Chicago Sky’s rising star, Angel Reese, recently had a candid and playful exchange with her former teammate, Kysre Gondrezick, who was celebrating her birthday in a style that screamed “BIG MAMA energy.” The Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown, rumored to be Gondrezick’s significant other, pulled out all the stops for the celebration, prompting a wave of reactions from fans and friends alike.
Gondrezick took to Instagram to share glimpses of her birthday, featuring the song “Big Mama” by Latto—a choice that had fans buzzing. One particularly cheeky fan on X (formerly Twitter) quipped, “Kysre using ‘Big Mama’ as the song on her birthday post, Angel really has contaminated her friend group with that song.” To which Gondrezick responded with a hearty laugh, tagging Reese and dubbing the phenomenon the “Reese’s Pieces effect.”
Not one to shy away from the spotlight, Reese humorously downplayed her influence, giving credit where it was due: “Nah, ’cause he did his BIG ONE for BIG MAMA,” referring to Brown’s lavish gestures for Gondrezick. And lavish they were—Gondrezick’s posts flaunted a bounty of opulent gifts, including a garden’s worth of flowers and designer goodies from Balenciaga, Chanel, and Prada. It seems Brown wasn’t holding back, and neither was the gossip mill.
Reese, known for her vibrant personality both on and off the court, expressed genuine delight for her friend’s happiness, even as she indulged in a bit of good-natured ribbing. As for Brown and Gondrezick, the pair has been spotted together frequently, from the NBA offseason to the glitzy red carpet of the 2024 ESPYs, further fueling the romance rumors that neither has confirmed nor denied.
In a world where sports and celebrity often intersect, Reese’s playful acknowledgment of her friend’s high-profile romance adds a light-hearted touch to the narrative. With fans eagerly watching every move, the trio’s interactions continue to captivate, proving that in the game of love and friendship, sometimes you just have to do the “BIG ONE” for the “BIG MAMA.”
