CHICAGO — 20 years in the past, Allen Iverson turned Reebok into one of many coolest manufacturers round together with his iconic signature sneaker line. Now, Chicago Sky star Angel Reese is carrying on that legacy.
Iverson, who was named NBA MVP in 2001 and made 10 All-Star appearances throughout his Corridor of Fame profession, couldn’t be prouder.
“I really like every thing about her,” Iverson said in a current interview with Individuals Journal. “I really like what she stands for. She jogs my memory of my little sister. She’s dope to me. She jogs my memory of myself hoop smart and on a private degree too.”
Reese initially signed with Reebok in 2023, and agreed to a multi-year extension with the corporate in October 2024, which can embrace a signature shoe to be launched in 2026. Whereas Reese has not but met Iverson in particular person, she is thrilled to have him in her nook.
“I really like Allen Iverson,” Reese mentioned previous to the Sky’s matchup with the Indiana Fever on the United Heart. “He has that mentality of a canine, he is a killer. It doesn’t matter what he goes on the market and offers his all each night time and that is what I attempt to do, good or dangerous, I all the time attempt to give my all. It is all the time nice to have him in my nook.”
Reese, the No. 7 decide within the 2024 WNBA Draft, is the sixth participant within the league to obtain a signature shoe, becoming a member of: Caitlin Clark (Nike), Sydney Colson (Inventive Management), Sabrina Ionescu (Nike), Breanna Stewart (Puma) and A’ja Wilson (Nike).
“I am extraordinarily excited to allow you to guys know that we’re formally popping out with a Reebok by Angel signature shoe,” Reese mentioned in October after the information was introduced.
“We have already kicked off the design course of, and it means the world to me to have Reebok’s full assist and confidence with this shoe and general partnership. A signature shoe has all the time been a dream of mine, and I need all of the younger women on the market to keep in mind that something is feasible.”
Reese is averaging 10 factors and a league-leading 12.3 rebounds via the primary six video games of the season, however is capturing simply 31.1% from the sector. The Sky are 2-4, however have received two video games in a row coming into Saturday’s matchup.