Angel Reese is full of style and charisma. While enjoying the offseason, the 23-year-old hit the iconic ‘That ain’t our ball’ pose in front of LeBron James. Surely, such a stunt not only demonstrates her aura but also goes on to show the confidence she carries. And it is for this reason that the Bayou Barbie just cannot stop getting more and more accolades.
Together with Caitlin Clark, Reese recently headlined Complex’s Top 10 Most Influential Female Athletes of 2026 list. Looking at her incredible surge in recent times, the 2-time WNBA All-Star added some more praise for her crown. And this time, it came from none other than Megan Thee Stallion.
Megan Thee Stallion Praises Angel Reese’s ‘Incredible’ Work Ethic
Both Stallion and Reese are stalwarts in their respective professional fields. But apart from that, the duo also has one more thing in common. They share a very close bond with each other. In a recent interview, the US pop star was asked about her favorite female basketball star. And without an iota of hesitation, Stallion named the Chicago Sky star.
Praising her wholeheartedly, the rapper said, “I feel like everybody knows Angel Reese is my girl. That is my twin,” Stallion said. “She is also a girl who always has collabs going on. She is always working to be so athletic and so focused on her craft, she definetly still has an incredible work ethic off the court.”
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Later on, she also revealed yet another reason for having such a strong bond with the Chi-Town Barbie. Both Stallion (5’10”) and Reese (6’3”) have a tall frame. And according to the rapper, she loves looking at and complimenting tall girls.
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In her words, “I just love looking at women. It’s very rare not to come into the room with me and my girls looking at each other face to face,” she said. “When tall girls date, they get it. When we see each other, when other tall women see other… we are so excited to see each other.”
Well, as the former LSU star is receiving all sorts of attention, she enjoyed her time with the national team thoroughly. Having donned the country’s colors for the first time, the Sky star had a special revelation.
Angel Reese Details A Secret Formula For Team USA’s Success
When the big three of Clark, Reese, and Paige Bueckers were announced, there were rumors about a possible ego clash. Sure enough, during a moment at the FIBA qualifiers, things became awkward between Reese and Clark. Yet, the team managed to end the tournament on a high note and even went undefeated.
Unravelling the secret sauce, the 23-year-old said, “Team chemistry is everything. I mean, some of us have played with each other on our respective teams, but we have to come together and find your role. Everybody’s not going to be able to do everything that they do on their respective team. So, figuring out what works for you, what you can do best, and bring it to the table and do it their way.”
Thus, with things looking promising, all eyes will be on how the Bayou Barbie performs this season for the Chicago Sky.