Angel Reese Grabs Her Crown On NBA 2K26 WNBA Cover
Here’s some great news to kick off your Wednesday! Superstar athlete Angel Reese is officially the cover star for the NBA 2K26 WNBA Edition!
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The reveal was made early Wednesday morning and social media has been lit ever since. What makes this iconic moment even more legendary is that Reese is rockin’ her first-ever signature shoe — The Angel Reese 1 — right on the cover. Yup, Reebok knew what they were doing.
“Being on the cover of NBA 2K26 and debuting my first-ever signature shoe with Reebok on that cover, the Angel Reese 1, is more than a milestone — it’s a statement,” Reese said in a press release. “It’s about representation and showing young girls they can be confident, bold, and take up space unapologetically.”
She added, “To be cemented in NBA 2K history is a special honor that reflects not only my journey, but also all the veteran WNBA players who have paved the way before me and the growing impact of the league as a whole. I’m proud to be part of a game that continues to elevate women’s basketball and can’t wait for fans to see how NBA 2K26 brings our game to life like never before.”
Why Angel Reese Keeps Making Herstory At Just 22 Years Old
To be clear — Angel Reese is that girl. At just 23, she’s already stamped her name in sports culture, fashion, and business. After becoming a national champion at LSU and helping take women’s college basketball to mainstream levels never seen before, her dominance and charisma have only grown louder.
They call her the “Bayou Barbie,” but she’s been proving she’s more than just a nickname. Whether it’s selling out arenas, dropping brand deals, or pulling up courtside in designer fits, Angel is building a global brand while staying unapologetically her.
In October 2023, Reese signed a major sneaker deal with Reebok — the same brand that once had legends like Allen Iverson. Now, she’s stepping into her own lane with her own shoe. And to have that debut happen right on the cover of NBA 2K26 WNBA? That’s power. That’s influence. That’s legacy.
Angel Reese Joins Elite List of WNBA Cover Legends
This moment puts Angel Reese in a hall of greatness. She now joins WNBA legends like Candace Parker, Diana Taurasi, and Sue Bird, all of whom have graced the cover of NBA 2K before her. But what separates Reese is that she’s doing it this early in her pro career — and with a cultural impact that can’t be taught.
NBA 2K has steadily increased its support for women’s basketball, and this latest cover is more than symbolic — it’s intentional. They didn’t just choose talent, they chose someone who moves culture.
Whether she’s clapping back on social media, speaking out for Black women in sports, or mentoring young athletes, Angel Reese is owning her role as both an athlete and an icon.