Move over turkey and stuffing, Angel Reese’s furry sidekick Tiago just served up the ultimate Thanksgiving vibe, proving yet again that he’s more than just a pet—he’s a certified icon. The Chicago Sky star gave her fans a heartwarming (and ridiculously adorable) holiday surprise by posting a photo of her dog, Tiago, on her Instagram story. And no, Tiago wasn’t just lounging like any ordinary pup. The four-legged MVP was decked out in a custom Sky jersey, chilling on his bed like the king he knows he is.
Reese captioned the photo with, “Happy Thanksgiving from my baby Tiago @tiago.king5”, because apparently even Tiago has his own fanbase now. (12k followers on Instagram, to be exact—more than some of us will ever dream of. Life is truly unfair.)
For those not in the know, Tiago has been Reese’s ride-or-die since her LSU days. Initially, she shared him with her then-boyfriend, Cam’Ron Fletcher. However, post-breakup, Reese took full responsibility for Tiago because, let’s be real, dogs > exes any day of the week. Tiago’s rise to fame since then has been nothing short of meteoric. With Reese frequently posting his pics online, it’s only a matter of time before he lands a sponsorship deal—maybe with a dog food brand? Or better yet, Sky merch for pets.
And speaking of Reese, the 2024 offseason has been a whirlwind for the 22-year-old. Not only is she gearing up for the inaugural 3X3 “Unrivaled” league in January, but she’s also cementing her status as one of the most marketable athletes in the game. Fans love her not just for her skills on the court, but also for her unfiltered personality. In fact, during a recent interview with Speedy Morman on Complex 360 With Speedy, Reese revealed that she wasn’t exactly the life of the party during her college years at LSU.
“I didn’t go out that much in college,” Reese admitted. “Now I do, but back then, being an athlete meant you couldn’t move how you wanted to move. If my coach saw me holding a red cup—even if it was just water—I’d be in trouble.”
Instead of wild parties, Reese opted for the electric atmosphere of LSU football games and other sporting events. And honestly, with the way she’s dominating on and off the court now, skipping a few frat parties seems like a solid trade-off. Reese has even carried that love for sports events into her WNBA career, frequently popping up courtside at NBA and NFL games like the star she is.
But let’s not get distracted—back to Tiago, the real MVP of this story. The pup continues to live his best life, bringing joy to Reese’s fans and proving that behind every great athlete is an even greater dog. So while Angel Reese is dunking on opponents and cashing in on endorsement deals, Tiago is quietly plotting his takeover of the doggy influencer world.
In the meantime, the internet is left wondering one thing: Where can we get matching Sky jerseys for our pets?
