"That girl loves me to death" - Angel Reese's ex-teammate makes feelings known on forming bond with DiJonai Carrington on Sun

Angel Reese's former Chicago Sky teammate, Marina Mabrey, was happy to share that she is forming a great bond with now-Connecticut Sun ally DiJonai Carrington.

The seven-year WNBA veteran out of Notre Dame opened up about their relationship during a behind-the-scenes shoot for Unrivaled, beginning this week.

Mabrey shared that the two started warming up to one another and are building on their friendship both on and off the court.

"She loves me, she's all talk. That girl loves me to death. We're building a friendship for sure. She brought some seasonings in a Louis bag and has to like me a little."

Check out what she had to say below:

Marina Mabrey was traded from the Sky to the Sun midway through last season. With Connecticut, she averaged 14.9 points, 3.5 rebounds, 3.4 assists and a steal in 16 games. She was a key piece for the team in the playoffs, averaging 15.9 points in seven games and helping them reach the semifinals.

Carrington, for her part, averaged 12.7 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.6 steals in 30 minutes, all career-highs, to win the WNBA Most Improved Player award and be named to the WNBA All-Defensive First Team.

In Unrivaled, Marina Mabrey and Carrington are on opposing teams, with the former rostered with Phantom Basketball Club and the latter playing for Mist Basketball Club.

The newly formed league will tip off on Jan. 17 in Miami, Florida, and run until March 17. It is designed to give women's professional players a viable alternative to showcase their abilities while earning good money during the WNBA offseason.

Marina Mabrey and DiJonai Carrington have a history of trash-talking one another

Marina Mabrey and DiJonai Carrington were initially fierce rivals who did not shy away from thrash-talking.

One instance came in a WNBA playoff game between the Connecticut Sun and Dallas Wings three years ago when Mabrey, then playing for the Wings, had a pushing match with Carrington and a spirited back-and-forth. Among those who witnessed it in the front row was NBA superstar Ja Morant of the Memphis Grizzlies.

Now with the Sun, the two have seemingly turned a new page. They are valuable pieces, alongside All-Stars DeWanna Bonner and Alyssa Thomas, in making the Sun a force.