Angel Reese Announcement Made Before Game Against Chicago Sky
Angel Reese continues to put together one of the most remarkable starts to a professional basketball career, and a new statistic released ahead of her matchup against the Chicago Sky only added to her growing legacy.
Before facing her former team, ESPN Stats & Information highlighted a stunning accomplishment by the Atlanta Dream star. According to ESPN, Reese is one of just four basketball players across both the WNBA and NBA to record at least 50 double-doubles in her first 75 professional games.
Even more impressive, Reese entered the game just one double-double away from tying former NBA Rookie of the Year Blake Griffin for the most double-doubles through a player's first 75 games in either league.
For a player who has built her reputation on relentless rebounding and consistency, the announcement served as another reminder of how quickly Reese has established herself among basketball's elite.
Since the WNBA's inaugural season in 1997, Angel Reese is 1 of 4 basketball players (including NBA) with 50+ double-doubles in her first 75 games, and one away from tying Blake Griffin for the most in that span, regardless of league pic.twitter.com/pUaT1rVVDm
— ESPN Insights (@ESPNInsights) June 8, 2026
Reese's Dominance Has Followed Her Everywhere
Since arriving in the WNBA as the No. 7 overall pick in the 2024 draft, Reese has made a habit of rewriting record books.
The former LSU Tigers national champion earned All-Star honors in each of her first two WNBA seasons while leading the league in rebounds both years. She also set the WNBA single-season rebounding record as a rookie and became one of the fastest players in league history to reach several major statistical milestones.
After beginning her professional career with the Chicago Sky, Reese was traded to the Atlanta Dream before the 2026 season. The move immediately gave Atlanta one of the most productive frontcourt players in the league and added another star to a team with championship aspirations.
A Special Meeting With Her Former Team
The timing of the announcement made it even more notable.
Reese's pursuit of history came against the very franchise that drafted her and helped launch her professional career. During her two seasons in Chicago, she became one of the faces of the WNBA, earning two All-Star selections and establishing herself as one of the league's premier rebounders.
Now wearing Atlanta colors, Reese entered the matchup with another opportunity to strengthen her case as one of the most impactful young players in basketball.
Rare Company for the Dream Star
What makes the statistic particularly remarkable is that it spans both professional leagues.
Many great players have entered the NBA and WNBA over the last three decades, but only four managed to collect 50 or more double-doubles within their first 75 games. Reese joining that group underscores just how unique her production has been since day one.
At only 24 years old, the Dream forward is already a two-time All-Star, two-time rebounding champion and one of the most recognizable stars in women's basketball. Ahead of a highly anticipated game against Chicago, she found herself on the doorstep of yet another historic milestone.
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This story was originally published June 8, 2026 at 10:37 AM.