“She gonna know real wealth now”: Fans go wild after Angel Reese links up with soccer star Vinicius Jr.
Real Madrid striker Vinicius Jr. attends a NBA game in Orlando. Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese sits courtside at Kia Center. Photo Credits: ImagnChicago Sky star Angel Reese is keeping busy during the offseason, and this week, the WNBA forward met with Brazilian football icon Vinicius Junior in Florida. Vini Jr., who recently took a break from his packed schedule, visited Miami and shared a series of photos from his trip on Instagram on Wednesday, one of which was with Reese.
Vini Jr. is widely considered one of the top soccer players in the world, and his recent photo with one of the most popular WNBA players has sparked a buzz on social media.
One fan referenced Angel Reese’s previous remarks about her WNBA salary not being enough to cover her rent, suggesting she must now be familiar with true wealth after meeting the soccer star.
“She gonna know real wealth now,” the fan said.
She gonna know real wealth now 😂 https://t.co/OHvG6LEKWT
— Merchant (@lancebrown19) December 25, 2024
Reese earns only a fraction of what Vini Jr. makes. In October, the former LSU star disclosed that her WNBA salary is $73,439 annually, which she said isn’t enough to cover her rent.
Meanwhile, Vini Jr., the highest-paid player on the Real Madrid roster, reportedly earns an impressive $414,000 per week, according to Sportbible.com.
Here are other reactions to Reese and Vini Jr.’s photo together:
“Vini noo Caitlin Clark clear,” a fan
commented.
“Two greats,” said another .
“I wasn’t expecting this crossover,” one fan added.
Reese has strong ties to the soccer world. Earlier this year, the DC Power Football Club announced that the Maryland native had joined the ownership group for the USL Super League team.
When she’s a part owner of RM one day🙂↕️>>> pic.twitter.com/dLgoPPBTtU
— lilly✨ (@lilly__lover)
December 25, 2024
“She owns a soccer team so that’s a good connection to have 👌🏽52.5m followers is wild though 🥴,” another commented.
Vini Jr. started his career at Flamengo in Rio de Janeiro and joined Real Madrid at just 18 years old. He has since won two European Champions League titles and three Spanish league championships with the club.
Angel Reese posts 4-word question after Orlando Magic upset defending champions with her in the front row
Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese playing in a WNBA game and attending a NBA game. Photo Credits: Imagn
Angel Reese is enjoying the WNBA offseason, and the 22-year-old has been seen attending some of the hottest sporting events in the country. Fans caught a glimpse of the Chicago Sky star at the Kia Center on Monday when the Orlando Magic took on the Boston Celtics.
During the NBA game, the Magic posted a video of Reese sitting courtside.
After the Magic upset the defending champion Celtics 108-104 in a thrilling encounter, Reese was quick to respond to the post with a playful comment of her own.
“What’s my record now???” Reese said.
Reese’s comment refers to the fact that she has been a good luck charm for the home team when attending games.
The Baltimore Ravens and Chicago Bears both won NFL games this season with Reese on the sidelines. Earlier this month, she was also at Madison Square Garden to catch the New York Knicks defeat the Magic.
Phoenix Suns Shock Everybody By Sending Superstar Kevin Durant To NBA Heavyweight In Blockbuster Trade Proposal
Kevin Durant (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
A blockbuster trade proposal has the Phoenix Suns setting off fireworks across the NBA by dealing superstar Kevin Durant to a Western Conference juggernaut.
There’s no indication that the Suns are open to dealing Kevin Durant, or that the future Hall of Famer wants out. But the fact remains that Phoenix has one playoff series win in the KD era, and at 12-8 through 20 games, they don’t exactly resemble a championship contender.
If the Suns decide to shake up their All-Star core, Durant has to be the odd man out. Devin Booker isn’t going anywhere, and veteran guard Bradley Beal might have the most untradeable contract in the NBA.
Eddie Bitar of Fadeaway World proposed a mammoth trade idea that has Phoenix sending Kevin Durant back to the Golden State Warriors in exchange for Andrew Wiggins, Jonathan Kuminga, Gary Payton II, De’Anthony Melton and first-round picks in 2026 and 2029:
“The chemistry between Durant and Curry is unmatched, with the two feeding off each other’s strengths to devastate opposing defenses. If Durant’s time in Phoenix shows signs of stagnating, he could be motivated to initiate a trade to the Warriors—a team he knows will be ready to compete the moment he steps on the floor…
Most importantly, Durant’s departure could also allow Booker to further solidify his role as the franchise player, with Beal supporting him as an experienced scorer who has made the playoffs multiple times. The return for Durant would bring in a mix of young talent and future draft picks, potentially giving the Suns a balanced roster that can grow and adapt as Booker and Beal enter their prime. “
