Reebok Signs Angel Reese

LSU’s Angel Reese celebrates a three pointer during the first half of the NCAA Women’s Final Four championship basketball game against Iowa Sunday, April 2, 2023, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

After joining Reebok as its president of basketball last week, Shaquille O’Neal is already making moves with his first athlete signing. On Tuesday, Reebok announced it signed LSU women’s basketball star Angel Reese to an official partnership.

“For my 1st appointment in this role, it had to be the GOAT,” says Shaquille O’Neal, President of Reebok Basketball. “There is no one making a bigger impact on the game right now than Angel Reese.” pic.twitter.com/RhcyykSmFQ

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It is the brand’s first major NIL signing. Shaq said,

For my first appointment in this role, it had to be the GOAT.

Reese and O’Neal both played basketball at LSU, where Reese won a national title last season and is returning for her senior season.

Reebok signs Angel Reese to NIL deal 🔥

Shaq's first move after becoming president 🤝 pic.twitter.com/bjCLyuTPRt

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