In Photos: Angel Reese flexes her luxe $183,000 Mercedes whip upon touching down in Chicago as Sky rookie

Newcomer Angel Reese is poised to embark on her WNBA journey with the Chicago Sky. Following her selection in the recent WNBA draft, Reese has been inundated with support from fans in the windy city.

Transitioning to life in Chicago necessitates a fresh mode of transportation, prompting the erstwhile Bayou Barbie to bid adieu to her trusty sedan, a Mercedes Benz. Sharing a snapshot of her former vehicle on Instagram, Reese captioned it:

“BYE BYE TO MY FIRST EVER BABY,” Angel Reese wrote. “BUT ITS TIME TO UPGRADE YA TO THE BIG BARBIEEEEE”

A screencap of Angel Reese's old sedan Mercedez Benz from the Instagram story, via @angelreese10 IG.

She posted a photograph of her brand new white Mercedes Benz 2024 AMG 63 SUV which she uploaded, with the caption:

“NEW CITY. NEW BEGINNINGS. NEW BIG BODY BARBIE BENZ.”

A screencap of Angel Reese's new Mercedes Benz luxury SUV on her Instagram story, via @angelreese10 IG.A screencap of Angel Reese’s new Mercedes Benz luxury SUV on her Instagram story, via @angelreese10 IG.
According to the Mercedes Benz USA website, the luxury vehicle holds a value of $183,000. Reese’s latest acquisition is a five-seater white Automatic Transmission Mercedes Benz 2024 AMG 63 SUV, featuring an impressive AMG 4.0LV8 biturbo engine, delivering 577 horsepower at 6,000 rpm, and offering a capacious cargo capacity ranging from 38.1 to 68.6 cubic feet.

Angel Reese’s debut game in the WNBA

The 28th season of the WNBA is set to kick off on Tuesday, May 14. Chicago Sky’s rookie sensation, Angel Reese, will make her debut against the Dallas Wings on May 15 at 8 pm ET. This game marks Reese’s first WNBA appearance alongside Brazilian center Kamilla Cardoso.

The arrival of these rookies has significantly bolstered the Chicago Sky’s frontcourt. Following their elimination by the defending champions Las Vegas Aces in last season’s playoffs, the Sky are fueled by determination to mount a formidable playoff campaign this year.

Angel Reese is all set for life on the road

Professional basketball players often consider airports a second home due to frequent travel for away games. For athletes, flying becomes a regular part of their routine.

Reese recently shared an airport experience on X (formerly Twitter). While the specific details are undisclosed, her tweet hinted at an eventful encounter, leaving followers intrigued. She wrote: