They say power isn’t always a straight line—sometimes, it takes a few sharp turns. After dominating the NCAA with LSU and claiming the 2023 championship, Angel Reese stormed into the WNBA as the seventh pick in 2024, carrying a legacy that made everyone sit up. Chi Barbie was here, ready to set the league on fire. But the 2024 season? It wasn’t the fairy tale we all expected. The Chicago Sky stumbled to a heartbreaking 13-27 finish, landing in 10th place, and it was clear—this wasn’t the plan.
Ahead of her showdown with the Brazilian National Team on Saturday, the 22-year-old All-Rookie revealed a hard-earned lesson from her rookie year—one that shaped her journey in ways she never saw coming. “I’m washing my hands with last year. Rookie year was rookie year. I was forced into a leadership role. I was forced to mature early, I think it was humbling,“ Angel Reese expressed. She further added, “I think it was something that I’m super grateful for because experiencing what I experienced my rookie year made me who I am right now.”
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Instead of enjoying her first year, Reese quickly became the backbone of the Sky. Moreover, entering her second she believes that she knows what to expect. Is it from herself or her team? Therefore, she also noted, “I know things to do on and off the court; I know how to treat my body. I know how to just be a pro.”
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