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After her outstanding performance against the Indiana Fever on Sunday, Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese shared a heartfelt embrace with WNBA legend and Hall of Famer Sheryl Swoopes, who was in attendance.
“She been there for me. She been there through my highs and lows,” Reese told ESPN after the Sky’s 88-87 victory. “She said she’s proud of me. … Just being able to talk to her and have someone like that in my life. I’m just happy I came over there.”
Sheryl Swoopes, a four-time WNBA champion and one of the league’s original players from its inception in 1996, also received a standing ovation during the game, honoring her immense contributions to women’s basketball.
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Actor Jason Sudeikis, NY Knicks guard Jalen Brunson, Chance The Rapper, Lil Durk, G Herbo, Vic Mensa, former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx, and Hall of Famer Sheryl Swoopes, who got a huge standing ovation. #skytown pic.twitter.com/gdEu2H6h0G
Cover photo: Angel Reese Receives Embrace From WNBA Icon Sheryl Swoopes After Win Against Indiana Fever / Photo Credit: Getty Images
