In what can only be described as a fashion-forward power move, Angel Reese rolled up to the Chicago Sky vs. Indiana Fever showdown sporting a Dennis Rodman jersey. And not just any Rodman jersey—she chose the Detroit Pistons version, the one from before “The Worm” was synonymous with the Bulls’ red and black. It’s a choice that says, “I’m here to dominate the boards and maybe ruffle some feathers while I’m at it.”
It’s no secret that Reese and Caitlin Clark have been compared to each other since their college days, with the media eagerly stirring the pot at every opportunity. Friday night, the rivalry hit the WNBA stage, and Reese was ready to make a statement both on and off the court.
While Clark has been leading the league in assists, dishing out dimes like she’s the Oprah of basketball, Reese has been snatching rebounds like she’s auditioning for a role in a heist movie. And what better way to telegraph her intentions than by donning the jersey of the NBA’s greatest rebounder?
Rodman, who led the NBA in rebounds for seven seasons, treated rebounding as an art form—albeit one that involved a lot of elbows and chaos. Reese, at just 6-foot-3, has clearly taken a page out of his playbook, grabbing boards with the ferocity of someone twice her size. And just like Rodman, she’s not afraid to let her personality shine through, whether it’s with her game or her wardrobe.
Some might wonder why Reese chose the Pistons jersey instead of the more iconic Bulls one. Maybe it’s her way of saying she’s all about the grind—the hard-nosed, no-nonsense approach that Rodman perfected in Detroit before taking his talents to the Windy City. Or maybe, just maybe, it’s her way of reminding everyone that she’s here to carve her own path, and that path might involve out-rebounding anyone who dares to get in her way—even if they happen to be named Caitlin Clark.
As the two young stars faced off, it was clear that the rivalry is only heating up. Clark might be the darling of assists, but Reese’s Rodman-esque approach to rebounding shows she’s more than ready to take on whatever comes her way—even if that means stealing the spotlight, one rebound at a time.
So, here’s to Angel Reese: part rebound queen, part fashion icon, and 100% ready to take on the WNBA with the same intensity and flair that made Rodman a legend. And who knows? Maybe one day, someone will be rocking an Angel Reese jersey to make a statement of their own.