Who is Angel Reese?
Angel Reese who was born on May 6, 2002 has become one of the most dynamic players in the world of female basketball. Chicago Sky power forward or “Bayou Barbie” in her LSU days and now “Chi Barbie” has captivated fans with her strong rebounding, tough competition and her no-sorry attitude. Having taken LSU to a national title in 2023 and being picked as the 7th overall in the 2024 WNBA draft, Angel Reese has rapidly established herself as one of the most recognizable faces of the league.
At 6’3″ with great athleticism and court vision, Reese has shown a rare blend of size, talent, and tenacity to the point of being compared to the WNBA legends. However, with her career still going strong, a very interesting question arises: Could Angel Reese become the greatest WNBA player of all-time?
Is Angel Reese the Greatest WNBA Player of All-Time?
Although Angel Reese is already an incredibly successful young WNBA player, it would be too early to consider her the best player of all time. Players such as Lisa Leslie, Diana Taurasi, Sue Bird, Candace Parker, and A’ja Wilson have all had legendary careers in the WNBA, accumulating championships, MVPs, and decades-long career excellence of 10 to 15+ years.
Nevertheless, the initial trend is that Reese can become a part of such a conversation in the future. In 2024, her rookie year was a historic one as she became the single-season WNBA leader in the number of rebounds with 13.1 rebounds per game and was selected as an All-Star. She became the first rookie to record a double-double in a WNBA All-Star Game and set a league record for consecutive double-doubles with 15 straight games.
Current Season Stats and Records
In her sophomore season (2025), Angel Reese continued her dominance despite missing time due to injury. She appeared in 30 games, averaging 14.7 points, 12.6 rebounds (leading the league for the second consecutive year), 3.7 assists, and 1.5 steals per game. Her shooting efficiency (.458 FG%) and playmaking skill improved tremendously.
Reese made a number of impressive achievements in 2025:
- Was the first player to score 500 points and 500 rebounds (38 games)
- First career triple-double, 11 points, 13 rebounds, and 11 assists, at Connecticut.
- Awarded WNBA Eastern Conference Player of the Week several times.
- Chosen to her second All-Star Game.
Outside the WNBA, Reese also dominated in the first 3-on-3 season of Unrivaled, where she won the championship with Rose BC and received the Defensive Player of the Year and the All-Unrivaled Second Team.
The Path Forward
Although the achievements of Reese are impressive, the greatest of all-time argument involves a series of excellence, championships, and years of service. She is only 23 years old and only two WNBA seasons into her career, so she is still at the early phase of possibly an iconic career. Her recovered dominance, enhanced offensive game, and marketability off court make her a revolutionary player in women basketball.
Reese will have to win WNBA championships, MVPs, and continue to be an elite player in another decade to be considered in the GOAT discussion. That path appears to be completely feasible on the basis of her work ethic, competitive motivation and self-improvement.
FAQs
Q: How many WNBA championships has Angel Reese won?
A: Reese is yet to win a WNBA championship with the Chicago Sky as of 2026.
Q: What records does Angel Reese hold?
A: Reese has the WNBA single-season record on rebounding and the consecutive double-doubles (15 games). She is the quickest player to hit 500 points and 500 rebounds as well.
Q: Is Angel Reese better than Caitlin Clark?
A: Both players are very successful in their respective fields, where Reese is a better rebounder and defender and Clark a better scorer and playmaker. They are still too early in their careers to draw definite comparisons.
Q: What is Angel Reese’s playing style?
A: Reese is famous for rebounding, athleticism, and scoring around the basket. She has become a better playmaker and can defend as many positions as possible.
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