‘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
Angel Reese, the Atlanta Dream's all-star forward, celebrated her team's three-game sweep of New York to reach the WNBA finals. Her journey from ridicule to the championship finals has been remarkable. The 24-year-old scored 22 points in Friday's game, including 18 in the first half, and helped the Dream eliminate the 2024 champions in Brooklyn.
Reese had been preparing for this moment, stating, "I manifested this when I came to Atlanta. I knew what I was getting. The finals. The finals." She had posted a social media prediction exactly 364 days earlier, saying, "Manifesting the finals." Reese's offensive limitations were evident, but she worked hard to address them, often taking long shots to avoid rushing success.
Coach Karl Smesko pushed her during drills, which made her frustrated but ultimately improved her game. Reese's mother, Angel Webb Reese, is a source of immense support, always ready to listen and love without demanding much in return. The Dream will face the Golden State Valkyries in the finals starting on October 17.
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