Angel Reese once again made headlines for her fierce fashion statement ahead of the Chicago Sky’s rematch with the Indiana Fever.
Striding confidently into the United Center on Saturday dressed in an all-black outfit and dramatic fur hat, Reese turned heads as cameras flashed.
The Chi Barbie posed effortlessly before her team’s second matchup with a Fever squad missing star rookie Caitlin Clark due to injury.
Reese‘s tunnel entrance set the tone for what many expected to be a redemption game after the Sky were routed by Indiana earlier this season. However, once the ball was tipped, the narrative quickly shifted.
Reese‘s stat line of four points on 2-of-7 shooting, 12 rebounds, and two assists didn’t match the energy she projected pregame.
Despite her efforts on the glass, the Sky collapsed in a 79-52 defeat, falling short of expectations and fueling a wave of criticism across social media.
Fans question the fashion amid on-court struggles
The pregame fashion choice sparked instant comparisons to runway-ready athletes like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, but the backlash came swiftly following Reese‘s subdued offensive showing.
Online commenters blasted the second-year forward for being more concerned with style than substance. Critics pointed to her timid shot selection and lack of scoring impact as reasons for concern, especially in such a lopsided loss.
Chicago was outscored by 20 during Reese‘s 27 minutes on the floor and trailed by double digits most of the night. Compared to her season debut on May 17, where she posted a stronger stat line with 12 points and 17 rebounds in another blowout loss, Saturday’s performance felt like a step backward.
But Angel Reese, never one to shy away from the spotlight or criticism, responded in defiant fashion on Sunday morning. Sharing photos of her striking all-black outfit on Instagram, she captioned the post with confidence: “I AM EXACTLY WHO I THINK I AM.”
It was a message not just to her followers, but to the many doubters online who questioned her priorities or her ability to lead the Sky forward this season. Known for her outspoken personality and unapologetic self-expression, Reese has leaned into her growing influence both on and off the court, even when it draws controversy.
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