Angel Reese Earns Lofty WNBA Comparison Despite Chicago Sky's Rocky Start originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Chicago Sky have stumbled out of the gate this WNBA season, residing into the basement of the Eastern Conference with a 3-7 record -- all despite some historic accomplishments from star Angel Reese.

Reese is one of the premier rebounders in the WNBA, and became the first rookie since Tina Charles to lead the league in rebounds per game with 13.1 in 2024. She's on track to defend her crown, as Reese entered this matchup averaging 11.8 rebounds to go along with 10.3 points per game. Her 12.9 career rebounds per game rank first in WNBA history.

UNCASVILLE, Conn. — Angel Reese held up all 10 fingers in celebration of her first career triple-double, and the Sky needed exactly that kind of fiery, wind-ranging effort from her Sunday to beat the Sun 78-66 at Mohegan Sun Arena.