Angel Reese, the dynamic forward for the Chicago Sky, has taken another significant step in her career by signing a multi-year contract extension with Reebok. This extension includes a highly anticipated signature shoe release slated for 2026.
Angel Reese’s partnership with Reebok began in 2023, making history as the brand’s first-ever major NIL signing and the first signing under Shaquille O’Neal, the newly appointed President of Reebok Basketball. Since then, Reese has become a prominent figure for the brand, embodying their commitment to empowering female athletes.
A Tweet read,
“BREAKING: Angel Reese is signing with Reebok and dropping a signature shoe in 2026, per @ShamsCharania”
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Angel Reese’s Rising Stardom
Reese, the No. 7 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft, has quickly made a name for herself in the league. In her rookie season, she averaged 13.6 points and 13.1 rebounds per game, setting a WNBA record for most rebounds in a season. Her impressive performance earned her a spot among the top marketable athletes in women’s basketball.
Reebok’s Excitement
Reebok’s head of basketball, Jide Osifeso, expressed excitement about the partnership, stating, “Reebok and Angel are growing together every day and our visions for the future are aligned. We’re excited to continue the relationship with a ground-up build of her signature silhouette.”
Design Process and Vision
Reese shared her enthusiasm for the upcoming signature shoe, saying, “I’m extremely excited to let you guys know that we are officially coming out with a Reebok by Angel’s signature shoe! We’ve already kicked off the design process, and it means the world to me to have Reebok’s full support and confidence with this shoe and overall partnership. A signature shoe has always been a dream of mine, and I want all the young girls out there to remember that anything is possible.”
