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All-Star Barbie might be taking a rest from basketball, but her fashion game knows no limits.

Angel Reese continues to live it up in Paris. While she may not be competing in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, she’ll certainly return home with a gold medal in slaying — in addition to handbags and new clothes. Today, tAll-Star Barbie lived up to her nickname as she took to Instagram to share some new selfies.

In a mirror, Reese is seen rocking a Barbie pink bikini, holding up a phone with a case decked out in pink flowers.. It’s unclear where in Paris she’s staying but in a photo on her story, she hangs out by a pool, surrounded with lush green trees.

Reese might be taking a well-deserved rest from basketball, but as for fashion, she knows no limits. Even overseas, she’s living La Vie en rose.

Just last week, Caitlin Clark went viral (again) after her vacation photos made their rounds on social media. The fans loved photos of Clark in a swimsuit along with her Indiana Fever teammates while they were enjoying the WNBA’s Olympic break.

This time around, it’s Angel Reese’s turn.

WNBA star Angel Reese linked up with Grammy winner Tyla at the Louis Vuitton pre-Olympics party after the two exchanged love on Instagram.

The stars aligned in Paris.

After WNBA star Angel Reese and Grammy-winning R&B artist Tyla exchanged some love on Instagram during the Prelude to the Olympics event by Louis Vuitton and hosted by Comcast NBCUniversal Chairman and CEO Brian Roberts, the two were able to link up.

During the event, Reese posted a video of Tyla performing, “such a beauty!” Tyla reposted the video after her performance with a shoutout of her own.

Then, when the time came, the two women were able to share an adorable moment.

As has been reported, Reese is in Paris to support Team USA during their run in the Olympics.

With her rising star power and success on the basketball court, it’s only a matter of time until she gets to make the trip to the Olympics as a participant. In her rookie campaign, Reese is averaging 13.5 points and 12 rebounds per game.

On Friday, January 26, the Paris Olympics officially kickoff with the Opening Ceremony. NBA star LeBron James and tennis sensation Coco Gauff will be the flagbearers. The Olympics will run through Sunday, August 11.

Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese is no stranger to rubbing elbows with A-list celebrities.

The “Chi Barbie” made waves back in May when she attended the 2024 Met Gala in New York instead of the latter half of her Sky practice.

The 22-year-old WNBA rookie sensation was seen hanging out at the event with Usher, Cardi B, and a plethora of other top-tier musicians.

Now Reese is in Paris, taking in the Olympics in person and showcasing some of her iconic fashion sense at Vogue’s “Prelude to the Olympics” party at the Louis Vuitton Foundation Thursday.

While there, Reese linked up with global music sensation Tyla.

Tyla is a South African singer and songwriter who burst onto the global with her hit song “Water” in 2023. 

Like Reese, Tyla is also 22 years old. 

The two icons posed for a photo and video in Paris.

While it’s unknown whether Tyla knew who Reese was before they met in Paris, she certainly knows who the “Chi Barbie” is now.

Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese’s Rookie of the Year campaign got a boost at this past Saturday’s WNBA All-Star Game as she set a rookie record in her team’s 117-109 win over Team USA.

Reese, known for putting up big numbers in the rebounds category along with her consistent scoring, set a record that may not be all that surprising to anyone who has followed her closely this season.

Stars: they’re just like us!

Angel Reese wrote a curiously timed post on X, in which she noted that her luggage got lost by an unnamed airline en route to Paris.

“They lost our bags & said we only get ‘$100 in euros’ to shop until they find them but we made it to Paris,” Reese tweeted, adding two tears emojis.

Aside from 100 euros not being nearly sufficient relative to cover Reese’s typical attire, it was interesting timing because the Olympics kick off in Paris this weekend.

If Reese were getting stealthily added to the Team USA women’s basketball roster, when there has been much controversy that longtime rival Caitlin Clark got left off, it would be a bombshell story.

Nevertheless, Team USA plays Germany in a tune-up game in London on Tuesday, so one would reckon that’s where Reese would’ve headed if she were joining the team.

It’s also likely that Team USA would’ve sought to quiet Reese about being in Paris before they could make an announcement.

Therefore, at this juncture it seems more likely that Reese is just enjoying a jaunt to Paris, perhaps coupled with some international marketing opportunities.

The WNBA season is on pause for the Olympics until mid-August.

Reese has impressed as a rookie on the Chicago Sky this season, having had a WNBA-record 15-game streak in which she compiled a double-double.

In the All-Star Game this past weekend, Reese had 12 points and 11 rebounds in 18 minutes off the bench as the WNBA All-Stars defeated Team USA, 117-109.

Dallas Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale stole the show in the game, scoring 34 points, all in the second half, and winning the All-Star Game MVP.

This was a case of history repeating itself, as Ogunbowale also won the All-Star MVP when she was snubbed from Team USA for the Tokyo Olympics in 2021.

The WNBA All-Stars are showing out Thursday on the Orange Carpet in Phoenix. Even amid the excitement, Fever phenom Caitlin Clark found the time to pay her fellow rookie and rival Angel Reese a huge compliment.

The pair are neck-and-neck in the race for Rookie of the Year, and both are coming off massive achievements in the first half of the WNBA season. Clark set the league’s single game assist record with 19 against the Wings on Wednesday, while Reese recently broke Candace Parker’s record for longest double-double streak in WNBA history at 15 games.

Clark and Reese will play on the same team for the first time Saturday as All-Stars, a pairing sure to excite every women’s basketball fan. Here’s what Clark had to say about her Sky counterpart on the Orange Carpet.

What did Caitlin Clark say about Angel Reese on the Orange Carpet?

Clark was asked for her thoughts on playing with Reese in the 2024 WNBA All-Star Game on the Orange Carpet. The 22-year-old Fever guard was very open in her response.

“It’s obviously rare to have two rookies in the All-Star Game. The fans are super excited about it and I think it’s really good for the W,” Clark said. “Obviously she’s having an incredible year. She’s probably going to lead the game in rebounds, I expect that out of her. That’s just what she does. It should be fun.”

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Clark leads the WNBA in assists at the All-Star break with 8.2 per game, while Reese sits second in rebounds with 11.9 per game, second only to Aces star and MVP front-runner A’ja Wilson (12.0).

The duo share had a friendly rivalry going back to their days facing off in the NCAA, notably in the 2023 national championship and the 2024 Elite Eight. Reese won the title with LSU in 2023, but Clark and Iowa won the rematch in 2024 before falling to South Carolina in the tournament final.

All that being said, the emphasis in the rivalry is on friendly, and Clark and Reese will likely make a great duo on the court Saturday. Clark and Reese will play for Team WNBA, which will face off against Team USA as in a pre-Olympic tune-up.

Caitlin Clark All-Star Game outfit

The Orange Carpet is as much for the All-Stars to show off their style as it is for them to do press and pose for photos.

Clark showed out, wearing an Armani dress, Versace shoes and a Versace bag, along with Tiffany and Cartier jewelry. Like the rookie’s demeanor, her outfit is nothing too flashy, but it is classy nonetheless.

The WNBA’s All-Star weekend kicked off Thursday with an Orange Carpet event featuring the league’s top players, with one very noticeable absence — Angel Reese.

The Chicago Sky rookie opted to stay in Las Vegas following her team’s win over the Aces and took in an NBA Summer League game. While Reese is still set to travel to Arizona for Saturday’s All-Star Game, her Orange Carpet absence led some fans to worry that she could be skipping out on the game.

“Does anyone know if there is any truth to Angel Reese saying she wasn’t gonna even go to the all-star game?” a fan asked on X. “Sounds crazy but she didn’t show up on the carpet and is still in Vegas. It’s her rookie year and she’s an all-star why not enjoy every moment crazy crazy.”

Others saw it as a missed opportunity for Reese, who turned heads at the Orange Carpet back at the WNBA Draft.

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“It’s so odd that #AngelReese would skip out on the #OrangeCarpet to be in #lasvegas lol,” wrote a fan. “It’s so many players who dream of being an #WNBAAllStar and walking the carpet. She had the opportunity and passed up on it lol. Interesting move, but maybe it’s more to the decision.”

And some fans skipped the conspiracy theories altogether and lamented that they didn’t get to see Reese at the Orange Carpet event.

“no angel reese wnba red carpet look ?!?!? my night is ruined,” one fan wrote on X.

Some also defended Reese, pointing out that she’ll still be in Arizona to play in this weekend’s game.

“Y’all chill on Angel not showing up to the carpet tonight,” one person wrote on X. “She’ll be where she needs to be, right on time. A flight from Vegas to AZ is less than an hour, no biggie!”

Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese has surprised many fans and detractors with her individual WNBA success this season.

The “Chi Barbie” is currently leading the league in rebounds per game (with 12), set a WNBA record for consecutive double-doubles in a season (with 15), earned Eastern Conference Player of the Week honors last week, and will be taking part in the 2024 WNBA All-Star Game this weekend.

Angel Reese is one of the most promising basketballers in the WNBA after joining the Chicago Sky in the 2024 draft as a forward. She is currently one of the front-runners for the 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year Award. This article highlights Angel Reese’s net worth and how much she earns in salary and endorsements.

Prior to joining the WNBA, Angel Reese’s net worth had already crossed the $1 million mark because of her lucrative NIL deals with major companies. Her basketball star power is attributed to her family’s athletic background: her mom played basketball at the University of Maryland Baltimore County, and her dad played college ball.

Angel Reese’s profile summary Full name Angel Reese Other names Bayou Barbie Date of birth May 6, 2002 Age 22 years old in 2024 Birth sign Taurus Place of birth Randallstown, Maryland, United States Nationality American Height 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m/191 cm) Weight Approx. 75 kg (165 lb) Gender Female Sexual orientation Straight Relationship status Single Ex-boyfriend Basketballer Cam’Ron Fletcher (2023) Parents Angel and Michael Reese Siblings Julian Education St. Frances Academy, University of Maryland (2020 to 2022) Louisiana State University (2022-2024) Profession WNBA basketball athlete WNBA draft 7th overall pick in the first round (2024) Teams Chicago Sky (2024 to date) Player position Power forward Social media Instagram X (Twitter) YouTube TikTok

What is Angel Reese’s net worth in 2024? The WNBA star is estimated to be worth between $1.8 million and $3 million, according to various sources, including Sportzhive and Sportskeeda. Her main source of income is her basketball salary and brand endorsements. Angel Reese’s salary Angel Reese’s contract with the Chicago Sky includes an average annual salary of $81,096. The 4-year rookie contract signed in 2024 is worth $324,383. She will earn a salary of $73,439 in 2024, $74,909 in 2025, $82,399 in 2026, and $93,636 in 2027, according to Spotrac.

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Angel Reese’s NIL worth and earnings Angel Reese’s name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals were worth $1.8 million by the end of her collegiate career, placing her at number 8 on the On3 NIL 100 list. She was working with top brands like SI Swimsuit, Starry, Mielle Organics, Caktus AI, Raising Cane’s, Campus Ink, Intuit TurboTax, Mercedes-Benz, Tampax, Beats by Dre, Airbnb, Amazon, and Goldman Sachs.

Angel Reese’s endorsements After being drafted into the WNBA in April 2024, Angel Reese’s NIL deals became sponsorships. She has continued her partnership with Reebok after becoming the brand’s face for female basketball in October 2023. Reese became the first athlete to be signed by Shaq O’Neal after he was appointed Reebok’s president of basketball. Angel Reese’s Reebok contract amount has yet to be made public. She revealed in a past video that many shoe companies wanted to work with her, but she chose Reebok for various reasons, saying,

What was it about Reebok? One, they don’t have a women’s basketball player (as) a face. So I wanted to be that. Two, Shaq. You know my relationship with Shaq. And three, I like how they’re rebranding everything and they’re letting me be the creator behind everything I want to do.  In April 2024, Angel inked a deal with sports and entertainment collectables company Panini America in an exclusive partnership for autographed trading cards and memorabilia. The multi-year contract includes a wide variety of products featuring Reese.

Angel Reese’s basketball career Reese attended Saint Frances Academy in Baltimore, where she excelled as a four-year varsity basketball player, leading her team to championships and playing in the McDonald’s All-American Game. She began her college basketball at the University of Maryland, where she spent two years.

In 2022, the basketball athlete transferred to LSU, where she received significant recognition. She led them to their first national championship and was named the Most Outstanding Player.  The Chicago Sky drafted her in the 2024 WNBA Draft as the 7th overall pick. Angel Reese’s career achievements as of July 2024 include the following;  WNBA All-Star (2024)  NCAA champion (2023) NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player (2023)  Unanimous first-team All-American (2023)  First-team All-American – USBWA (2024)  Second-team All-American – AP (2024)  WBCA Coaches’ All-American (2023)  Third-team All-American – AP (2022)  SEC Player of the Year (2024)  2-time First-team All-SEC (2023 and 2024)  First-team All-Big Ten (2022)  2-time SEC All-Defensive Team (2023 and 2024)  Big Ten All-Defensive Team (2022)  Big Ten All-Freshman Team (2021)  McDonald’s All-American (2020)

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Angel Reese foundation The WNBA forward established the Angel C. Reese Foundation in her hometown in Maryland in August 2023. The NGO’s main objective is to ensure equal opportunities for all girls in areas where they have been overlooked, like education, sports, and financial literacy. Her mother revealed that giving back had always been Reese’s dream.

Angel has always wanted to give back, and we thought what better way to do that than by starting a foundation so we could directly control the charitable giving and facilitate how we would help others. Our two main objectives are to ensure equity and equal opportunity for girls in sports. We feel that those are intertwined, and we chose these because of Angel’s position. FAQs Since her college days at LSU, where she led the SEC in scoring and rebounding, Reese has been a rising star. Here are some of the frequently asked questions about her earnings;

What does Angel Reese do for a living? The Maryland native plays professional basketball in the WNBA. The Chicago Sky drafted her in the 2024 WNBA Draft as the 7th overall pick.  How much money does Angel Reese make? Angel’s average annual salary in the WNBA is $81,096. She also made $1.8 million in NIL deals by the end of her collegiate career in early 2024. How much is Angel Reese worth? The Chicago Sky forward is estimated to be worth between $1.8 million and $3 million. She is currently one of WNBA’s best rookie players.

Angel Reese’s net worth is expected to increase as her WNBA career soars. She continues to make waves both on and off the court. READ ALSO: Caitlin Clark’s net worth & earnings: The fortune of a basketball star  Briefly.co.za shared all you need to know about Caitlin Clark’s net worth. The 3-time USA Basketball Gold Medalist was chosen by the Indiana Fever as the 1st overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft. Caitlin broke many records during her collegiate career with the Iowa Hawkeyes and had one of the highest-paying NIL deals. Check the article for more on her current WNBA earnings. Source: Briefly News

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