Though Angel Reese is seen as the leading rival to Kaitlin Clark in the WNBA Rookie of the Year competition, the Chicago Sky player is indifferent to the title. She is concentrating on something more significant.
Reese made this clear in a direct and forceful message to Clark, emphasizing that leading the Sky to victory is her top responsibility. Chicago is vying for a postseason berth, but the team’s circumstances are not ideal. As of this writing, it leads the Atlanta Dream by one game in the competition for the final playoff place, with a record of 11-18.
Reese said via Complex, “I’m not focused on my individual accolades.” “I’m focused on our team and what we need to do collectively to win.”
Reese is deserving of consideration for Rookie of the Year because she averages 13.5 points and a league-high 12.9 rebounds per game. Regretfully, it hasn’t produced many successes.
The Sky were in the losing streak going into their game against the Washington Mystics on Wednesday. Reese finished that skid with 62 rebounds.
The Indiana Fever, led by Caitlin Clark, have won three of their past four games as they continue to succeed. With a league-high 8.2 assists, 5.8 rebounds, and 18 points per game on average, Clark is unquestionably the front-runner for Rookie of the Year.
Reese may not be able to beat Clark in the WNBA Rookie of the Year competition, but one thing is for sure: She won’t be too troubled by the
