WNBA participant Angel Reese stunned her mom by paying off her mortgage, revealing the information on her podcast “Unapologetically Angel.” The announcement comes as Reese additionally grew to become the primary feminine athlete to create her personal McDonald’s meal.
The previous Maryland and LSU participant advised her mom, who shares her title, about paying off the home whereas presenting her with a birthday cake. Her mom grew to become emotional on the information, practically dropping the cake. “You may maintain your self busy if you wish to proceed working,” Reese advised her mom. The youthful Reese is from Randallstown.
McDonald’s will introduce the Angel Reese Particular on Feb. 10, that includes a BBQ Bacon Quarter Pounder with Cheese, together with a brand new Daring BBQ Sauce, World Well-known Fries and a beverage. The partnership marks McDonald’s first nationwide meal collaboration with a feminine athlete.
“McDonald’s has all the time been an enormous a part of my life,” stated Reese. “Being the primary feminine athlete to have my very own meal looks like a dream come true. I hope the Angel Reese Particular conjures up younger athletes to by no means surrender on their goals.”
Jennifer “JJ” Healan, McDonald’s vice chairman of promoting, model, content material and tradition, stated, “We’re thrilled to encourage basketball followers’ ardour for the game and assist athletes each on and off the courtroom. Becoming a member of forces with Angel is simply step one.”
Reese has established herself as one among ladies’s basketball’s most recognizable figures, setting WNBA rookie data for rebounds (13.1 per recreation) and double-doubles (26). She has additionally secured a number of model partnerships, with the McDonald’s deal being her newest achievement.