Photo:Kevin Mazur/GettyAngel Reesehas been enjoying her NIL earnings this summer.The LSU Basketball star, 21, toldOvertimeshe’s been “doing a lot of shopping lately” since becoming one of thetop-earning college athletes with an estimated $1.3 millionin endorsement deals for brands like Coach, McDonald’s and Amazon.However, Reese revealed that she “didn’t spend” the first NIL check she received because “it wasn’t much.“Since her NIL deals and checks have grown, Reese said she’s picked up “a couple designer bags” and a new ride. “Luckily, I just did a deal [with Benz] — I just got a Benz,” she revealed, referring to the black Mercedes-Benz she bought on her 21st birthday in May.About one week after her luxe investment,Reese told PEOPLE that the car was"her first big purchase” on the set of her Starry commercial in Los Angeles. She also said “shopping and sleeping,” were two of her favorite ways to relax amid her stacked schedule.The NCAA champion told Overtime that she hopes her success can be “an example for a lot of young girls that look like” her.Reese explained, “It’s cool because, one, you really don’t see black women doing a lot of deals, especially with a lot of these brands — so, just to see me being an example for a lot of young girls that look like me, and just giving them a point just to know that they can do it.”Justin Tafoya/NCAA Photos via GettyInspiring her young fans has always been a priority for the LSU Tigers star.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.With her rise to national stardom being quick,Reese told PEOPLE in Maythat she’s definitely felt “overwhelmed” with “so many” eyes on her, but said she’s learned to welcome the opportunity to be a role model.“It’s a blessing, honestly. I’ve kind of embraced it. People are watching me. It’s a fast life I’m living. I think I have to mature quickly.“Reese continued, “I’m going to learn from mistakes that I make, but I have a lot of great people around me that help me and I’m blessed to have them around me. I’m happy.”
Photo:Kevin Mazur/Getty
Kevin Mazur/Getty
Angel Reesehas been enjoying her NIL earnings this summer.The LSU Basketball star, 21, toldOvertimeshe’s been “doing a lot of shopping lately” since becoming one of thetop-earning college athletes with an estimated $1.3 millionin endorsement deals for brands like Coach, McDonald’s and Amazon.However, Reese revealed that she “didn’t spend” the first NIL check she received because “it wasn’t much.“Since her NIL deals and checks have grown, Reese said she’s picked up “a couple designer bags” and a new ride. “Luckily, I just did a deal [with Benz] — I just got a Benz,” she revealed, referring to the black Mercedes-Benz she bought on her 21st birthday in May.About one week after her luxe investment,Reese told PEOPLE that the car was"her first big purchase” on the set of her Starry commercial in Los Angeles. She also said “shopping and sleeping,” were two of her favorite ways to relax amid her stacked schedule.The NCAA champion told Overtime that she hopes her success can be “an example for a lot of young girls that look like” her.Reese explained, “It’s cool because, one, you really don’t see black women doing a lot of deals, especially with a lot of these brands — so, just to see me being an example for a lot of young girls that look like me, and just giving them a point just to know that they can do it.”Justin Tafoya/NCAA Photos via GettyInspiring her young fans has always been a priority for the LSU Tigers star.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.With her rise to national stardom being quick,Reese told PEOPLE in Maythat she’s definitely felt “overwhelmed” with “so many” eyes on her, but said she’s learned to welcome the opportunity to be a role model.“It’s a blessing, honestly. I’ve kind of embraced it. People are watching me. It’s a fast life I’m living. I think I have to mature quickly.“Reese continued, “I’m going to learn from mistakes that I make, but I have a lot of great people around me that help me and I’m blessed to have them around me. I’m happy.”
Angel Reesehas been enjoying her NIL earnings this summer.
The LSU Basketball star, 21, toldOvertimeshe’s been “doing a lot of shopping lately” since becoming one of thetop-earning college athletes with an estimated $1.3 millionin endorsement deals for brands like Coach, McDonald’s and Amazon.
However, Reese revealed that she “didn’t spend” the first NIL check she received because “it wasn’t much.”
Since her NIL deals and checks have grown, Reese said she’s picked up “a couple designer bags” and a new ride. “Luckily, I just did a deal [with Benz] — I just got a Benz,” she revealed, referring to the black Mercedes-Benz she bought on her 21st birthday in May.
About one week after her luxe investment,Reese told PEOPLE that the car was"her first big purchase” on the set of her Starry commercial in Los Angeles. She also said “shopping and sleeping,” were two of her favorite ways to relax amid her stacked schedule.
The NCAA champion told Overtime that she hopes her success can be “an example for a lot of young girls that look like” her.
Reese explained, “It’s cool because, one, you really don’t see black women doing a lot of deals, especially with a lot of these brands — so, just to see me being an example for a lot of young girls that look like me, and just giving them a point just to know that they can do it.”
Justin Tafoya/NCAA Photos via Getty
Inspiring her young fans has always been a priority for the LSU Tigers star.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
With her rise to national stardom being quick,Reese told PEOPLE in Maythat she’s definitely felt “overwhelmed” with “so many” eyes on her, but said she’s learned to welcome the opportunity to be a role model.
“It’s a blessing, honestly. I’ve kind of embraced it. People are watching me. It’s a fast life I’m living. I think I have to mature quickly.”
Reese continued, “I’m going to learn from mistakes that I make, but I have a lot of great people around me that help me and I’m blessed to have them around me. I’m happy.”
source: people.com
