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Angel Reese’s Olympics break is off to an epic start

Angel Reese recorded a double-double in the first WNBA All-Star game on Saturday and then immediately boarded a plane to Paris.

The Chicago Sky rookie visited Paris with her friend, Jasmine Reed, a former track and field player at the University of Oregon. TikTok video shared by Reese on monday.

The two then watched the U.S. men’s basketball team’s 92-88 win over Germany at London’s O2 Arena on Monday night.

Sky newcomer Angel Reece has arrived in London. Instagram/Angel Reese
Sky newcomer Angel Reece has arrived in London. Instagram/Angel Reese

Reiss, who is averaging a double-double in his rookie season, was introduced to the crowd during the U.S. men’s team’s final practice session ahead of the Paris tournament, which begins this weekend.

“Barbie in London,” the WNBA wrote on X, along with a video of the former LSU national champion sitting courtside next to Reid.

Sky rookie Angel Reiss plays during an exhibition game between Team USA and Germany at the O2 Arena on July 22, 2024 in London. X

Reese, 22, looked lovely in an oversized pink T-shirt and black knit sock trainer sneakers by Balenciaga.

Reese appeared on X on Tuesday where she responded to someone who told her it was her “best look” of the year.

“Not at all because it’s literally a ready-made outfit and I don’t even have a bag yet,” the Leith native replied.

Sky newcomer Angel Reece has arrived in London. Instagram/Angel Reese

She explained that she had lost her bag. Another post.

In another Instagram Story post on Tuesday, Reese shared on her story that her luggage is still missing.

This comes after the 6-foot-3 forward, who was selected seventh overall by the Sky in this year’s WNBA Draft, recorded 12 points and 11 rebounds in Team WNBA’s 117-109 win over Team USA in the All-Star Game.

Ahead of the Olympic break, Reese posted a video of herself in a bikini partying poolside with friends.

WNBA forward Angel Reese (5) grabs a rebound against Team USA during the WNBA All-Star Game at the Footprint Center on July 20, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. USA TODAY Sports via Reuters
Chicago Sky player Angel Reese arrives ahead of the 2024 WNBA All-Star Game at Footprint Center on July 20, 2024. USA TODAY Sports via Reuters

She currently leads the WNBA in offensive rebounds and is second only to league-leading A’ja Wilson in total rebounds.

Reese set a WNBA record with 15 consecutive double-doubles this season, surpassing Candace Parker’s previous league record of 12.

Rees was not named on the 12-man roster for the Summer Olympics but flew out to Britain at the start of the Olympic break.

The WNBA will suspend its regular season while the U.S. women’s national team competes for its eighth consecutive and 10th Olympic gold medal overall in Paris.

The WNBA season resumes on Aug. 15 with Reese and the Sky heading to Chicago to face the Mercury.

That day, the Sparks will take on the Liberty in Los Angeles, while the Mystics will take on the Lynx in Minnesota.

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