Professional sports is half theater, half sweat. Angel Reese understands this better than most. Before she even laced up to dismantle the Toronto Tempo at Coca-Cola Coliseum on Sunday, the 24-year-old Atlanta Dream forward turned the pregame walk into a high-fashion runway.
She wore maroon leather. Head to toe. The outfit featured a zip-up collared jacket over a tucked-in top, paired with a high-waisted mini-skirt and burgundy stiletto boots. Retro rimless sunglasses and a monogrammed clutch completed the look. It was loud. It worked.
Naturally, the internet lost its collective mind. The Dream posted the photos on X, and the comments section immediately dissolved into a puddle of adoration. Fans called her “the baddest in the WNBA” and “Barbie.” It is the usual social media circus. But unlike some who dress for the cameras and disappear on the court, Reese actually backs up the wardrobe.
She owned the paint. Reese bullied Toronto inside, racking up 15 points and snatching 17 rebounds. She finished a plus-18. She wasn’t alone in the demolition derby, either. Allisha Gray and Rhyne Howard did the heavy lifting on the perimeter, combining for 50 points, nine rebounds, and nine assists. The final score was an ugly 102-77 blowout.
Next up is the real test. A home-and-away series against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever. First, a trip to Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Thursday, then a rematch back in Atlanta on Saturday. The Dream sit at 9-4, just half a game behind the New York Liberty for the top spot in the East. The fashion is nice. Winning is better.
