WNBA Star Angel Reese Sends Strong Message to Fans After Posting Bikini Photos
Chicago Sky star shows no signs of backing down, whether it's on the court or off the court.
From her bold basketball moves to her unapologetic attitude, she's every bit as fierce as her game. She also brings that same intense energy to social media.
On Friday, the former LSU standout posted a carousel of photos giving fans a glimpse of her life lately.
In her Instagram post, Reese wore a brown one-piece bikini with cut-out detail that showed off her toned abs. She also paired it with skimpy, low-rise white shorts for a modest touch.
Regarding her appearance, she ditched the glammed-up look and rocked a bare face and big hair, keeping things simple yet stunning.
'some-BODY' she captioned the post.
The comment section was filled with fans swooning over her beauty.
'PrettyGyal,' one wrote.
'Teaaaa,' another added, expressing admiration for the Sky forward's new post.
In addition, her close friend and fellow WNBA star DiJonai Carrington also gave the post a nod with a like.
After posting her bikini photos, she took to her Instagram Story to share a candid message about the public's reactions to her social media presence.
Angel Reese's IG update pic.twitter.com/Tfq0KZ7FHZ
— Polly (@pollygarcia0915) July 5, 2025
In a post, a fan praised the 23-year-old hooper for confidently expressing herself online and staying unfazed by the noise. Reese noticed this and responded with a playful yet confident reply.
'I just don't want y'all to EVER forget. Ok. Bye,' she said.
The Maryland native, who is also known by the nickname "Bayou Barbie," showed everyone she is owning her image and unapologetically being herself.WNBA Star Angel Reese Sends Strong Message to Fans After Posting Bikini Photos first appeared on Parade on Jul 5, 2025
This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 5, 2025, where it first appeared.
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