Fans Aren’t Happy This Player Made All-WNBA First Team Over Angel Reese
One is making history in the WNBA Finals, the other is watching the WNBA Finals from a couch.
Fans expressed their dissatisfaction on Saturday following the announcement of the 2026 All-WNBA First Team selections prior to Game 3 of the WNBA Finals between the Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream. The controversy lies in the fact that Angel Reese, who played a pivotal role in Atlanta's journey to the Finals, was not included on the First Team roster.
Stewart was recognized for her impressive statistics, registering 20.8 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks per game in the 2026 season. Reese, on the other hand, averaged 16.4 points, 12.1 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game during the same period. However, her offensive prowess was on full display in both Game 2 and the Dream's victory over Golden State in Game 3, where she scored 21 points and dished out 16 assists in the first game and 30 points and 16 assists respectively in the second.
In light of Reese's stellar performance, fans are questioning the decision to exclude her from the First Team roster. Some argue that the selection process was biased, displaying a lack of understanding about the game and media prejudice. The sentiment is echoed by many who feel that the voters involved should be embarrassed by their choices.
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