The organization named Reese to the 2025 Gala Host Committee in February alongside a slate of Black leaders in the arts, fashion, sports, music and film industries. Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is an honorary chair of the committee, which is led by Colman Domingo, Lewis Hamilton, A$AP Rocky, Pharrell Williams and Anna Wintour.

Chicago Sky star Angel Reese made a powerful statement at this year’s Met Gala, not just with her bold fashion but with the sparkling jewels she wore: over 107 carats of diamonds.

It’s also about 2026. The WNBA is headed toward a free-for-all as a flood of free agents hit the market after this season. And the more the Sky develop Reese and Cardoso into championship-caliber pieces, the more attractive they’ll be to top talent. There’s a lot to be gained from it for this season and beyond.