Angel Reese’s Blunt Declaration About ‘Dirty Work’ After Sky-Wings

The Chicago Sky have finally snapped their four-game losing streak after picking up an 83-72 victory against the Dallas Wings on Thursday. Angel Reese led the Sky with a massive double-double, posting 16 points and 18 rebounds.  Head coach Teresa Weatherspoon spoke with the media after the game, explaining that Chicago is an inside-out basketball team, and that starts with players like Reese.

Many people questioned Reese’s transition to the WNBA, wondering if the LSU product would be able to come into the league and make an immediate impact.  It was clear on Thursday that Reese isn’t just one of the best rookies; she’s also one of the best rebounders in the WNBA.

After the game, Reese spoke about her responsibility with Sky, describing the “dirty work” that she has to do for the team to be successful.  “A lot of people don’t want to do the dirty work… I’m willing to do whatever for this team,” explained Reese in the postgame press conference.

Reese knows that the “dirty work” is what makes her the skillful player that she’s become. She lives off her energy and tenacity on the hardwood.  Reese’s arsenal includes physicality inside the paint, diving for loose balls, and playing a mind game with the opposing team. These specific traits help her lead all rookies with 10.4 rebounds and 1.8 steals through the Sky’s 5-9 season.