Angel Reese has gone viral again but this time it’s not for anything she did on the basketball court. In a video now making the rounds on social media, the Chicago Sky star is seen on a high rise balcony in Miami blowing kisses and waving goodbye to the city. The playful moment has fans speculating if she’s leaving for good or if something big is coming.
Reese’s goodbye comes just days after the end of the Unrivaled league’s inaugural 3-on-3 season. The off-season tournament brought together 36 of the top WNBA players across six teams for eight weeks of intense basketball. Reese’s team, Rose, captured the championship title by defeating Vinyl in a high-stakes final but Reese herself was noticeably absent due to a hand injury that forced her out before the playoffs.
Watch the video that has everyone talking about Angel’s surprise goodbye to Miami
Without Reese on the court, Rose leaned on other stars to get the job done. Chelsea Gray of the Las Vegas Aces stepped up big time and was named Finals MVP after scoring 18 points and dishing out eight assists. Azura Stevens added 19 points and 18 rebounds, while Rhyne Howard led Vinyl with 22 points and six boards. Despite the fierce competition, Rose emerged victorious and each player earned a $50,000 championship bonus.
Reese’s absence was felt. Earlier in the tournament, she delivered a historic 22 point, 21 rebound performance, becoming the first player in league history to record a 20-20 game. Her exclusion from the final matchup left fans disappointed but hopeful she’ll be back stronger. Unrivaled is already gaining a reputation as a game-changing league, not just in talent but in compensation. With average salaries over $220,000 more than any other women’s pro league it’s creating real momentum for athletes like Reese.
The league was co-founded by WNBA stars Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart, who aimed to raise the bar in how women’s sports are supported financially and structurally. That vision is paying off. Many Unrivaled players are now earning six-figure contracts, rivaling the WNBA’s top salaries and giving players more control over their careers. For Reese, the league provided a platform to showcase her power and presence even beyond Chicago.
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