Washington Wizards rookie Julian Reese follows his sister Angel Reese’s footsteps with stunning matching records against Utah Jazz

Julian Reese is starting off his career on a great note in the NBA. The 22-year-old athlete is already setting records. However, this is not just another regular record that Julian has secured for himself. He maintained the family tradition, with the Washington Wizards power forward following in the footsteps of his sister Angel Reese with a stunning matching record. This is a proud moment for the Chicago Sky star. She has been a constant support for Julian.

The NBA rookie played just a few games in the NBA. He signed a two-way contract with the Wizards. His latest record came during the game against the Utah Jazz. Even though the Wizards lost the game with a 10-point deficit, Julian made sure that he kept shining throughout the game. The athlete even paid a heartfelt tribute to his sister Angel.

Washington Wizards rookie Julian Reese shines with impressive NBA record during game against Utah Jazz

Chicago Sky star Angel Reese joined the WNBA in 2024. She was drafted as the 7th overall pick. Since then, the athlete has been setting records with each game within the league. One of the standout records set by Angel was her being the youngest player in the league to score 18+ points and 10+ OREB in a game during the previous season. This year, it is her brother who set the same record within the NBA. Julian Reese became the youngest athlete in the league to record 18+ points and 10+ OREB.


Julian recorded the stats during the Washington Wizards’ game against the Utah Jazz. This is the athlete’s third game in the league. With just a few games into the league, the athlete is setting records and winning hearts. Julian played for 38 minutes and added 18 points with 20 rebounds and 2 assists. However, the final score of the game favored the Jazz with a 10-point lead. Ace Bailey was the highest scorer of the game with 32 points.

Julian Reese pays heartfelt tribute to sister Angel Reese

During his second NBA game, Julian Reese pulled off a heartfelt move dedicated to his sister Angel Reese. He geared up for the game against the Orlando Magic wearing his sister’s signature Reebok AR1 sneakers. It was a Diamond Dust colorway. Julian wore the same shoes during his first game against the Houston Rockets. However, this time the gesture hit different with Angel being present in the stadium. Angel, too, wore her brother’s No. 15 jersey to the game.


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