‘I’m supposed to be here’: Angel Reese’s road from ridicule to the WNBA finals
After years of mockery and doubts about her game, Reese has helped carry Atlanta to the WNBA’s biggest stage. Her critics might want to start forming an apology queue
TL;DR
- Angel Reese has reached the WNBA Finals for the first time with the Atlanta Dream.
- The Atlanta Dream completed a three-game sweep of the New York Liberty to advance.
- Reese scored a team-high 22 points in the deciding game, including 18 before halftime.
- She had previously expressed her desire to reach the finals by manifesting it on social media.
- Reese has worked on her offensive limitations, with her coach implementing demanding drills.
- Her journey has been compared to Dennis Rodman's, but she is evolving into a player a team can build around.
- Reese acknowledged her mother's crucial support throughout her career.
- The Atlanta Dream will face the Golden State Valkyries in the finals starting October 17th.