“It is hard”: Angel Reese tears up recalling her basketball journey after creating Unrivaled history.

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Angel Reese delivered a historic performance in Unrivaled, leading her team, Rose BC, to a 72-63 victory over the previously undefeated Lunar Owls BC.

Reese’s dominance on the court resulted in the first-ever 20-20 game in the tournament’s history.

with 22 points and 21 rebounds. Post-game, the WNBA standout shared her thoughts on her basketball journey as she teared up with her emotional response.

Angel Reese tears up at press conference after historic win at Unrivaled.

“It is hard”: Angel Reese tears up recalling her basketball journey after creating Unrivaled history

Angel Reese’s recent Unrivaled stats stand as the highest double-double game recorded so far in the league’s inaugural season.

Following her astonishing performance, she did not hold back her tears as the 22-year-old candidly shared her thoughts on the glorious moment in her career.

“It’s so much I can say,” Reese said.

“But for me, to keep going, it’s hard.

It is hard. To live my life isn’t easy.

And I don’t want to get emotional, but that’s why I put the work in every day.

because there are little girls that look up to me, there are the college girls that look up to me.

and just being able to be an inspiration every day.”

Reese’s latest milestone comes just three days after she posted a 15-point, 16-rebound double-double which proved that she has been one of the most consistent players in the league.

She currently stands among an elite group of four players averaging a double-double in Unrivaled, alongside Napheesa Collier, Breanna Stewart, and Alyssa Thomas.

Additionally, she is leading the league in offensive rebounds with 11.4 per game.

“Being able to see my growth, I put in the work, and a lot of people don’t see what I put in,” Reese said.

“It’s great to see the results out there.

But obviously, I’m not done yet.”

Chicago Sky forward’s influence extends far beyond the hardwood.

While her skills continue to shine in the WNBA and Unrivaled, she has made it clear that she aims to be more than just an athlete.

Recently, she shared her ambition to build generational wealth and one day become a billionaire.

Reese has also been at the center of criticism on multiple occasions but she has been on her path to creating her name as one of the greats in the league.

Reese reportedly earns a modest base salary of around $75,000 in the WNBA, but her real financial success comes from lucrative endorsement deals.

Partnering with major brands like Reese’s, McDonald’s, and Reebok, she has built a strong personal brand that extends far beyond basketball.

These deals have significantly boosted her earnings, proving that star power and marketability can be just as valuable as on-court performance.

Reese also hosts the Unapologetically Angel podcast, a weekly podcast powered by Playmaker and Shaq’s The Big Podcast network.