"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," Reese expressed.
"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."
"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."
"'God gives his hardest battles to his strongest soldiers.' You'll still see me being the biggest cheerleader on the sideline! And Unrivaled league, see you soon!"
With the regular season winding down, Reese and the Sky are at a 12-22 record with just six games left. The absence of Reese due to her injury is a significant setback for the Sky as they aim to end the season on a high note, and it may also impact the rookie's chances for individual honors.
Reese is engaged in a fierce competition with Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever for the Rookie of the Year award, both having standout debut seasons. Reese is averaging 13.6 points and 13.1 rebounds this season, and shattered the WNBA's single-season record for rebounds, after recording her 418th during a loss to the Minnesota Lynx.
Clark is leading all rookies in points and assists, averaging 19 points per game and 8.4 assists, with 5.8 rebounds also a respectable return. It was fitting that Clark and Reese would compete for the award, continuing their notorious college rivalry.
At the beginning of the season, it was Reese who was leading the pack while Clark took longer to find her stride during a disastrous start to the year for the Indiana Fever. Since players have returned from the Paris Olympics the form has been reversed, with Clark finding consistency and helping the Fever move above 500 for the first time in five seasons.
Although there are only a few games left, it allows Clark to push forward and leave Reese behind as she pursues the ROTY award. Despite the long-standing rivalry, which has since cooled slightly in the WNBA, Clark isn't focused on winning ROTY and claimed that Reese wouldn't be either.
Clark shared his thoughts on the ROTY debate, saying: "I think me and Angel would both give you the same answer," and continued with, "You don't wake up and think about individual awards. I know that's what all of you think we do. I know we don't. That's what everybody wants to make this about."
"Both of our teams are competing for playoff spots, that's our main focus. That's a selfish thing to just care about an individual award. And she would give you the same exact answer. I'm sure she has given you the same exact answer. If you're playing basketball to win individual awards, no matter what level you're at, you're doing it wrong."
For the latest local news and features on Irish America, visit our homepage here .
Get updates delivered to you daily. Free and customizable.
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.
Local Chicago, IL
Most Popular
Comments / 0