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‘I Was Upset With Him’ — Angel Reese Recalls Dream Coach Stopping Entire Practice Over Her 3-Point Shooting

Atlanta Dream star Angel Reese opened up about a tense training camp moment that tested her 3-point shooting, a skill she has historically struggled with despite her dominance as a rebounder. Reese, a three-time All-Star, has gradually improved her outside shooting—from a dismal 18.8% as a rookie to 19.3% last season—but her coach, Karl Smesko, pushed her further during camp by halting practice until she made two consecutive threes in front of the entire team.

The pressure left her frustrated, though she acknowledged the necessity of expanding her offensive game as Atlanta prepares for its first WNBA Finals appearance since 2013. Reese’s playoff performance has shown promise, hitting 38.5% from three in five games, though her regular-season struggles persist.

With the Dream set to face the Golden State Valkyries in the Finals starting October 17, Reese’s development remains a key focus for Smesko, who believes targeted offseason work could further refine her shooting.

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