<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/angel-reese">Angel Reese</a> is an unapologetic player and a celebrity figure. The Chicago Sky star isn’t a stranger to being the topic of conversation, but this time she did it for a curious reason: her NFL fandom.



The forward, who received a sole vote for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/wnba">WNBA</a> Rookie of the Year—thus denying Caitlin Clark a sweep—was supporting the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field before they took on the Carolina Panthers on Sunday (Oct. 6).



Nothing strange, except that last week she appeared in Baltimore to support the Ravens in their Sunday night matchup against the Buffalo Bills, which they won 35-10. Of course, fans took notice of her “switching” teams, and that became a topic of conversation on X (formerly Twitter).



However, Reese was quick to silence the haters when replying to a Bleacher Report tweet about her NFL “tour.” The star wasn’t having it and gave a quick but sharp response: “I’m from Baltimore but I live in Chicago; this ain’t no tour, sorry!”



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She also joked about being a lucky charm for both teams, as apparently, wherever she goes, the home team wins. Chicago defeated Carolina by a score of 36-10. “Every game I’ve been to has been a blowout. I’m just sayingggg,” she added.


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<h2>Reese received one first-place vote for Rookie of the Year</h2>



Clark received 66 out of 67 votes from a national panel of sportswriters and broadcasters, making her the third player in the Indiana Fever’s history to win WNBA Rookie of the Year honors, following Aliyah Boston (2023) and Tamika Catchings (2002).


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The only first-place vote went to Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese. The former LSU standout has an impressive track record, averaging 13.6 points and 13.1 rebounds before a wrist injury ended her season prematurely.

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NBA legend Dwyane Wade defended Chicago Sky rookie <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/angel-reese">Angel Reese</a> from the criticism regarding her scoring skills while appearing on the fifth episode of her podcast “Unapologetically Angel,” which was released on Thursday, Oct. 3rd.



“You’re someone who gets your work done early.” Wade said about the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/wnba">WNBA</a> star rebounding abilities. “They don’t even have time to figure out what you’re doing and why you’re getting so many rebounds. When I came to Chicago I just sat there watching. I was like, ‘oh that’s why she is so dominant at this.’“



“When a player comes in from college or anywhere you want them to at least have a strength in something,” he continued. “Yours happens to be so strong, it allows people to start commenting on things you can’t do… That’s the world that we all live in. They’re gonna talk about what they can’t do,” said the 13-time <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba">NBA</a> All-Star.



The Chicago Sky forward finished her rookie season leading the league in average rebounds. She ended the season averaging 13.1 rebounds per game, with the second-place player securing 11.9 rebounds per game, A’ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces.



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However, Reese averaged 13.1 points per game, which ranked at No. 2 in the rookie class, behind <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/caitlin-clark">Caitlin Clark</a>’s average of 19.2 points per game. Reese also finished her season early due to a wrist injury, for which she required surgery.



<h2>Clark won 2024 Rookie of The Year, Reese earned a vote</h2>



On Oct. 3rd, the WNBA finally confirmed that Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark was awarded with the 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year Award. However, the star didn’t win unanimously, as Angel Reese got a vote.


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Ahead of the final stretch of the season, both Clark and Reese were favorites for the award. However, with Reese ending her season early and the Chicago Sky failing to reach the playoffs, she lost her edge to clinch the title.



However, the forward also said in the episode that she will work on her shooting and will attempt to be a threat from the three-point line. Meanwhile, she still has to finish her recovery ahead of the next season.

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While the WNBA season is still ongoing, many are already looking ahead to what’s next. One such star is Chicago Sky rookie <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/angel-reese">Angel Reese</a>, who has been a standout this year. She made it clear that next season will be different, expressing serious intentions to take her team far in the playoffs.



The standout rookie from Chicago had to end her season earlier than expected due to a serious wrist injury that required surgery. For this reason, she emphasized that both she and her teammates have much more to give in the upcoming season.



In a recent interview with Sheryl Swoopes on the “Unapologetically Angel” podcast, Reese discussed what she and her teammate Kamilla Cardoso can bring to the team on the court: “We’re two different positions, and I think people don’t realize down the road we’re going to be really really good together,



“We’re just warming up. I know how to get the ball to Kamilla better than anyone else. I just know where she likes it. Just being able to build her confidence and being able to continue that, hopefully we can stay together for a really long time. But I know moving forward and going into the next season, it’s going to be crazy.”



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Both Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso were rivals during their college days, but fate brought them together in the WNBA as teammates on the Chicago Sky. While <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/caitlin-clark">Caitlin Clark</a> has garnered much of the spotlight since her emergence in the league, the reality is that both Reese and Cardoso have plenty to contribute as well.


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<h2>Angel Reese and her fight against racism</h2>



Just a few days ago, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/sports/angel-reeses-strong-message-after-connecticut-sun-players-denounce-racism-from-fever-fans">reports surfaced of Connecticut Sun players receiving racist insults, particularly from individuals associated with the Indiana Fever</a>. In response to this situation, Chicago Sky star Angel Reese took to her social media to express her outrage and solidarity with the affected players, highlighting the need for change and accountability in the sport.



“Anything beyond criticism about playing the game we love is wrong. I’m sorry to all the players that have/continue to experience the same things I have…. This is why I started my podcast. To take my voice back and create the narrative of who I really am. At the end of the day, I don’t want an apology nor do I think this will ever stop but something has to change…”



<h2>The WNBA Semifinals: A showdown for championship glory</h2>



The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/wnba">WNBA</a> is slowly nearing its conclusion, and we are on the brink of starting the semifinals in this thrilling tournament. On one side, the New York Liberty will face off against the Las Vegas Aces, while in the other matchup, the Connecticut Sun will take on none other than the Minnesota Lynx.

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Chicago Sky’s rookie Angel Reese, whose ‘rivalry’ with Caitlin Clark has been hyped by the media, had a strong response on social media after the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/wnba">WNBA</a> posted a statement condemning the racist abuse endured by players. The statement came after the Connecticut Sun players exposed the vitriol they were subjected to during the series they won against the Indiana Fever.



Reposting a video from ESPN in which analyst Andraya Carter said that it was “heartbreaking” that players were suffering online abuse, Reese slammed the media as they “allowed” the abuse to spread.



“For the past 2 years, the media has benefited from my pain and me being villainized to create a narrative. They allowed this. This was beneficial to them,” <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/angel-reese">Reese</a> wrote on X. “I sometimes share my experiences of things that have happened to me but I’ve also allowed this to happen to me for way too long and now other players in this league are dealing with and experiencing the same things. This isn’t ok at all.”



She continued, “Anything beyond criticism about playing the game we love is wrong. I’m sorry to all the players that have/continue to experience the same things I have…. This is why I started my podcast. To take my voice back and create the narrative of who I really am. At the end of the day, I don’t want an apology nor do I think this will ever stop but something has to change…”



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As Caitlin Clark has become one of the most high-profile sports stars in the United States in the past year, the amount of racist, misogynistic and homophobic comments from people online with the idea of “defending” her have also increased. While the Fever guard has been clear that she doesn’t want anyone to push “any agendas” on her name, players aren’t satisfied with how the<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/sports/wnba-stars-upset-by-commissioners-remarks-on-caitlin-clark-and-angel-reese"> league has handled the problem.</a>



<h2>Thomas said she has never experienced anything like this</h2>



After Indiana Fever’s elimination in the WNBA playoffs, the Connecticut Sun players, such as Alyssa Thomas said that she has never experienced that level of abuse in her 11-year career in the league. “It’s unacceptable, honestly,” Thomas said.



“There’s no place for it. We’ve been professional throughout the whole entire thing, but I’ve never been called the things that I’ve been called on social media,” she continued. “Something needs to be done, whether it’s them checking their fans or this league checking, there’s no time for it any more.”





Meanwhile, Indiana Fever coach Christie Sides also condemned the abuse. “It’s a lot of hurtful, hateful speech out there that’s happening, and it’s unacceptable. When it gets personal to me, there’s no reason for it,” she said.



<h2>WNBA released a statement</h2>



The WNBA released a statement after the comments from Sides and Thomas.



“The WNBA is a competitive league with some of the most elite athletes in the world,” it said. “While we welcome a growing fanbase, the WNBA will not tolerate racist, derogatory, or threatening comments made about players, teams and anyone affiliated with the league. League security is actively monitoring threat-related activity and will work directly with teams and arenas to take appropriate measures, to include involving law enforcement as necessary.”

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/angel-reese">Angel Reese</a>, sidelined by a season-ending injury, was in street clothes for the Chicago Sky’s blowout loss to the Washington Mystics on Wednesday night. During the second quarter, with the game already slipping away, cameras caught Reese casually sipping a sports drink through a straw on the bench.



The Sky rookie, who was the No. 7 pick in the 2024 WNBA draft, later spotted the clip online. Embracing the moment, Reese shared the video and playfully referenced the <a href="https://spoiler.bolavip.com/en/influencers/move-out-brat-summer-welcome-demure-fall-explaining-the-latest-tiktok-trend">popular demure TikTok trend.</a>



“This girl and her gatorade with a straw,” wrote a user with a crying emoji. To which, Reese responded: “very demure. very classy. very mindful. I’M A LADY,” also with a crying emoji, referring to the trend ignited by Jools Lebron (@joolieannie), a popular TikTok influencer.



Reese’s response came after she successfully underwent surgery for her broken wrist, and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/sports/wnba-chicago-skys-angel-reese-gives-a-timeline-for-her-recovery-from-wrist-injury">she is expected to be in rehab for at least six weeks</a> while she recovers. The Sky star recently commented on her injury, stating that she needed to get surgery or she “literally could not have played anymore because this is a very difficult place to heal.”



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Despite ending her season early, Reese had an impressive debut in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/wnba">WNBA. </a>She averaged 13.6 points and 13.1 rebounds across 34 games, setting notable records like 15 consecutive double-doubles and 446 total rebounds in a single season. However, with her injury cutting the year short, A’ja Wilson now has a chance to break that record in the coming week.



<h2>Reese also responded to fake injury claims</h2>



In a TikTok video posted on Monday (Sep. 9th), Reese addressed rumors of a “fake injury” and pregnancy, making her stance clear: “I’m not pregnant. That was never a thing,” she said. To further clarify, she added, “I don’t have a man to have kids, I don’t have a ring to have kids, I am 22 with no kids. And I’m not coming home to no kids.”


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Reese explained that the Sky had given her the option to play through her injury, but she chose to prioritize her long-term health. “I want a long career in the league,” she noted. During her recovery, Reese plans to focus on “lifting, running, conditioning, shooting with my off hand, dribbling, doing stuff with my off hand, working on my nutrition, modeling still, podcasting still, being a baddie still.”

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/wnba">WNBA</a> players have expressed disappointment with league commissioner Cathy Engelbert following her recent remarks on social media attacks targeting players, in which she dogged the question by highlighting the benefits of the ‘rivalry’ between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese.



During an appearance on CNBC’s “Power Lunch,” Engelbert was asked about how the league handles the “darker” side of social media, including racism and harassment. However, she didn’t answer the question directly, but she shifted the focus to the benefits of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/caitlin-clark">Clark</a>-Reese rivalry. “It is a little of that Bird-Magic moment, if you recall from 1979, when those two rookies came in from a big college rivalry, one white, one black. So we have that moment with these two,” she said.



Connecticut Sun guard DiJonai Carrington didn’t mince words following Engelbert’s comments. “There was a silver platter to just address it,” Carrington said after her team’s win over the Los Angeles Sparks on Tuesday. “You can’t control what people are going to say or do on social media, but you can use your platform to say, ‘This is not behavior we endorse as a league.&apos;”



Carrington added that with a league predominantly composed of Black athletes, it was “eye-opening” that Engelbert sidestepped the chance to address the racist attacks that players have faced throughout the season.



Las Vegas Aces star Chelsea Gray echoed those sentiments, telling ESPN, “I think it’s doing a disservice to the majority of this league by not acknowledging that racism is a real issue. To just push it under the carpet and say that it’s part of a rivalry is not OK.”



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Liberty star Breanna Stewart also weighed in, describing Engelbert’s response as “disappointing” and expressing a desire for the commissioner to use her platform to firmly declare that “enough is enough” when it comes to harmful rhetoric.



<h2>Clark also responded to Engelbert’s comments</h2>



Meanwhile, according to the New York Post, Clark also responded to Engelbert comments saying that it was a missed opportunity to have a firm stance against this issue. “I think there was an opportunity for her to really be able to take hold of what’s been going on and let people know that regardless of the amount of dollars that are coming in, regardless of whatever, racism and misogyny and homophobia, they have no place in our league, and they have no place regardless of how popular our sport is,” she said.


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“It’s taken a darker turn in terms of the types of comments and the vitriol that’s coming through to the players, and it’s not OK. I wish [Engelbert] would have just said that — ‘It’s not OK.’”



<h2>The WNBAPA released a statement</h2>



The criticism didn’t stop there. The WNBA Players Association (WNBPA) released a statement through its executive director Terri Jackson, denouncing racism, misogyny, homophobia, and transphobia.



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Hours after the backlash, Engelbert posted a statement on social media, reaffirming the league’s stance against racism. “During a recent media interview, I was asked about the dark side of social media and online conversation about WNBA rivalries and race. To be clear, there is absolutely no place for hate or racism of any kind in the WNBA or anywhere else,” Engelbert wrote on Tuesday.

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WNBA Chicago Sky rookie <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/angel-reese">Angel Reese</a> opened up about her season-ending wrist injury, and gave it a timeline for her recovery. In a TikTok video, published on Sep. 8th, the player revealed that she is set to undergo surgery on Tuesday (Sep. 10th), and that her recovery would take around six weeks.



Reese explained that she sustained the injury when she fell on her hand during Sky’s 92-78 win over the Los Angeles Sparks on Friday. “I fell on my hand when I got the and-one, when I fell back, fell on my hand. And it is a small crack in my bone,” she said.



According to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/wnba">WNBA </a>forward, doctors told her that if she didn’t have surgery she could face several problems, such as “literally have arthritis at 22 years old” or risking a more severe fracture.



“The bone could literally crack and completely shatter. Right now, it’s like a hairline (…) But they’re going to put like a small little screw in it. And I wasn’t going for it to get any bigger. And, in the long term, I literally could not have played anymore because this is a very difficult place to heal,” she said.



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According to the timeline for her recovery process, Reese will be in a hard cast for four weeks, a soft cast for two weeks and then enter rehab. She also explained that she will keep training during her recovery, mostly running and conditioning.



<h2>Reese is still one of the main contenders for Rookie of the year</h2>



Angel Reese, the No. 7 pick in the 2024 WNBA draft, has made a strong debut season. Averaging 13.6 points and 13.1 rebounds through 34 games, the former LSU star has set impressive records, including most consecutive double-doubles (15) and the highest total rebounds (446) in a single season.


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Reese also earned her first All-Star nod, joining fellow rookie <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/caitlin-clark">Caitlin Clark</a>, and both of them are the strongest contenders for Rookie of the Year. With the Sky sitting at 13-22 in eighth place, they still have a shot at making the playoffs with five games remaining in the regular season.

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NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal has only nice things to say about WNBA‘s Indiana Fever’s star <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/caitlin-clark">Caitlin Clark</a>, who many see as the top rival of Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese. While Reese and O’Neal have a strong bond, she even calls him her “uncle,” that doesn’t mean that the Hall of Famer can’t praise Clark, whom he called the “real deal.”



According to USA Today, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/shaquille-oneal">O’Neal</a> was impressed by Clark’s performance when Indiana defeated Chicago on August 30 for the final matchup of the 2024 season. The Fever dominated the game, winning 100-81, led by a career-high 31 points and 12 assists from Clark. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/angel-reese">Reese</a> finished with 10 points and 11 rebounds.



“When I see stuff on TV, I’m like, OK, I’d like to see it in person. Well, I saw it in person,” O’Neal said about Clark. “She can play … from a basketball standpoint, she makes all the right plays, gets everybody involved, and she has that <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry">Steph Curry </a>(shooting) range,” he said per the outlet.



On the other hand, O’Neal believes that the rivalry between Reese and Clark is going to be “good for the game” as they will be “forever” linked, which will be keep the interest in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/wnba">WNBA</a>.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20240910_BUS_232365_angel-reese-3-1024x576_de0af3b6.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="angel reese" class="wp-image-232438" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/angel-reese-3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/angel-reese-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/angel-reese-3-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/angel-reese-3-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/angel-reese-3.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Angel Reese (Michael Hickey/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>



“You can make little games of it. In college, Angel’s up one (because of winning a national championship). Now you can say, OK, Caitlin’s in the playoffs, is Angel going to make the playoffs? Little games that you can play that keep their names going. I’m happy for both of them, I’m happy for women’s sports,” he explained.



<h2>WNBA’s rookie of the year battle is a close one</h2>



The 2024 Rookie of the Year race is expected to narrow down to Reese and Clark. With Clark’s Fever clinching a playoff berth and winning three out of four games against the Sky, many anticipate Clark will take the award.


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Reese’s chances took a hit when she recently revealed she would miss the remainder of the season due to a wrist injury that requires surgery. Before the announcement, the No. 7 pick in the 2024 draft was leading the league with an average of 13.1 rebounds per game.

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Shaquille O’Neal’s high praise for Caitlin Clark despite close relationship with Angel Reese - Bolavip US

It hasn’t been long since the WNBA world learned about one of the season’s biggest losses. The young star of the Chicago Sky, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/angel-reese">Angel Reese</a>, will miss the remainder of the season, which is undoubtedly a significant blow not only to her team but also to the league. In response, Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark has shared a heartfelt message for her fellow athlete.



Following the shocking wrist injury sustained by Reese in the recent game between the Chicago Sky and the Los Angeles Sparks, the race for a playoff spot may become more challenging. The significant loss will be a tough obstacle for coach Teresa Weatherspoon to manage.



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/sports/wnba-news-angel-reese-is-officially-out-for-chicago-sky-with-season-ending-injury">After the news of Angel Reese’s injury and her subsequent departure for the remainder of the season</a>, it was none other than Indiana Fever star <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/caitlin-clark">Caitlin Clark</a> who addressed the situation and delivered a clear message during a press conference.



“It’s definitely sad whenever you see anyone go down with an injury, especially people that you came into this league with … she’s had a historic year, and she’s done some incredible things.”, Clark stated to the press.



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Both Reese and Clark are among the top prospects in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/wnba">WNBA</a> today, with both players competing closely for the Rookie of the Year award. Unfortunately for Reese, this injury may pave a slightly clearer path for the Fever star.


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<h2>Angel Reese’s feelings about her injury</h2>



The season for Angel Reese was meeting expectations. In fact, her team, the Chicago Sky, was in playoff contention. However, the wrist injury has caused plans to change dramatically overnight.



Given the situation and coming to terms with the unfortunate circumstances she faces, it was none other than Reese herself who, through her social media, penned a heartfelt letter expressing her emotions during this challenging time in her athletic career.



“What a year. I never would have imagined the last bucket of my rookie season would be a 3, but maybe that was God saying give them a taste of what they will be seeing more of in Year 2 lol. I’m filled with emotions right now that I have a season ending injury, but also filled with so much gratitude for what is next. Although this is God’s timing and not mine, I am finally able to give myself a physical and mental break.”



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20240908_BUS_231669_Angel-Reese-2-1024x576_88ce1eed.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Angel Reese" class="wp-image-231739" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Angel-Reese-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Angel-Reese-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Angel-Reese-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Angel-Reese-2-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Angel-Reese-2.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Angel Reese #5 of the Chicago Sky looks on during the game against the Seattle Storm at Climate Pledge Arena on July 05, 2024 in Seattle, Washington.</figcaption></figure>



<h2>The Rookie of the Year</h2>



It was known before the season began that both Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark were set to make a significant impact and leave a mark for the future. Both players possess extraordinary talent, and analysts anticipated a fierce competition to determine who would ultimately be named Rookie of the Year.



Although Reese’s performance helped the Chicago Sky establish themselves as a potential playoff contender, the unfortunate wrist injury ended her season and thwarted her personal goal of winning this trophy.



Regarding this situation, Reese stated: “Through it all, I have showed that I belong in this league even when no one else believed. All I have ever wanted was to come into the W and make an impact. I can confidently say I have done that and will strive to keep doing so.”



Thus, in an unexpected turn of events, Caitlin Clark continues on her path toward this recognition. If she maintains her current level of performance, it’s likely that no one will be able to take the award away from her.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20240908_BUS_231669_Angel-Reese-Caitlin-Clark-1024x576_74a09ceb.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Caitlin Clark Angel Reese" class="wp-image-231747" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Angel-Reese-Caitlin-Clark-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Angel-Reese-Caitlin-Clark-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Angel-Reese-Caitlin-Clark-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Angel-Reese-Caitlin-Clark-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Angel-Reese-Caitlin-Clark.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Angel Reese #5 of the Chicago Sky reacts after fouling Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever during the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on June 16, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana.</figcaption></figure>

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark delivers a powerful statement regarding Angel Reese's injury

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark delivers a powerful statement regarding Angel Reese's injury - Bolavip US

When it comes to choosing the best NBA player of recent times, many people lean towards LeBron James of the Lakers or Stephen Curry. However, for Angel Reese, one of the current stars of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/wnba">WNBA</a> and a player for the Chicago Sky, she preferred to go with another player.



In a new episode of her podcast Unapologetically Angel, the former LSU player made her stance clear and declared: “<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kevin-durant">KD</a> has been my favorite player since I was a kid and is still my favorite player. He’s from the DMV, I love his mom, she comes out and supports the game.”



Contrary to what many might have expected, with the Chicago Sky star leaning towards either The King or The Chef, Reese expressed her admiration for the Kevin Durant, with whom she was even romantically linked—something Reese herself has denied: “That was never a thing,” Reese said. “I don’t even know how that even became a thing because I sat next to somebody. My friend was sitting next to Steph [Curry]. I don’t even get that. I don’t even know where that came from.”



Angel Reese’s show is featured on NBA legend <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/shaquille-oneal">Shaquille O’Neal</a>’s ‘The Big Podcast Network,’ which is part of Playmaker HQ. This addition makes Reese the latest prominent figure to join O’Neal’s network, alongside other notable shows such as Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart’s ‘The Roommates Show’ and ‘The OGs’ with Udonis Haslem and Mike Miller.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20240907_BUS_230862_Kevin-Durant-1024x576_e62dfc92.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Kevin Durant USA" class="wp-image-230877" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Kevin-Durant-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Kevin-Durant-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Kevin-Durant-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Kevin-Durant-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Kevin-Durant.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Kevin Durant #7 of Team United States celebrates during a Men’s basketball semifinals match between Team United States and Team Serbia on day thirteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on August 08, 2024 in Paris, France.</figcaption></figure>



<h2>Angel Reese makes big confession about Chennedy Carter</h2>



After a long streak of consecutive losses in the WNBA, the Chicago Sky needed to end their negative run, and they faced none other than the Los Angeles Sparks. Thanks to a standout performance by Angel Reese and the contribution of Chennedy Carter upon her return, Chicago was able to secure a 92-78 victory over LA.


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Regarding Chennedy Carter’s significant return to the court, it was none other than the former LSU star who shared her feelings about it: “Being able to have [Chennedy’s] contagious energy in the locker room [was key]. It’s not just her on-the-court performance, but her contagious energy in the locker room.”



“She always has energy, doing crazy stuff, backflips, whatever. So just being able to have her back healthy was the most important thing. I’m just happy to have her back, and I know she’s happy,” Reese finally stated.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20240907_BUS_230862_Angel-Reese-Chennedy-Carter-1024x576_b960786a.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Angel Reese Chennedy Carter" class="wp-image-230887" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Angel-Reese-Chennedy-Carter-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Angel-Reese-Chennedy-Carter-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Angel-Reese-Chennedy-Carter-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Angel-Reese-Chennedy-Carter-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Angel-Reese-Chennedy-Carter.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Angel Reese #5 and Chennedy Carter #7 of the Chicago Sky celebrate their team’s impending win against the Los Angeles Sparks during the 4th quarter at Wintrust Arena on September 6, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.</figcaption></figure>



<h2>What’s next for Reese and the Chicago Sky</h2>



Angel Reese’s debut in the WNBA has captured the attention of both fans and analysts alike. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/sports/angel-reese-net-worth-what-is-her-wnba-rookie-contract-salary-and-endorsements-earnings">As one of the most coveted rookies this season, her net worth has soared to unexpected heights.</a> Coupled with her rivalry with Caitlin Clark, Reese is dominating the spotlight.



Her contribution to the Chicago Sky is crucial, and they need all of her talent to go as far as possible this season. Following their crucial victory over the Los Angeles Sparks to end a lengthy losing streak, here are the upcoming matchups for Teresa Weatherspoon’s squad:



<ul><li>vs Dallas Wings, September 8th</li><li>vs Washington Mystics, September 11th</li><li>vs Minnesota Lynx, September 13th</li><li>vs Phoenix Mercury, September 15th</li><li>vs Atlanta Dream, September 17th</li></ul>

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