Angel Reese Cheers as Her Brother Julian Joins Lakers Summer League
Angel Reese Cheers as Her Brother Julian Joins Lakers Summer League
Basketball star Angel Reese is celebrating big family news: her brother, Julian Reese, has signed with the Los Angeles Lakers for the NBA Summer League following the 2025 NBA Draft.
Julian, a 6-foot-9 forward who played four seasons at the University of Maryland, went undrafted but quickly landed a Summer League deal with the Lakers. During his college career, he averaged 13.3 points and 9.0 rebounds as a senior and became just the second player in Maryland history to record over 1,000 career points and 1,000 career rebounds.
Angel reacted to the news on X (formerly Twitter) with a proud and simple message:
“OPPORTUNITY,” Reese wrote in an X post Friday. “COME ON JU.”
Their mother also celebrated the signing online, sharing a graphic of Julian’s announcement and highlighting the family’s excitement.
Julian stayed committed to Maryland through a coaching change and played a leadership role on and off the court. His coach praised him earlier this year:
That was really the biggest thing, he wanted to get his degree from the University of Maryland because he’s a Maryland kid… And third, he was loyal. … He knew that he had a home and that he had a guy who was going to take care of him.
With the Lakers adding a mix of young talent to their Summer League roster, Julian now has the opportunity to prove himself on the pro stage.
Angel Reese, a rising star in the WNBA, continues to shine in her second season with the Chicago Sky. She’s averaging a double-double and remains one of the league’s most talked-about players. Now, it’s her brother’s turn to step into the spotlight.
