TRENDING Fantasy Basketball Sign Up College football live updates A.J. Brown coming off IR ALCS Game 4 postponed Defense will win WNBA Finals Story by Story by Angel Reese rocks Barbie x Reebok collab for WNBA Finals debut Josh Sanchez Sat, October 17, 2026 at 7:56 PM UTC · 2 min read About Our Ads Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement History is going to be made in the 2026 WNBA Finals , with both the Golden State Valkyries and the Atlanta Dream looking to capture the first championship in franchise history. For Angel Reese , it could be a career-defining moment.
Reese is the ultimate competitor and is a born winner. Throughout her career, she has won championships at every level. Whether it be four straight high school state championships, the first national championship in LSU history, or a championship in the upstart 3×3 women's basketball league Unrivaled , Reese is racking up the hardware.
On Saturday, she takes the court for Game 1 at the Chase Center in San Francisco, and reminded everyone that she is not only a stellar competitor, but a stellar marketer.
Reese's star power extends beyond the court, where she's one of the most marketable players in the league, and for her Finals debut, Reese pulled out one of her biggest brand collaborations with the Reebok AR 1 "Barbie" colorway.
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WNBA: Atlanta Dream at Los Angeles Sparks Aug 24, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; The Reebok Angel Reese 1 'Barbie' shoes worn by Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (5) against the LA Sparks at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect (Reuters)
Reese has several colorways of her signature Reebok sneaker, but the Barbie collab is a fan favorite. She has carried the "Barbie" moniker throughout her career, whether it be the Baltimore Barbie, Bayou Barbie, Chi-Town Barbie, or now the Atlanta Barbie.
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Cool. Calm. Collected. Composed ✨Angel Reese is putting in the work before showtime➡️ 3:30pm/ET | ATL-GSV | NBC & Peacock | #WNBASeason30 | #2026WNBAFinals https://t.co/htI7gTFW9J
With so much at stake and an opportunity to be the first player selected in the top-10 to win a WNBA championship from her draft class, let's see if the reigning Defensive Player of the Year can make a statement on the court beyond her fashion.
Game 1 tips off at 3:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.
Jul 25, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Team Coop forward Angel Reese (5) poses for arrivals during the 2026 WNBA All Star Game at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
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