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Once upon a time, women’s basketball was one of the most overlooked sports.
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The WNBA’s Angel Reese, currently playing for Chicago Sky.
“McDonald’s and basketball go way back.
I hope the Angel Reese Special inspires young athletes everywhere to never give up on pursuing their dreams.”
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Fans went wild over the news.
“I’m LOVING it,” commented one person on Instagram.
“McBarbie!!!!”
added another, referencing Angel’s nickname, Bayou Barbie.
Others volunteered possible names for the meal.
“I always want my partnerships to feel authentic to who I am.
Plus, being a McDonald’s All-American alum, it just felt like it was meant to be.
When McDonald’s approached me about this partnership, it was an easy yes.
They see me for who I am strong, confident and unapologetically myself,” she said.
The process of designing the meal was “so much fun!”
