Angel Reese, the 24-year-old Atlanta Dream forward, is a basketball player who has been heavily critiqued, particularly for her missed layups and inefficiencies in scoring. However, this article argues that Reese is an all-time great in the making, with a focus on her defensive prowess and rebounding skills. Reese's defensive rating is 14.9 points better with her on the floor than off of it, the best mark in the WNBA. She also has the best opponent effective field goal percentage (-7.7%) and turnover rate per possession (2.9%) in the league. Reese's rebounding skills are unparalleled, with a record-breaking single-season rebounding average as a rookie and the only player in WNBA history to average 12+ rebounds per game in back-to-back seasons. Her tenacity and instinct for the ball, as well as her motor and energy, make her a difference-maker on the court. Reese's offensive game, while not her strongest suit, is still impressive, with an average of 15.6 points per game. The article concludes that Reese should be recognized for her overall impact on the game, rather than being defined solely by her inefficiencies.
