Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese expressed her desire to team up with All-Star Allisha Gray, but not in the WNBA. The 22-year-old rookie is looking forward to having the Atlanta Dream guard on her team for the upcoming 3v3 league Unrivaled.
Last week, Reese publicly shared her interest in playing with Gray on Instagram, commenting on Gray’s post about her upcoming 2024 season. “Let’s be teammates for Unrivaled?? Thanks. ~management,” the Chicago Sky rookie wrote. Gray is known for her Olympic success in 3v3 basketball.
Unrivaled, co-founded by Minnesota Lynx’s Napheesa Collier and New York Liberty’s Breanna Stewart, features 30 players and kicks off in January with all games taking place in Miami over a 10-week period. The players will be divided into six teams of five players each.
Other WNBA players like Kelsey Plum, Arike Ogunbowale, Jackie Young, and Chelsea Gray have already confirmed their participation in Unrivaled. Reese expressed her excitement about the project as it offers a unique opportunity to play domestically during the off-season.
Allisha Gray #15 of the Atlanta Dream dribbles during the second half against the New York Liberty in Game Two of Round One of the WNBA Playoffs (Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Reese emphasized the appeal of Unrivaled for WNBA players in an interview with the Chicago Tribune, highlighting the league’s financial benefits. “Many players dread going overseas, but for some, it’s a necessity. Earning six figures in just three months is a game-changer. Plus, 3×3 basketball allows players to refine their individual skills as the game exposes everything,” she explained.
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Reese, who is currently recovering from a wrist injury, stands to make over three years’ worth of her WNBA salary in just two months with Unrivaled offering an average salary of $250,000.
Natalia is a sports journalist at Bolavip US, where she covers soccer, tennis, and the broader sports world. She also works as an entertainment journalist at Spoiler US, focusing on the film industry, series, reality TV, and celebrity news. With a diverse background that includes reporting on sports, fashion, and culture, she brings a rich and varied perspective to her current roles. Natalia holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communication and Media from the Universidad Central of Venezuela (UCV) and has over eight years of experience in digital media. She has previously contributed her bilingual skills in English and Spanish to outlets such as Revista Exclusiva and Cambio16.
