Family Business: Angel Reese Shows Up for Little Brother Julian at Raptors 905 Game

For all the headlines, hashtags, and heated debates that seem to follow her wherever she goes, Angel Reese made one thing unmistakably clear Tuesday night in Mississauga: family still comes first.

The WNBA star was spotted sitting courtside as the Raptors 905 took the floor, quietly cheering on her younger brother Julian Reese, who is continuing his grind in the NBA G League. No cameras sought. No spotlight demanded. Just a big sister showing up.

Fresh off a whirlwind year that saw her become one of the most recognizable — and polarizing — faces in women’s basketball, Angel Reese blended into the crowd as much as someone of her profile possibly could. Dressed casually and locked into the action, she reacted to plays, leaned forward during key possessions, and made it clear her focus wasn’t on herself, but on the player wearing her last name.

Julian Reese’s path has been anything but easy. The G League is a proving ground where nothing is guaranteed and every minute on the court has to be earned. Roster spots are fragile. Opportunities fleeting. It’s a place built on resilience — and Angel knows that world well.

That’s what made her presence feel heavier than just a sibling visit.

Those close to the family say Angel has always been fiercely protective of her younger brother, offering advice when asked but mostly choosing to support without overshadowing his journey. In Mississauga, that balance was on full display. She wasn’t there as “Chi Barbie.” She was there as big sis.

Fans who noticed her courtside appearance were quick to react online, praising the moment as a reminder of who Reese is away from the noise. “No matter how big the fame gets, she shows up,” one post read. Another simply said, “Family over everything.”

The timing of the appearance also stood out. With Reese choosing a quieter offseason and stepping away from certain high-profile commitments, moments like this underline how she’s using her time — not to retreat, but to reconnect. To recalibrate. To be present where it matters most.

For Julian, the support is more than symbolic. Having a sister who understands the pressure, criticism, and expectations of professional basketball — and who has survived them in public — is an advantage you can’t coach.

In a sports world obsessed with branding and narratives, the image of Angel Reese sitting courtside in Mississauga offered something simpler, and arguably stronger: loyalty, blood, and belief.

No speeches. No statements.

Just family business.