The end of the 2025 season might be bitter for Angel Reese as she faced heavy criticism for he comments about her teammates. The situation worsened when she missed subsequent games and even opted out of an exit interview. But the offseason had been very productive for the Sky forward.
She will be having her podcast back online, her Reebok shoes were sold out, and her acting career got a great start. Reese made her Netflix acting debut years after her bold career plans, and her movie will hit the theaters globally by October 10.
Idris Elba Gives Angel Reese Acting Tips
When she was doing modelling, the Chi-Town Barbie wanted to add acting to her resume and needed an acting coach. Acting was one of her dreams, which she always wanted to fulfil, as she mentioned during her college basketball career.
During an exclusive interview with People Magazine, the forward mentioned that she got nervous stepping on the set and everyone made her feel comfortable. She even recalled sharing knowledge with English actor Elba as he gave her acting tips and she gave him basketball tips.
“He just said, ‘Stay confident. Be yourself. Have fun. We were shooting baskets … and I was teaching him a few things too, so it was really fun,” Reese said in the interview.
Idris Elba Got Basketball Tips from Angel Reese on Movie Set: 'I Was Teaching Him a Few Things,' WNBA Star Says (Exclusive) https://t.co/uL5CJXWaXx
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The 53-year-old actor has been part of many successful films and series, while the former LSU star made her name in the women’s basketball world as a dominant player. So it makes sense that two individuals at the top of their careers help each other with their shared interests.
But it also raised a question in fans’ minds whether the LSU star will leave the WNBA and join the fashion and entertainment world. Reese gave an honest reply about choosing between modelling and a WNBA career. While the star criticized the WNBA for low pay in her answer, she did highlight that it’s her dream job. Sadly, the end of her second year in the WNBA was not as expected.
Angel Reese Reacts To Shocking End To Her 2025 Season
Even though the forward finished the season as the league’s top rebounder, set multiple double-double stat records and earned a place in the All-Star game, many criticized Reese for her team’s failure to make it into the playoffs. She also commented on her teammates’ poor performances, but it made the situation even worse.
In the recent episode of her podcast, the 2024 rookie gave her views about the ‘sad end’ to the season. She said, “I’m just really grateful to be able to just continue to believe in myself. I think this is the first season where I really put myself first. I was like, ‘Forget everything else.’ Like, I have to put myself first for my own mental sake. Like I’ve gone through everything and seen everything.”
“So this is the first time I really sat and was like, ‘Okay, like you have to put yourself first this time and just continue to work, because nobody’s gonna want it more than I do.’ And knowing what I can bring when I’m at my best self, to the team, was really important,” Reese added.
In a team game, such an approach might tarnish a player’s reputation. The Chicago star had a similar issue as fans took her approach in a negative way, and a few even criticized her. Amid all the drama surrounding the superstar forward, it will be interesting to watch whether she will continue with the Windy City franchise or demand a trade in the upcoming season.