Angel Reese Earns Lofty WNBA Comparison Despite Chicago Sky’s Rocky Start originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The Chicago Sky have stumbled out of the gate this WNBA season, residing into the basement of the Eastern Conference with a 3-7 record — all despite some historic accomplishments from star Angel Reese.
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The second-year forward made WNBA history earlier this season when she became the fastest player to reach 500 career points and 500 rebounds. Reese achieved another major milestone on Sunday when she became the third-fastest player in league history to record a triple-double.
The Sky earned a 78-66 win over the Connecticut Sun in Sunday’s game, giving up the fewest points all season.
Reese and Sun forward Tina Charles got into a scuffle on the floor, leading to a double-technical. After the game, Reese shared her appreciation for Charles and said there was no ill will over the incident.
Atlanta Dream center Tina Charles warms up prior to Game 2 of her team’s first-round playoff game against the New York Liberty at Barclays Center on Sept. 24, 2024.Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
Reporter Emily Adams of the Hartford Courant offered a lofty comparison for Reese, saying she is second only to Charles — the WNBA’s top rebounder of all time — when it comes to the boards.
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“Reese is perhaps the most prolific rebounder the league has seen since Charles, who currently holds the record for career rebounds with 4,069 and counting,” Adams wrote, adding, “Charles said she doesn’t see many similarities between her game and Reese’s, but she identifies with the 22-year-old star’s constant tenacity on the boards.”
Related: Angel Reese Admits to ESPN She’s ‘Happy’ Historic WNBA Double-Double Streak Ended
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 17, 2025, where it first appeared.
