Amidst brutal ‘stat-padding’ accusations, Angel Reese comes clean about rebounding stats

Chicago Sky star Angel Reese defended herself against the recent stat-padding accusations that fans have been lining up on her.

Amidst brutal ‘stat-padding’ accusations, Angel Reese comes clean about rebounding stats

Angel Reese with the Chicago Sky (image via WNBA)

Chicago Sky star Angel Reese has been one of the most talked about rookies in the WNBA this season, alongside Caitlin Clark. Reese has been consistently recording double-doubles in her rookie season. Despite her impressive performance, many fans believe that Reese is padding her stats. The specter of stat-padding continues to linger over the talented Chicago Sky star as the season progresses.

Recently in a post game interview, Angel Reese addressed the accusations of stat padding. During the interview, Reese discussed her focus on rebounds, explaining how she actively goes after them during games. She also talked about her ability to quickly grab offensive and defensive rebounds.

Offensive rebounds and defensive rebounds is something that I know I can always do. I knew that was gonna translate right away. That’s something that a lot of players don’t wanna do. A lot of people think it is because I get my own rebounds, statistically, it’s not. A lot of people think it is because I’m the tallest on the court, I’m not the tallest on the court.”
Angel Reese via The Sporting News

Sky head coach Teresa Weatherspoon previously highlighted her relentlessness in fighting for the ball and hunger to secure it at any cost as the key factors that keep her dominant in the paint. Weatherspoon also noted that Reese has a talent for grabbing rebounds no matter what. Currently, Reese is averaging 13.1 rebounds in the current season.

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Since her college days, critics have targeted Reese as one of the most polarizing stars. However, none of them have been as pervasive as the accusations of stat-padding against her. Fans have also been criticizing Reese for her recent win-loss record with the Chicago Sky. Despite the criticisms, Reese has displayed the potential to become a future superstar and is determined to prove her critics wrong as her career progresses.

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Dwayne Wade praises Angel Reese after she breaks new rookie record

Miami Heat legend Dwayne Wade is one of the most active stars in the game post retirement. Wade has always made his thoughts known either through his social media or his interviews. Recently Wade had some praising words for the Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese after she achieved new heights in her rookie season.

Angel Reese and her Chicago Sky took on the Indiana Fever in their latest matchup. Reese recorded 10 points and 11 rebounds, earning her 23rd double-double of the season. She broke the record for the most double doubles in a single season by a rookie and also set a new record for the most rebounds in a single season by a rookie with 399. After achieving this historic feat, Dwayne Wade congratulated Reese through his ‘X’ account.

Wade happily supported Reese through all the criticism the young Chicago star has faced since entering the league, much to the delight of fans. Despite the stat padding, fans couldn’t overlook Reese’s undeniable talent. She is on track to shatter many records in the near future.

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