It’s not her rebounding. It’s not her scoring. It’s something bigger.

WNBA icon Lisa Leslie has just made headlines with her latest comments about Angel Reese, and this time, it’s not about basketball. During a recent interview, the Hall of Famer turned heads when she praised Reese — not for her game, but for what she called “a rare kind of presence you can’t coach or copy.”

Leslie didn’t mince words.

“Angel doesn’t just play,” she said. “She owns the room — on the court, off the court, in front of cameras, anywhere. That’s something you’re either born with or you’re not.”

The statement immediately set social media on fire, with fans calling it “the most accurate take ever” and others dissecting what Leslie meant by “owning the room.”

In the same segment, Leslie elaborated:

“There’s a confidence to Angel that’s not performative. It’s natural. She knows who she is, and she doesn’t shrink herself for anyone. That’s what makes people want to work with her, watch her, and follow her. She’s built for more than basketball.”

Analysts were quick to point out how rare such praise is coming from Lisa Leslie — a legend known for her composure and selectivity with public compliments.

One sports commentator noted:

“Lisa doesn’t hand out words like that lightly. If she’s saying Angel has ‘something unique,’ it means she sees the next era coming — and Angel Reese is leading it.”

Indeed, “The Bayou Barbie” has been dominating not just on the hardwood, but across fashion campaigns, social media partnerships, and entertainment appearances. From walking red carpets to launching her own brand collaborations, Reese has managed to turn every spotlight into a power move — all while staying unapologetically herself.

Fans online echoed Leslie’s sentiment, saying Angel’s success off the court stems from the same fire she brings to the game: boldness, humor, and absolute self-assurance.

“She’s not trying to fit into the mold,” one fan posted. “She’s breaking it — and looking good while doing it.”

Others believe Leslie’s words mark a symbolic “passing of the torch” moment — one legend recognizing another woman who’s rewriting what it means to be a basketball star in the social-media era.

As one insider put it:

“Lisa was the face of women’s basketball for a generation. She sees in Angel someone who’s taking that legacy and evolving it — from athlete to icon.”

And maybe that’s exactly what Leslie meant when she said there’s one thing only Angel Reese has:

not just charisma —

but command.

Because in 2025, Angel Reese isn’t just part of the WNBA conversation.

She is the conversation.