Angel Reese Reacts to Vanessa Bryant's Touching Video
Chicago Sky star Angel Reese gave a sweet response after Vanessa Bryant shared a touching video from the WNBA game between her team and the New York Liberty.
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The video showed a special courtside moment between Reese and the Bryant family. After the Liberty's 85–66 win over the Sky, Bryant posted a short clip on Instagram.
In the video, Reese is seen walking to the side of the court at Barclays Center, where she hugs Bryant, then smiles and embraces her daughters — Natalia, Bianka and Capri. The group also posed for a photo together.
Bryant didn't write much in her caption; just two blue heart emojis, but her message came through clearly. She also tagged Reese in the post.
In the comments, Reese responded with a simple but emotional reply: '🥺💗.'
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The Bryant family's appearance was already one of the most talked-about moments of the night. It was a rare public outing for Bryant and her daughters, who have mostly stayed out of the spotlight in recent years.
Late NBA legend Kobe Bryant's family were also there to support Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu, a close family friend. But their courtside moment with Reese made a big impact too.
Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) shows appreciation for Vanessa Bryant's Instagram post.Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
Reese, who had a strong performance with 17 points and 11 rebounds, continues to win fans on and off the court. She has already made history this season by becoming the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 30 career double-doubles.
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As the WNBA season continues, fans are sure to remember this emotional moment between Angel Reese and the Bryant family long after the final buzzer.
Related: Angel Reese's Pregame Outfit for Sky-Liberty Costs Over $5,000
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 12, 2025, where it first appeared.
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