​’Best Rebounder on the Roster,’ ‘My Girl Is Now a Pels Fan’ — Angel Reese, Basketball World React As Dream Star’s Brother Signs With PelicansAngel Reese’s younger brother, Julian Reese, has found a new home after signing a two-way deal with the New Orleans Pelicans.The move gives the 23-year-old another chance to prove himself in the NBA, while Pelicans fans are already excited about what he can bring to the table.Basketball Fans Excited As Angel Reese’s Brother Joins PelicansReese went undrafted out of Maryland in 2025, but he did not give up on his NBA dream. He first played in the NBA G League before signing a two-way deal with the Washington Wizards in February 2026.That led to his NBA debut on March 2. Reese played 13 games for Washington, starting 10, and got a bigger role late in the season. He averaged 11.8 points, 10.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 1.4 steals in 30.9 minutes per game while shooting 52.9% from the field.MORE:‘Puts Most Gangsters To Shame’ — ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith Continues Tirade Against Kawhi Leonard After Clippers’ Cap ScandalHis rebounding was the biggest reason he stood out. Reese is a 6-foot-9 forward who plays hard around the basket. At Maryland, he finished with 1,015 career rebounds, second-most in program history.Now, Pelicans fans believe that strength could help New Orleans.One fan went straight to the point, suggesting Reese could instantly make an impact in that area:“Immediately the best rebounder on the roster.”Another fan wrote, “Board man will get paid.”One fan admitted they were surprised Washington let Reese go:“He did so good on the Washington Wizards they are crazy not to keep JuJu!”Several Pelicans fans were also excited to have Angel Reese in their corner now.“My girl is now a Pels fan,” one fan exclaimed.Another fan said, “Whatever gets Angel to come to Pels games, Im down for.”Angel also reacted to the news with a heart emoji.The connection to Angel makes the move even more interesting. The Atlanta Dream star just wrapped up a huge third regular season. She averaged 16.4 points, 12.1 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 1.8 steals a night, while setting a WNBA record for total rebounds (521). She also finished the season with 32 double-doubles, another league record.MORE:‘Not on the Philly Train’ — NBA Champion Doubts 76ers’ Title Hopes Despite LeBron James, Jaylen Brown MovesThe “Bayou Barbie” captured her third straight rebounding title, continuing to build one of the strongest rebounding résumés in WNBA history. Her standout defense has also garnered her Defensive Player of the Year consideration.Julian and Angel clearly have something in common. Both have built their games around toughness, defense, and, most of all, winning possessions on the glass.Now Julian gets another NBA chance in New Orleans, while Angel gets ready for the WNBA playoffs against the Washington Mystics after the best season of her young career.This article originally appeared on Pro Fo