Angel Reese recently shared an emotional post on social media, acknowledging the end of her first year in the WNBA ¹. She expressed sadness that her rookie season flew by so quickly and that she’s no longer considered a rookie. Despite her emotional state, Reese has plenty to be proud of, including being named a Peak Performer for leading the league in rebounding average per game with 13.1 ². She also won the WNBA Rookie of the Month honor in June ². However, her rookie season was cut short due to a wrist injury that required surgery, and she played in 34 games, missing the last six ¹.
Reese has been open about her experiences and emotions throughout her rookie season. She shared a heartfelt message on Instagram Stories before the Chicago Sky’s final home game, reflecting on the incredible season she had ³. Despite being ruled out for the rest of the season due to her wrist injury, Reese is already looking forward to her next season and continues to showcase her personality and dedication to her craft ².
