June 19th 2024.
During her time at Louisiana State University, Angel Reese made it clear that she was a force to be reckoned with, and she's proving the same as a newly drafted member of the Chicago Sky. As a rookie, she has already played in 13 games and continues to be a hot topic in the WNBA. In fact, she's the only athlete from her draft class who is consistently averaging a double-double.
It's no easy feat to achieve a double-double in the WNBA, where the competition is fierce and the physicality is unmatched. But Reese makes it look effortless, as she's recorded six double-doubles in a row with the Chicago Sky. Along with her impressive points and rebounds per game averages, she also contributes 2.1 assists and 1.8 steals.
Reese has become a double-double machine, as seen in her recent game against the Indiana Fever where she scored 11 points and grabbed 13 rebounds. This marks her sixth consecutive double-double, tying her with WNBA legends Cindy Brown and Tina Charles for the most consecutive double-doubles by a rookie in league history. It's safe to say that Reese has truly made her mark in the WNBA.
When she declared for the 2024 draft, Reese expressed her desire to start from the bottom and work her way up. And that's exactly what she's doing. Despite being in a rookie class filled with big names like her teammate Kamila Cardoso, Cameron Brink of the Los Angeles Sparks, Jacy Sheldon of the Dallas Wings, and Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever, Reese stands out as the only one averaging a double-double.
In an interview, Reese explained her decision to enter the WNBA instead of staying at LSU for another season. “I wanted more for myself. I wanted to start over,” she said. “I feel like I had been on a high since winning the national championship and I wanted to hit rock bottom. I wanted to be a rookie again, to learn from the veterans and grow as a player.”
Despite her team's current record of 4-9, Reese is not backing down. She shows up to every game with determination and grit, and her consistent double-doubles are a testament to her hard work and dedication. And while some may see the Sky's record as a downfall, Reese sees it as an opportunity to learn and improve her game.
Before the WNBA rivalry, Candace Parker gave Angel Reese her flowers, recognizing her potential and talent. And now, as a rising star in the league, Reese is proving that she deserves all the recognition and praise. With her impressive stats and unwavering determination, it's safe to say that Angel Reese is a force to be reckoned with in the WNBA.
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