“The Angel Reese Effect” – The Entire Internet Had All Sorts Of Things To Say After Reebok Signs A MULti-Year Sponsorship Deal With WNBA
Angel Reese (Image Credit: Getty Images)
Angel Reese would be happiest today. Her sponsor brand, Reebok, and the WNBA have officially teamed up in an exciting new partnership. The latest deal will make Reebok an official footwear supplier for the league. A key player for the Chicago Sky in their campaign, Reese, is a brand ambassador for the sports brand, along with other players like Lexie Brown. This partnership will be a big step towards increasing the visibility of women’s sports on the global front.
Shaquille O’Neal, the President of Reebok Basketball, also expressed enthusiasm about the partnership. Shaq has been a big supporter of Chi Barbie and he has also been instrumental in Reebok’s growth in recent times. He joined the company as vice president last year.
“Reebok has been such an amazing partner and advocate for women in sport. As strong female athletes, we can use our platform to set an example for young players coming up in the sport. I’m happy to see the WNBA and Reebok supporting one another because I know that together we’re so much stronger and our reach is so much further,” Reese said.
However, Angel Reese has already launched her first Reebok collection, “Reebok by Angel,” and she will release her own signature shoe in 2026. She would be more than happy to establish the brand in the league, and her influence will be a win-win for both parties.
For the league, this collaboration will aim to leverage the growing popularity of women’s basketball by creating captivating content that connects fans with the game’s stars.
Fans Are Crediting Angel Reese For Reebok-WNBA Sponsorship Deal
The internet has gone crazy after WNBA officially announced that it will be partnering with the Boston-based footwear and clothing brand. Most of them gave credit for this deal to none other than Sky’s star forward, Reese.
“The Angel Reese Effect • Thee IT Girl,” a fan commented on the tweet.
Thee Angel Reese Effect • Thee IT Girl 💫 😍
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“No wonder Lexi be hating on Angel. Because she isn’t promoted by Reebok like Angel is! Hell i didn’t even know she was singed,” wrote another user.
No wonder Lexi be hating on Angel 😌🤔 Because she isn’t promoted by Reebok like Angel is! Hell i didn’t even know she was singed 😭😭😭
“Angel Reese effect,” a fan added.
Angel Reese effect pic.twitter.com/ftXA30L4QV
— ReeseandKamilla (@ReeseandKamilla) December 19, 2024
“Congrats it’s huge !,” another fan commented.
Congrats it’s huge ! 🔥🚺🏀
— Rémy JAC (@Remy_Jac) December 19, 2024
“Reese effect,” read another comment.
Reese effect ‼️
— Thee_Nichole🌹 (@Thee_Nichole) December 19, 2024
“Angel Reese aka I’m not a businessman I’m a Business mannn,” another enthusiastic user wrote.
Angel reese aka I’m not a businessman I’m a Business mannn
Only this past summer, Angel Reese launched her first official collection while unveiling the brand’s new performance basketball shoe. In late October, she extended her partnership with Reebok and confirmed a signature sneaker release for 2026. Recently, in mid-November, Reese was also featured in Reebok’s global campaign Sport is Everything.
Reebok has a long history of creating basketball shoes for women, dating back to the 1980s. In the ’90s, the brand sponsored top women’s collegiate teams. The brand even gave superstar Rebecca Lobo her own signature shoe back in 1997. Reebok has built partnerships with various leagues, including the ABL, NBA, and WNBA, and it’s time for the women’s basketball league.
Caitlin Clark gets mesmerized when a newborn asks the Indiana Fever superstar for an autograph
The WNBA player was very impressed with how young her biggest fan is
Caitlin Clark gets mesmerized when a newborn asks the Indiana Fever superstar for an autographAP
Caitlin Clark was nothing short of sensational during her first season in the WNBA with the Indiana Fever where she set numerous records on her way to winning Rookie of the Year honors and joining teammates Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell as All-Stars.
And the future is bright for Clark and the Fever with Indiana basketball legend Stephanie White returning home to take over the reins as head coach this season. With all these factors in place, the team has aspirations of hanging more banners in Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Caitlin Clark has a joyful response when she signs autographs for her youngest fans ever
Clark set a WNBA record for assists in a single season and also led the league in 3-pointers made, one of the reasons why she instantly connected with thousands of basketball fans nationwide and even abroad. The age range of Caitlin’s fans is wide: anywhere from elders to toddlers and even people that haven’t even been born.
The Indiana Fever Instagram account posted a video of Clark meeting her youngest fans, which was definitely “one of the best moments” of 2024, according to the team.
In the video we can see the WNBA player next to a woman who’s holding a two-weeks old baby girl and according to her mother, the newborn is Caitlin Clark’s “biggest fan”. The young basketball superstar looks happy and got to hold the baby.
“I signed an ultrasound once.”, reminisced Clark as she seemed to enjoy the interaction with her fans, especially with the youngest ones. No wonder the former Iowa Hawkeyes player got named Time’s 2024 Athlete of the year as the magazine called her “an emergent American sports icon” whose “ability is still mesmerizing”.
The road ahead for Clark and Indiana Fever
The Fever’s first 11 games are spaced out over a full month with no back-to-backs. Travel will also be lighter over the first month, as just four of Indiana’s first 11 games are on the road, and all of those trips are to Eastern Conference cities, according to the team’s website.
“There are still some challenging games over that stretch, with two games against each of New York and Connecticut, but all four of those games will take place at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.” added the team.
