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Angel Reese caps tumultuous journey, takes center stage with the Dream in the WNBA Finals

Angel Reese is poised to make history as the Atlanta Dream’s star centerpiece in the WNBA Finals, marking her first championship opportunity after a career defined by resilience. Drafted seventh overall in 2024—behind Caitlin Clark’s No.

1 selection—Reese overcame early injuries (wrist surgery in her rookie year and a back issue last season) and skepticism about her offensive efficiency, including the viral “mebounds” criticism, to become a defensive anchor and three-time All-Star. Her arrival in Atlanta this season, acquired via trade, transformed the Dream’s playoff hopes, culminating in their first Finals appearance since 2013.

Reese’s journey mirrors that of past WNBA legends like Breanna Stewart and A’ja Wilson, who also reached the Finals in their third season, though she’ll aim to follow Stewart’s path by winning her first title on the first try. The series against the Golden State Valkyries begins Saturday in California, with Reese leading a team that now has the pieces to silence lingering doubts about her potential.

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