Sometimes the best moments don’t happen on the scoreboard, but in the middle of a surprise no one sees coming. Angel Reese had just recorded the first triple-double of her WNBA career, with 11 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists in Chicago Sky’swin over the Connecticut Sun. But the most unforgettable part didn’t happen during the game, it came after.
Sitting in the locker room, calm, not looking for attention, Reese was surprised by her teammates, who burst in yelling with water bottles in hand. Within seconds, everything turned into laughter and chaos. They jumped on her like she had just won a championship. Her first instinct was to protect what mattered most, her braids. She covered herself as best she could while one teammate placed a towel on her head. The rest just laughed, filmed, and made sure the moment stayed in everyone’s memory.
It wasn’t just a celebration, it was a message. Reese didn’t just hit historic numbers, she earned something that goes beyond stats, the affection of a team that welcomes her as one of their own. And in a league this competitive, that matters as much as any award. The reaction, a mix of shock and joy, went viral more for what it meant than what it showed.
It wasn’t just a prank between teammates, it was their way of telling her she’s doing something special. In that mix of shouting, water and towels, it became clear that Angel is no longer just the rookie with high expectations, she’s a player who’s leaving her mark. And if that’s how they celebrate her first triple-double, it’s because they all know it won’t be her last.
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