Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese made a bold fashion statement on Wednesday night, arriving at the team's home game against the Phoenix Mercury in a vibrant pink dress that had the WNBA's official social media channels buzzing. The league's account on X couldn't contain its enthusiasm, posting a photo of Reese's arrival with the caption, "The face. The fit. The color. We're loving it ALL 🩷 Angel Reese STUNS in her arrival ahead of the @atlantadream's home game versus the Mercury! 📺 7pm/ET | PHX-ATL | League Pass."
Reese, 24, is in the midst of a standout season, averaging 16.1 points, 11.8 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game while shooting 43.4% from the field. But her pregame style has become a recurring headline, drawing attention both on and off the court. This isn't the first time her fashion choices have made waves—earlier this year, she turned heads with a blue swimsuit look during the All-Star break that had fans talking.
However, not everyone is thrilled that the spotlight is shifting away from the game itself. Phoenix Mercury guard Sophie Cunningham, who has been vocal about her desire to see more basketball coverage, expressed frustration with the league's media focus. "I'm going to let people just do the speaking for themselves, but for me, I want to get back to basketball," Cunningham said Wednesday. "It's always been about basketball. That interview happened in [March]. I just want to make sure that the focus stays where it should because people are playing at such a high level."
Cunningham, who previously made headlines for her comments on transgender athletes, doubled down on her stance, emphasizing the quality of play across the league. "There's so much good going on in the WNBA right now," she said. "I think that basketball is being played at the highest level it's ever been." She didn't mince words about her frustration with the media's priorities, adding, "WNBA media, all we ever do is cover everything except basketball. And it's like what are we doing?"
This tension between celebrating players' personalities and keeping the focus on the sport is nothing new. Reese herself has been at the center of such debates, including a recent incident where fans called for a suspension over a bet involving her and Paige Bueckers. Meanwhile, her on-court rivalry with Caitlin Clark has also made headlines, with Reese facing criticism in the wake of Clark's comments about the mental toll of her rookie season—a topic that continues to spark discussion.
For now, though, Reese's pregame outfit is the talk of the night, and the league seems more than happy to showcase it. Whether that's a distraction or a celebration depends on who you ask, but one thing's for sure: Angel Reese knows how to make an entrance.
