CHICAGO — If you want to know how quickly the WNBA is changing, just look at Angel Reese’s week.
On Monday, her 22nd birthday, the Chicago Sky rookie made an unusual trip after practice in suburban Deerfield.
Typically when people leave the Sachs Center, a park district health club in a strip mall, they might get some ramen at Jimmy Thai or a coffee at Dunkin’ Donuts. If they really feel like ruining their workout, they go across the street to Portillo’s.
Reese, who is a bit different than the average player, rookie or not, went to the Met Gala.
“These new kids,” veteran guard Diamond DeShields said with a laugh and a sigh. “They got it made.”
Happy Birthday, @Reese10Angel ! The basketball superstar is making her first #MetGala appearance tonight wearing @16Arlington.
See more @TheMarkHotelNY departures here: https://t.co/dCcxppu9YC pic.twitter.com/pnNtFCOHpA
— WWD (@wwd) May 6, 2024
Reese rocked a custom dress from British label 16Arlington, enjoyed the night among the glitterati and then flew back to Chicago to be ready to put in some work Tuesday. She scored 13 points and added five rebounds in 19 minutes as the Sky blew out the New York Liberty in a 101-53 preseason victory.
“I went to the Met Gala, slayed the Met Gala in New York, came back, slayed against…
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