CHICAGO (AP) — The WNBA re-entered the Barbie world with Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky hosting the first game themed after the doll. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * CHICAGO (AP) — The WNBA re-entered the Barbie world with Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky hosting the first game themed after the doll. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? CHICAGO (AP) — The WNBA re-entered the Barbie world with Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky hosting the first game themed after the doll.
Reese, known as the Bayou Barbie in college and now the Chi-Town Barbie, told reporters Friday night before a loss to Indiana that the WNBA teaming up with Barbie is “exciting.” “Just being able to see so many little girls in the crowd already dressed up in their Barbie outfits — it’s going to be a great night for women’s basketball,” Reese said. “Knowing my impact in a name that has grown from something so small in Baton Rouge to now being so worldwide is is amazing.
And it’s a blessing. Obviously, I didn’t know when coming to Chicago what my expectations were just to come in and just be a rookie, just being able to enjoy every moment and get better every day.” Pink towels were draped across the back of the seats at the arena and songs from the “Barbie” movie were played during breaks.
There was also a panel pregame on women in leadership and fans received either a Barbie-themed sherpa belt.