Chicago Sky superstar Angel Reese is adding to her impressive resume.
On Wednesday, the two-time WNBA All-Star was named the cover athlete for the NBA 2K26 WNBA Edition. To make the occasion even more special, Reese debuted her first signature shoe with Reebok on the cover.
“Being on the cover of NBA 2K26 and debuting my first-ever signature shoe with Reebok on thatcover, the Angel Reese 1, is more than a milestone — it’s a statement,” Reese said in a press release. “It’s about representation and showing young girls they can be confident, bold, and take up space unapologetically.’
Reese, 23, signed with Reebok in October 2023 ahead of her senior season at LSU shortly after Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal, a fellow Tiger, was named the president of Reebok Basketball.
Reese follows in the footsteps of WNBA greats who have graced the cover of the popular video game. Candace Parker graced the NBA 2K22 WNBA 25th Anniversary Edition while playing for the Chicago Sky. Phoenix Mercury legend Diana Taurasi and Seattle Storm icon Sue Bird were featured on the NBA 2K23 WNBA Edition. New York Liberty’s Sabrina Ionescu was the cover athlete for the NBA 2K24 WNBA Edition, followed by Las Vegas Aces’ A’ja Wilson for NBA 2K25 WNBA Edition.
‘To be cemented in NBA 2K history is a special honor that reflects not only my journey, but also all the veteran WNBA players who have paved the way before me and the growing impact of the league as a whole,’ Reese said. ‘I’m proud to be part of a game that continues to elevate women’s basketball and can’t wait for fans to see how NBA 2K26 brings our game to life like never before.”
Reese burst onto the scene while leading LSU to a national championship in 2023. She was drafted seventh overall by the Chicago Sky in the 2024 WNBA Draft and quickly made an impact her rookie year. Reese led the league in total rebounds (13.1) and offensive rebounds per game (5.1), setting a WNBA single season rookie record for the most rebounds (446). Her 15-game double-double streak set a record for the most consecutive since Candace Parker had 12 in a row spanning the 2009 and 2010 seasons. A wrist injury cut Reese’s rookie campaign short, but she was named WNBA All-Rookie Team.
This season Reese is averaging 12.6 points, 12.8 rebounds, 3.9 assists throughout 17 games.
Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will be featured on the NBA 2K26 cover.
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