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Angel Reese's Dream Season Should Have Two Teams Look Back at 2024 Draft With Regret

Angel Reese’s 2024 WNBA draft selection as the seventh overall pick by the Chicago Sky has proven to be one of the league’s most compelling stories. Drafted after players like Caitlin Clark—who was immediately expected to deliver stardom—Reese’s rise has been nothing short of extraordinary.

Already a Defensive Player of the Year and a Finals-caliber force with the Atlanta Dream, Reese’s dominance has overshadowed the teams that passed on her, including the Los Angeles Sparks (who took Cameron Brink and Rickea Jackson ahead of her) and the Dallas Wings (who selected Jacy Sheldon fifth). The Sparks’ decision to trade Rickea Jackson for Ariel Atkins has further underscored the misstep, as Jackson’s career has been hindered by injuries, while Reese’s impact has been undeniable.

Meanwhile, the Indiana Fever’s selection of Clark remains a standout pick, but Reese’s path to the Finals—after a breakout season with the Sky—has cemented her as the standout rookie of the draft class.

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