As outspoken as any player in the league, Reese threatened a lockout months ago when advocating for higher player salaries on social media, and nearly two weeks ago she made it clear the players are willing to keep fighting for a bigger piece of the revenue pie.

While there is no official partnership between Mattel and Chicago star Angel Reese, the 23-year-old’s connection to Barbie is well-known. After all, Reese earned her nickname as

After a blockbuster matchup on Sunday that did not feature either team's headliner, the Chicago Sky hit the road to face the Washington Mystics Tuesday night in a game where both sides might need to rely on rookies to help stop their slides.