When two of the WNBA’s most prominent stars meet on the red carpet, magic happens. Angel Reese and A’ja Wilson turned the 2025 WNBA All-Star Orange Carpet into their personal runway, creating a moment with fans talking long after the cameras stopped rolling. Their chemistry was undeniable, their fashion choices were bold, and their friendship shone through every photo.
What Made Angel Reese’s “Double A Baddies” Response Go Viral?
The WNBA’s official social media posted: “When two baddies link up Angel Reese and A’ja Wilson ATE DOWN with their carpet looks.” Reese responded with her three-word caption, “Double A Baddies,” perfectly summing up their viral moment together on the orange carpet.
Reese wore a striking leopard-print trench coat with sunglasses while Wilson chose a maroon Di Petsa gown with a high slit and gold Saint Laurent earrings. The contrast between Reese’s bold animal print and Wilson’s elegant look created a visual that took over social media conversations throughout the evening.
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How Will Reese and A’ja Wilson’s All-Star Matchup Compare to Their Regular Season Battle?
Despite their off-court friendship, Reese and Wilson will compete on opposing All-Star teams when the game tips off on July 19 in Indianapolis. Napheesa Collier selected Reese with her third reserve pick. At the same time, Wilson earned a starting spot for Team Clark, led by Caitlin Clark.
Their regular season records tell different stories, with Wilson’s Las Vegas Aces holding an 11-11 record while Reese’s Chicago Sky sits at 7-15. Both players earned All-Star selections despite their teams struggling in the competitive WNBA landscape compared to previous seasons.
Wilson previously compared Reese to her younger self, telling The Wall Street Journal, “I saw a little bit of myself in her.” The two have developed mutual respect through their head-to-head battles, including when Wilson hit a memorable buzzer-beater victory over Chicago earlier this season.
Reese leads the WNBA in rebounds, averaging 12.6 per game while contributing 14 points for Chicago. Her rebounding dominance has been a key factor in her second consecutive All-Star selection despite the team’s struggles in the standings.
Wilson ranks second in the WNBA in scoring with 21.5 points per game, adding 9.1 rebounds for Las Vegas. The three-time MVPÂ continues her elite production as one of the league’s most dominant two-way players throughout the 2025 season.
The “Double A Baddies” moment became one of the highlights of the All-Star Weekend. Both players will now shift focus to the July 19 game, where they compete as opponents despite their off-court friendship, which has continued to grow throughout their careers.
