Chicago’s Basketball Spirit Takes a Hit
Hey Chicago, itโs been a rollercoaster of a summer for our very own Angel Reese. Just when we were all getting pumped to see her in action for the rest of the WNBA season, the Sky forward dropped some unfortunate news: she will miss the rest of the season due to a pesky wrist injury. Talk about a bummer! Reese announced this news on Saturday. Her injury happened during a game against the Los Angeles Sparks, and now, weโre left wondering what could have been.
A Year to Remember
Letโs take a moment to appreciate what a stellar rookie season Reese had, though! Even with this injury, sheโs still going down in history. With a jaw-dropping total of 446 rebounds, sheโs set a new WNBA record for the most single-season rebounds by any player. Yep, you heard that right. Thatโs not just for rookies โ thatโs for everyone! The only player who could possibly catch her is Aโja Wilson from the Las Vegas Aces, but thatโs a long shot since Wilson currently has 406 rebounds with only a handful of games left.
Record Setter
And it doesnโt stop there. Reese has also set new records for consecutive double-doubles, hitting 10 in a row, and she finished with a whopping total of 26 double-doubles this season. If sheโd gotten a few more games in, we might even be talking about her breaking the record held by Alyssa Thomas, which is currently 28. Girl has been on fire!
A Bittersweet Ending
In her heartfelt announcement, Reese reflected on her journey saying, โWhat 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 lol๐ฅฒโ She sounds both proud and a bit heartbroken, which is totally understandable. She continued, โThrough it all, I have showed that I belong in this league even when no one else believed.โ Talk about some serious resilience!
Cheering from the Sidelines
Even though she wonโt be on the court, Reese reassured fans that theyโll still see her being the biggest cheerleader from the sidelines. Sheโs filled with gratitude and has her eyes set on getting a much-needed physical and mental break. Sounds like a smart move, especially after the whirlwind of a season sheโs had.
The Rookie of the Year Race
Now, despite having one of the best rookie seasons ever, we canโt talk about Reese without mentioning the Rookie of the Year race. Itโs getting intense! Many fans are rallying behind Caitlin Clark as well, whoโs making her own mark this season. Some folks think Clark has a solid grip on the award, especially since sheโll have more games to boost her stats. Still, with all that Reese has accomplished, sheโs definitely a strong contender. The hype around her and Clark is something else; itโs like a thrilling showdown brewing.
Brighter Days Ahead
In the midst of all this, letโs not forget that the Chicago Sky are currently sitting at a 12-22 record. But with Reese proving sheโs a game-changer, we believe there are brighter days ahead for our team! Her rookie season has set the stage for whatโs to come. Fans are excited, and you can bet weโre all looking forward to Year 2 and watching Reese continue to grow as one of the top players in the league.
Final Thoughts
So hereโs to Angel Reese and her inspiring season, despite how it ended. Her journey is just getting started, and we can all feel the excitement for whatโs next in her basketball story. Until then, letโs keep cheering for our Sky in true Chicago fashion!
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