It’s natural for athletes to have a soft corner for one another. They support each other’s achievements and show up to their major events. The regular occurrences might raise some eyebrows, though. Jalen Suggs and Hailey Van Lith, Cameron Brink and Ben Felter, Caitlin Clark and Connor McCafferry are recent prime examples of power couples from sports.
Another fan favorite might be joining the bandwagon—Angel Reese. The Chi-Town Barbie was spotted having a lovely moment with another NBA superstar during the recent WNBA All-Star game.
Angel Reese’s Courtside Moment Puts Fans On Alert
The LSU forward is currently the most followed WNBA athlete. With her massive fan following, her every move is captured on camera and widely discussed. After the recent WNBA All-Star game, the 23-year-old star clicked close-up photos with Orlando Magic forward Wendell Carter Jr.
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While the 26-year-old star was courtside to watch the game, his t-shirt, with Reese’s photo on it, explained the player he was supporting in the game. Their photoshoot quickly went viral, with fans speculating on the league’s ‘next power couple’. The moment felt personal as the Chicago Sky forward later guided Carter Jr. to his seats, too, and shared a lovely hug.
While neither player has confirmed their relationship, the fans following them have plenty of evidence of their close bond.
Angel Reese’s Past Moments With Wendel Carter Jr.
The WNBA All-Star game is not the first time Carter Jr. has been present in the stands. He was there during the season opener between the Chicago Sky and the Indiana Fever. While both times it was the NBA off-season, and Carter Jr. showed up to support the Sky forward, a similar situation occurred during the WNBA off-season.
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The WNBA’s rebound leader was in the stands during the Orlando Magic vs. Boston Celtics 2025 postseason first-round matchup, supporting the Orlando franchise. Interestingly, the Chicago superstar dropped a small hint on social media right after the game. She asked her fans about “name for male wags” and later explained it as required for a friend.
Also, the 6-foot-10 forward showed up for the 2024 WNBA rookies’ birthday party as a special guest. Well, fans might have to wait for confirmation from the players, as both youngsters are currently focusing on their basketball careers and making massive strides in the same.
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