Angel Reese, the WNBA All-Star with a flair for drama both on and off the court, took a moment to remind her fans where her superstar genetics come from. Spoiler alert: it’s not just hard work; it’s the “fine” DNA her mom, Angel Webb, passed down.
On Instagram, the Chicago Sky forward gave her 2.5 million followers a glimpse into the past, posting a vintage photo of her mom from the days when oversized sunglasses and denim-on-denim ruled the fashion world. Reese, never one to mince words, captioned the photo, “My momma fine.”
Webb, rocking a white shirt under a sleek black coat, paired with blue jeans and light brown heels, looked like she was auditioning for a ’90s music video. Reese wasn’t done hyping her up, following up with another post saying, “Just look at her…” Honestly, Angel, we’re looking, and we agree—your mom could give today’s Instagram influencers a run for their money.
From the Court to the Throwback Spotlight
Angel Reese isn’t just out here scoring double-doubles; she’s also scoring sentimental points with her fans. In a follow-up story, Reese shared a photo of her and her mom at her 21st birthday celebration last year, where she made it clear that her mother’s sacrifices shaped her rise to basketball stardom.
“Mom, I’m the WNBA star, but tonight, you’re the MVP!” Reese joked during the celebration. Webb, a former UMBC standout herself, not only taught Reese how to ball but also how to slay in life. Talk about a double-double legacy!
The Day Mom Became Her Biggest Fan
If anyone has been Angel Reese’s ride-or-die from day one, it’s Angel Webb. And she proved it during one of the most nail-biting moments of Reese’s career this June. Reese was gunning for her 10th consecutive double-double, a record that would eclipse Candace Parker’s 2015 streak.
With just 30 seconds left in the game, Reese had nine points and needed one more to secure her spot in the WNBA history books. Enter: the dreaded free throw. Reese bricked the first shot, and cameras zoomed in on Webb, whose reaction could only be described as a mix of “Why do I do this to myself?” and “I need a strong drink after this game.”
Luckily, Reese composed herself, sank the second free throw, and etched her name in the record books. She finished the game with 10 points and 16 rebounds, while Webb finished the night as a proud, albeit emotionally drained, mom.
The Real MVP
While Angel Reese continues to dominate the court, her mom, Angel Webb, remains the true inspiration behind her success. From teaching her the fundamentals of basketball to cheering her on during career-defining moments, Webb proves that being a parent is the ultimate full-court press.
As Reese put it best: “My momma fine.” And frankly, she’s not wrong. Whether it’s on the court or on Instagram, Angel Reese knows how to keep the spotlight shining—on herself and the incredible woman who made it all possible.