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WNBA Star Angel Reese Shines Bright, Defies Criticism

Summary

  • Angel Reese emerging as one of the most dominant post players in the WNBA
  • Reese facing online vitriol, but Chiney Ogwumike calls for support as she grows
  • Reese's stats have improved dramatically, from 10 points per game in May to 18 this month
WNBA Star Angel Reese Shines Bright, Defies Criticism

Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese is making waves in the WNBA as she prepares for her second All-Star game. However, the 23-year-old has also become a lightning rod for online criticism, some of it due to her unapologetic nature and some of it rooted in racism.

ESPN basketball personality Chiney Ogwumike, a two-time All-Star herself, is calling for people to give Reese a break and support her as she continues to grow. Ogwumike notes that Reese's performance has been steadily improving, with her scoring average jumping from 10 points per game in May to 14 in June and 18 this month. Reese also recently became the fastest player in WNBA history to record 40 career double-doubles, accomplishing the feat in just 54 games.

Off the court, Reese is finding success as well, being named the cover athlete for the WNBA edition of NBA 2K26, having the most social media followers of any WNBA player, and launching her own foundation to support young girls in underrepresented communities. Ogwumike calls Reese a "superstar" for her achievements both on and off the court, and urges fans to have her back as she continues to blossom.

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Angel Reese's scoring average has improved dramatically, from 10 points per game in May to 14 points per game in June and 18 points per game this month.
Angel Reese became the fastest player in WNBA history to record 40 career double-doubles, accomplishing the feat in only 54 games.
Angel Reese has been named the cover athlete for the WNBA edition of NBA 2K26, has the most social media followers of any WNBA player, and has started her own foundation to support young girls in underrepresented communities.

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