​Photo by Heather Diehl/Getty ImagesTwo days following the Atlanta Dream’s loss in Game 7 of the WNBA Finals, Angel Reese has dropped a message to express gratitude to her mother.The 24-year-old was seen walking off the court with her mother by her side following the Dream’s loss at Ballhalla.It was her first-ever trip to the WNBA Finals, and despite all the criticism Reese received, she put in a great effort, averaging 14.7 points and 12.9 rebounds. She set a record for the most rebounds ever grabbed in the WNBA Finals with her exploits against the Valkyries.Reese was visibly emotional after losing Game 7 and made a huge statement about returning to the WNBA Finals soon.She continued sending out messages to the fans and her teammates, with a special post also for her mother.“Mom, I’m so grateful I got to experience this moment with you. Every high, every low, every emotion, you’ve been right here. I love you more than words could ever explain,” wrote Reese in the caption of a picture that shows her walking off the court with her mother as the celebrations had started in Ballhalla.Her mother, Angel Webber Reese, is a former professional basketball player who also played overseas. She was the one who motivated the Dream player to play the sport, and look how that has worked out for the ‘Bayou Barbie.’“I used to go to my mom’s games when I was younger,” she told Just Women’s Sports. “She used to play in a little league, and I used to always go watch her games on Sundays. That was something that was always inspiring to me.”She also posted a message for the fans who supported her throughout the season with a picture of her smiling in the first slide. That was followed by a picture of the 2026 Dream roster.Reese has definitely proven herself to be an elite player this season. If she can further elevate her game, the Dream can once again make a push for the WNBA title, as they have enough resources to win a championship.Read more:‘Absolute disaster’ – Dave Portnoy explains why Angel Reese is to blame for Dream’s WNBA Finals lossWhy Angel Reese is still ‘numb,’ but ‘proud’ after Atlanta Dream’s 2026 WNBA Finals defeat‘Not Buffalo Bills…’ – Analyst makes bold Angel Reese and Dream prediction for 2027 WNBA Finals