In case it hasn't been clear over the past two years, Angel Reese isn't interested in just being a productive WNBA player. She wants to be one of the most influential figures in the history of women's basketball.

"The WNBA don't pay for my bills" - Angel Reese said her WNBA salary is not even enough to pay for her personal expenses originally appeared on Basketball Network.

The Chicago Sky standout announced her debut signature shoe, the Angel Reese 1. Three colorways, Diamond Dust, Receipts Ready, and Mebounds, will be available for purchase on Sept. 18. In an interview with Elle, Reese discussed the expedited release and what her new shoe offers.

Angel Reese is preparing for the historic release of her first signature sneaker, and she's hoping they are as popular as the Jordan line.

With the unveiling of the Angel Reese 1, Reese becomes the second WNBA player with the brand to have a signature shoe, following the release of WNBA legend Rebecca Lobo's Reebok Lobo in 1997. Per Reebok, the "Diamond Dust" Angel Reese 1 will hit retailers sometime in 2026, but a firm launch date has yet to be announced by the brand.

Angel Reese has made a bold statement about her Reebok signature shoe that should have Nike execs scratching their heads. The Chicago Sky forward landed a deal with the sportswear company, which has made a comeback recently and even has a Netflix series.

Leslie has always been supportive of Reese. In fact, the WNBA icon often comments on the 23-year-old star's social media posts. During the past offseason, Leslie also worked with Reese while the Sky player was participating in the Unrivaled 3-on-3 league. At the same time, Leslie even promised to help Reese fix her layup.

Chicago Sky star Angel Reese spun "a negative into a positive" when she monetized the "mebounds" term some of her critics coined to scrutinize her game.