The headline refers to an incident involving NBA player Lonzo Ball and WNBA star Angel Reese that caught public attention. After Reese was ejected from a game during her rookie season with the Chicago Sky, Ball offered to pay her fine, which he assumed to be significant. Reese later revealed on her podcast, Unapologetically Angel, that the fine was only $200, but Ball had sent her $2,000 instead—an amount far exceeding the actual penalty.
Fans and media reacted humorously and positively to Ball’s generous, albeit overestimated, gesture, with social media users praising his kindness and joking about his “lunch money” approach given his NBA salary. Reese expressed gratitude for the support and shared the lighthearted story during the podcast, further highlighting the camaraderie and goodwill between professional athletes across leagues.
This anecdote underscores the positive relationships within the sports community and adds to the growing visibility and popularity of Reese, who had an outstanding rookie season, breaking records and drawing fans to the WNBA.
