There will never be another Dennis Rodman, just like there will probably never be another Angel Reese.
Both players resonate with fans because of how authentically true to themselves they are, but if we are doing the dreaded NBA-to-WNBA comparison, then Reese has shown shades of Rodman in her rookie season with the Sky.
It’s still far, far too early to suggest that she could have the same Hall of Fame career, but she is helping the Sky in similar ways to how Rodman helped those old Bulls teams. Here’s why that comparison is building steam.
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Angel Reese vs. Dennis Rodman stats
| Angel Reese | Stat (per game) | Dennis Rodman |
|---|---|---|
| 12.4 | Points | 7.3 |
| 10.8 | Rebounds | 13.1 |
| 2.1 | Assists | 1.8 |
| 1.9 | Steals | 0.7 |
| 38.6% | Field goal % | 52.1% |
| 0.0% | 3-point % | 23.1% |
| 75.3% | Free throw % | 58.4% |
Angel Reese is a Dennis Rodman-level offensive rebounder
The most obvious similarity between Reese and Rodman is how dominant they are on the glass.
Rodman led the league in rebounding for seven consecutive seasons in the ’90s, averaging 16.7 per game during that span. He was one of the best offensive rebounders of all time, averaging 4.8 for his career.
To Rodman, rebounding was an art form. He would study the direction of misses, accurately predicting where the ball…
