Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese has never been shy about celebrating her family’s success, and this week was no different.
On her Instagram Story, Angel Reese shared a picture of her brother, Julian Reese, standing with his Toronto Raptors 905 teammates during training. The photo came with a short but touching caption:
“Baby brother 🥹 ugh I’m so proud! & GREAT FEETS! 😍💜”
The WNBA All-Star sent the emotional message to her younger brother after the Raptors confirmed his signing ahead of the 2025–26 NBA season.
Julian Reese was spotted wearing a pair of Angel’s AR1 “Charm City” Reebok sneakers, a tribute to their hometown of Baltimore. Seeing her brother wear her signature shoe was clearly a proud full-circle moment for the Chicago Sky standout, who released the AR1 line in September. The sneakers sold out within minutes of their launch, a testament to her growing influence both on and off the court.
Julian Reese’s NBA Dream Begins
Julian Reese’s signing marks the beginning of a promising professional journey. After going undrafted in the 2025 NBA Draft, the 22-year-old forward joined the Los Angeles Lakers for Summer League play, averaging modest numbers but showing enough potential to catch Toronto’s attention.
Earlier this month, the Raptors signed him to an Exhibit 10 contract, allowing him to compete for a roster spot while developing with their G League affiliate, Raptors 905.
At the University of Maryland, Julian Reese built a solid reputation as a hard-working big man. In his senior year, he averaged 13.3 points, 9.0 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game while shooting over 55.5 percent from the field. His name is now etched in the program’s history books; second all-time in total rebounds and 20th in points. His consistent performance helped lead Maryland to its first Sweet 16 appearance in nearly a decade.
Now, Julian Reese’s focus shifts to making an impression in Toronto. If he thrives in the G League, he could earn a standard NBA contract.
Meanwhile, Angel Reese has quickly risen to stardom in the WNBA. In just her second season with the Chicago Sky, she averaged 14.7 points, 12.6 rebounds and 3.7 assists, leading the league in rebounding for the second straight year. She also became the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 500 points and 500 rebounds, earning her second consecutive All-Star selection.
Beyond her on-court success, Angel Reese has also become one of the most visible athletes in the sport. In 2025 alone, she released her own signature Reebok shoe line, the AR1, became the first athlete to walk the runway at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show and starred in a cameo role for Kathryn Bigelow’s film “A House of Dynamite.”
Most recently, Angel Reese landed on the cover of NBA 2K26’s SLAM Edition alongside Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Carmelo Anthony.
As Angel Reese continues to soar in the WNBA and Julian Reese begins his climb in the NBA, one thing is certain: the Reese family isn’t just making basketball history; they’re doing it together.