSU Tigers forward Angel Reese speaks to members of the media after defeating the Iowa Hawkeyes in the NCAA women's basketball tournament national championship game at the American Airlines Center on April 2, 2023.
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LSU Tigers forward Angel Reese gestures and points to her ring finger during the second half against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the NCAA women's basketball tournament national championship game at the American Airlines Center on April 2, 2023.
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LSU Tigers forward Angel Reese gestures to Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark after the game in the NCAA women's basketball tournament national championship game at the American Airlines Center on April 2, 2023.
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LSU's Angel Reese and Emily Ward present President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden jerseys honoring LSU's 2023 national championship as they visit the White House with LSU women's basketball coach Kim Mulkey on May 26, 2023.
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LSU basketball player Angel Reese arrives on the red carpet before the 2023 ESPYS at the Dolby Theatre on July 12, 2023.
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NCAA women's basketball national champion Angel Reese prepares to throw out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the Los Angeles Dodgers game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on July 18, 2023.
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LSU Tigers forward Angel Reese smiles after receiving her 1,000th rebound game ball before a game against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Pete Maravich Assembly Center on Nov. 30, 2023.
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LSU Tigers forward Angel Reese reacts after a score against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the first half at Pete Maravich Assembly Center on Jan. 25, 2024.
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LSU Tigers forward Angel Reese takes a photo for senior night with former LSU player and NBA champion Shaquille O'Neal, LSU Tigers head coach Kim Mulkey and Reese’s mother, Angel Webb, against the Kentucky Wildcats at Pete Maravich Assembly Center on March 3, 2024.
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LSU Tigers forward Angel Reese places the LSU nameplate on the Sweet 16 bracket after defeating Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders at Pete Maravich Assembly Center on March 24, 2024.
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Angel Reese walks the red carpet before the 2024 WNBA Draft at Brooklyn Academy of Music on Apr. 15, 2024.
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Angel Reese poses with WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert after she is selected with the No. 7 overall pick to the Chicago Sky in the 2024 WNBA Draft at Brooklyn Academy of Music on April 15, 2024.
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Angel Reese leaves The Mark Hotel for the Met Gala, the annual fundraising gala held for the benefit of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, in New York on May 6, 2024. The 2024 theme for the gala was "The Garden of Time."
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Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese reacts during the first quarter against the Dallas Wings at College Park Center on May 15, 2024.
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Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese shoots during the second half against the Dallas Wings at College Park Center on May 15, 2024.
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Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese arrives for a WNBA game against the New York Liberty at Wintrust Arena on June 4, 2024.
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Angel Reese #5 of the Chicago Sky reacts after fouling Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever during the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on June 16, 2024 in Indianapolis, Ind.
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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark and Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese shake hands before the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 17, 2025.
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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark steals the ball from Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 17, 2025.
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Angel Reese of the Chicago Sky celebrates against the Seattle Storm during the second half at Wintrust Arena on Aug. 19, 2025 in Chicago, Ill.
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Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese drives to the basket against Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson during the first half at Wintrust Arena on Aug 25, 2025.
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Saniya Rivers #22 of the Connecticut Sun and Angel Reese #5 of the Chicago Sky embrace after a game at Wintrust Arena on Sept. 3, 2025 in Chicago, Ill.
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Angel Reese walks the runway for Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2025 on Oct. 15, 2025 in New York City.
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Angel Reece poses during a media opportunity at Bondi Icebergs on Feb. 4, 2026 in Sydney, Australia.
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Angel Reese attends the NBA London Game 2026 at The O2 Arena on Jan. 18, 2026 in London, England.
Reese says that amid what was, at times, a challenging period, after leaving college and playing in Chicago, she still achieved the goals she wanted: continuing to have a successful basketball career, starting a foundation and having a signature shoe. The 23-year-old also said that she continues to push forward with the mindset that everything, even small things, is a win for her.
"I don't even let the negativity get to me. It doesn't bother me. You see it. I see it. We all see it ... I've grown to have a skin where you can't break me. You just can't break me," Reese said.
"It just makes me go harder. I have so many goals. It's like if I stop now, I proved you right, and I proved you right. And I have nothing to prove to anybody but myself. And I just know, like, I want to continue to do the things that I want to do. Nobody can – I'm not going to let the outside control my own narrative of what I want to be and what I wanna do."
