Before the entire WNBA competition, Candace Parker presented Angel Reese with her flowers

“Sky Town Barbie” was named to the magazine’s 2023 “100 Next” list, and WNBA star Candace Parker had lots to say.

Angel Reese was praised by Parker, who – wrote the Chicago Sky striker’s note.

“It tears apart the sport and peels back the layers. Basketball is work, effort and energy, and Angel always combines all three,” Parker wrote. “Her tenacity and confidence on the pitch make her such an exciting player to watch. It’s amazing to see her have the power and influence she has on women’s basketball, especially so early in her career.”

Parker, who plays for the Las Vegas Aces, noted Reese’s contribution to Louisiana State University winning the national title, a significant achievement that marked the “first-ever” women’s basketball national title. On her technique to the title, Reese had 34 double-doubles and set the record for “most in a single season” in women’s college basketball history.

“There’s really just one time I won’t see myself cheering for Angel, and that is when she plays against my alma mater, the University of Tennessee. I’m high-quality…but I’m still bleeding orange. Parker said.

Reese was also named the 2023 LSU All-Star Icon of the Year spoke to the outlet about her goals and aspirations, which include playing in the WNBA and modeling.

“I hold strong to what I believe in, and as a black woman, I can do anything I put my mind to. When I was younger, I knew basketball would be my path through life and getting to college,” Reese said.

As previously reported BLACK ENTERPRISESReese became financially protected against the WNBA through NIL contracts. She continued after entering the league with an Adidas shoe deal. The skilled basketball star is well aware of his impact on the community. “…I think a lot of people consider me a star now because of the impact I have had not only on women’s basketball, but on sports in general and on Black women,” Reese said.