Dream’s Angel Reese Given New Nickname by Atlanta Hawks Star

Atlanta Hawks player CJ McCollum recently gave a new nickname to former LSU player Angel Reese, a member of the Dream basketball team. McCollum, who has played in the NBA since 2013, expressed his happiness for Reese and the team's success, stating that Atlanta has changed since she joined the Dream. The Hawks initially faced scheduling issues for their WNBA Finals home games, but they later agreed to play games 3 and 4 at the Dream's regular-season home arena, Gateway Center Arena, which has a larger seating capacity.

McCollum, while not involved in scheduling decisions, hoped his team could attend the WNBA Finals and expressed his admiration for the Dream's growing popularity. Reese, who was traded from the Chicago Sky to the Dream earlier this year, initially expressed gratitude for the nickname, acknowledging her connection to LSU and her new home in Atlanta.

Since joining the Dream, Reese has continued to excel, averaging 16.4 points per game, leading the league in rebounding for three consecutive years, and earning a third All-Star selection. The Dream will take on the Golden State Valkyries in the first game of their best-of-seven series on Saturday, Oct. 17, at 3:30 p.m. ET.