“Angel Reese Silences Critics: Outshines 2024 Draft Class with Dominant Start to WNBA Career”
CHICAGO — In a league where first impressions matter, Angel Reese is proving that impact outweighs hype. After being heavily criticized by skeptics and pundits alike, the Chicago Sky forward is putting up numbers that not only speak for themselves — they scream.
With averages of 12 points and 17 rebounds per game in 2025, Reese has emerged as one of the most productive players from the 2024 WNBA Draft class. Comparisons with her draft peers only amplify her early dominance. While #1 pick Caitlin Clark commands attention — and rightly so — Reese is quietly (and loudly) building her own resume as one of the league’s most consistent forces on both ends of the floor.
By the numbers:
#2 pick Cameron Brink: 7 PPG, 5 RPG in 2024; DNP in 2025
#4 pick Rickea Jackson: 10 PPG, 4 RPG in 2025
#5 pick Jacy Sheldon: 11 PPG, 2 RPG in 2025
#8 pick Alissa Pili: 0 PPG, 4 RPG in 2025
#10 pick Marquesha Davis: 1 MPG in 2025
Even her South Carolina rival and Sky teammate Kamilla Cardoso, while an imposing interior presence, has found herself more in a supporting role compared to Reese’s all-around dominance.
From her relentless rebounding to her steady scoring, Angel Reese has made it clear: she’s not just a rookie — she’s a force. Her response to the criticism is simple: she lets the numbers do the talking.
For anyone still doubting her talent, Reese’s message is just as bold as her game: “If you think I’m not a good basketball player, maybe this sport just isn’t for you.”
It’s not just a clapback — it’s a statement. Angel Reese is here, and the le
ague better take notice.
