Angel Reese continues to build beyond the court. The 23-year-old Chicago Sky forward recently trademarked her name a move that caps a rising business playbook and follows her clever monetization of the viral \u201cmebounds\u201d moment.<\/p>\n
As Reese told fans<\/a>, \u201cWhoever came up with the \u2018mebounds\u2019 thing, y\u2019all ate because \u2018mebounds,\u2019 rebounds\u2026 anything that comes off that board, it\u2019s mine.\u201d That swagger helped turn online criticism into a profitable brand and now a formal registration under Angel Reese LLC.<\/p>\n Minnesota Lynx wing DiJonai Carrington praised Reese on-air, celebrating the doors Reese is opening for women\u2019s basketball. Carrington said she sees Reese taking risks that expand what female athletes can do, from runway shows to major brand work all moves that broaden opportunity for the next generation.<\/p>\n More: Sophie Cunningham shares desire to follow Angel Reese\u2019s footsteps with Victoria\u2019s Secret Fashion Show<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cI just hope that we continue to give the next generations that representation,\u201d Carrington said.<\/p>\n \u201cJust doors and spaces that they never even imagined, that we never even\u00a0imagined that we could be in. I don\u2019t, I honestly, if you think 20 years back, do you think anybody\u00a0in the WNBA would have said, yes, in 20 years. I genuinely believe nobody thought that. And now that that\u2019s happening,\u00a0imagine what the girls are now dreaming for in 20 years. I want to do this, this, this, and that.\u201d<\/p>\n dijonai with a beautiful answer about her hopes for the future of the wnba, also credits Angel for taking risks and opening doors for current players and younger generations. pic.twitter.com\/C2YEMG33Zz<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 montana \u263b\ud83c\udf49 (@backindacloset) October 29, 2025<\/a> <\/p>\n Connecticut Sun guard Saniya Rivers echoed Carrington\u2019s sentiment, stressing Reese\u2019s dual identity per Sportskeeda<\/a>: \u201cI just think that emphasizing that we can do both,\u201d Rivers said, pointing out Reese\u2019s ability to excel as a basketball player while stepping confidently into fashion and media spaces.<\/p>\n The message from Carrington and Rivers is that, Angel Reese\u2019s impact isn\u2019t just in rebounds or points it\u2019s in visibility, risk-taking, and building a playbook that future WNBA stars can follow. Her trademark is another sign she\u2019s serious about legacy, and her peers are already applauding what that could mean for the league\u2019s future.<\/p>\n \u2014 Enjoy free coverage of the top news & trending stories on The Big Lead <\/a>\u2014<\/p>\n MLB: Blue Jays\u2019 Trey Yesavage does something no pitcher has done in 121 World Series<\/a><\/p>\n NFL: Detroit Lions superstar Aidan Hutchinson earns massive contract extension<\/a><\/p>\n NCAAF: Best college football uniform combinations in Week 10 of 2025 season<\/a><\/p>\n NBA: Hornets\u2019 2025-26 City Edition jersey potentially leaked, leaving fans horrified<\/a><\/p>\n SPORTS MEDIA: New \u2018NBA: The Run\u2019 3v3 game set to bring back NBA Jam vibes<\/a><\/p>\n