Angel Reese is proud to be part of the stellar rookie class that is uplifting the WNBA. She is just somewhat disappointed that people don’t pay attention to all the members of that first-year group.
The Chicago Sky rookie said the perception that it’s only Indiana‘s Caitlin Clark that’s raising the profile of the league is misleading.
“It’s not just one person, I think people don’t realize that (because) the narrative out there is that just one person changing the game,” Reese said Thursday. “It’s a lot of us, me, Kamilla (Cardoso), there’s Cameron (Brink), Rickea (Jackson). There’s so many great players, and it’s been long overdue and just being able to see that our impact has been able to change the game.
“I love it for us all, and we’re just going to continue to keep going.”
The league’s had tremendous growth in attendance, TV ratings and merchandise sold already.
Reese is off to a good start to her professional career on the court, averaging 11.5 points and 8.5 rebounds in four games with the Sky (2-2). She’s also found time to participate in various endeavors off the court, including attending the Met Gala and a Megan Thee Stallion concert. She brought her Sky teammates on stage during that concert.
“She has a tremendous ‘why’ behind what she does and she brings along…
