Angel Reese’s offseason has been an eventful one, with the forward moving the needle in both the entertainment and business worlds. The star landed her third movie project with her work in Stephen Curry’s GOAT Movie.
With such projects and works, her stardom and influence is on the rise. And her selection for the animated movie highlights her fame across the younger generations. Her co-star and NBA legend Dwayne Wade’s wife, Gabrielle Union, highlighted a similar point with her experience.
Gabrielle Union Speaks About Angel Reese’s Fame
While Reese is one of the most followed athletes in the WNBA, Hollywood star Gabrielle Union recently detailed the atmosphere at Sky games. She observed that the line of children waiting to meet the forward often remains long well after the final buzzer.
“Going to Chicago Sky games, everyone is like Angel Reese, Angel Reese and then after the game, you know she stays for a very long time and the line of kids waiting to see her, who are just like overwhelmed at the sight of her, it’s boys and girls,” Union said.
I love @itsgabrielleu 🥹♥️ & tell my girl Kaav i miss herrrrr!!! https://t.co/YZvk3cWoIg
— Angel Reese (@Reese10Angel) February 9, 2026
“There are boys that are holding her shoe. Like I got the Angel Reese shoe. I want you to sign this jersey and they are looking at her in awe,” She added.
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While Reese’s signature shoes are famous in the States, Reebok recently signed a partnership deal with the WNBL, making them the Women’s National Basketball League’s official sneaker brand. As for Gabrielle, she already has an AR5 in her home.
Gabrielle Union’s Daughter Is a Big Fan Of Angel Reese
The star not only reached many houses with her gameplay but is favorite of many NBA star kids too. Dwayne Wade is no different, whose 7-year-old Kaavia is a huge fan of AR5. On Mitchell Obama’s podcast, he narrated the story of how much she idolizes the WNBA star.
“I’m her basketball coach right now, right? I’m the one who’s training her. And I told her mom… when she says she wants to be better than Angel Reese, I’m going to have a different tone,” Wade shared.
While his wife takes a more nurturing approach, the NBA superstar is looking to make her a tougher, stronger player like the former LSU star to play in the toughest league.