Jun 22, 2025; College Park, Georgia, USA; Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) reacts after a ball goes out of bounds against the Atlanta Dream in the third quarter at Gateway Center Arena at College Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Angel Reese Shares Emotional Reaction After Her Brother, Julian, Signs With Lakers

Originally posted on Los Angeles Sparks on SI
By Ben Geffner | Last updated Jul 2, 2025 8:34 PM ET

Angel Reese poured in a team-high 24 points, 16 rebounds and seven assists — her fourth consecutive double-double and sixth through the Chicago Sky's last seven games — in a dominant 92-85 road win over the Los Angeles Sparks on Sunday.

Immediately following the victory, Reese was asked about her brother, Julian, recently signing with the Lakers on an undrafted free agent deal — and provided an emotional reaction.

The Lakers have signed Julian Reese to an undrafted free agent deal

Angel couldn’t be more hyped for her little brother ❤️ pic.twitter.com/Fi5AE7V8CP
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) June 28, 2025

“It makes me super emotional, just because I know his journey," she said. "I really hope he gets the opportunity to play in the [NBA] because he deserves it.”

In four dominant seasons at Maryland, Julian averaged over 13 points, nine rebounds and one assist on 55 percent shooting.

"I really believe one day Julian’s number will be hanging from the rafters," former Terps' coach Kevin Willard said in February, per 247Sports. "Because in an era where kids showed no loyalty, kids get up and go anytime they want, money this and that, this young man didn’t transfer."

Angel Reese on her brother, Julian, getting signed by the Lakers after four seasons at Maryland:

“It makes me super emotional, just because I know his journey … I really hope he gets the opportunity to play in the [NBA] because he deserves it.” pic.twitter.com/dG1HLEoj6C
— Ben Geffner (@BenGeffner) June 29, 2025

The Lakers' newest addition was scheduled to officially land in Los Angeles just hours after the Sky win at Crypto.com Arena, Angel Reese said.

"He gets [to L.A.] at 4 [o'clock p.m. today]. I'm really happy for him," she continued. "Knowing my mom and everything she put into us ... days, long nights ... I know my mom is really proud of [my] brother."

This article first appeared on Los Angeles Sparks on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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