Julian Reese has captured attention not only for his physical dominance – recently recording 20 points and 17 rebounds against the Motor City Cruise – but also for his humility in promoting his sister’s footwear, the Angel Reese 1 by Reebok. Far from seeking the spotlight, Julian presented himself as a “proud brother”:
“I definitely have the direct contact… They know I love my sister. She’s doing a lot for women players and for basketball in general. So, you know, just being able to represent her as a proud brother,” Julian said, whose statistics include an impressive 64% field goal percentage.
The triumphant return of “Bayou Barbie” to Rose
For her part, Angel Reese (23) set social media ablaze after confirming her return to Rose for the Unrivaled season finale. The reigning Defensive Player of the Year and inaugural season champion wrote on X: “Good morning to my Rosebuds and ONLY my Rosebuds!”
Reese, who led the league in rebounds last season, is scheduled to make her debut on February 20 against Hive. According to reports, the star will participate in the final three regular-season matchups, although she will not take part in the league’s one-on-one tournament.
Between controversy and media stardom
The return of the two-time WNBA All-Star comes at a critical moment. After a difficult season with the Chicago Sky, Reese was suspended by the league after hinting at a possible trade request and publicly criticizing her teammates. Although she sent an apology to the team, her future in the WNBA remains uncertain.
However, her career off the court is unstoppable. Netflix confirmed that Angel will join the cast of the series The Hunting Wives in the role of “Trainer Barbie.” This leap into acting adds to her historic milestone last year, when she became the first active professional athlete to walk the runway at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.
Between baskets, runways, and film sets, Angel Reese is redefining what it means to be an elite athlete, while Julian ensures that the family legacy remains intact in the paint.