Angel Reese has revealed her fundamental motivation behind changing into knowledgeable basketball participant, telling a younger fan that she desires to encourage others like her.
The 22-year-old WNBA star of the Chicago Sky was speaking to reporters outdoors the Atlanta Dream's house courtroom earlier than Chicago's 85-77 win when a bit woman requested her: 'What motivates you?'
Reese responded: 'Women such as you … little women who look as much as me.
“To have the ability to get up on daily basis and know that there are little eyes wanting up at me. I hope sooner or later you are able to do what I'm doing. I do know you're sporting my shirt, however when you ever want something I can stand by you and simply be there for you.”
'Be an excellent instance.'
Angel Reese is only one sport behind Candace Parker's file of 12 consecutive doubles
Following her eleventh consecutive double-double efficiency in opposition to the Dream, during which she tallied 12 factors and 19 rebounds, Reese cried when she realized she had earned a range to the All-Star staff for the primary time within the postgame.
“They advised me I'm an All-Star. I'm so joyful,” an emotional Reese stated.
'I understand how onerous I labored. Lots of people doubted me once I got here into this league and didn't assume my sport would enhance and that I wouldn't be the participant I used to be in school, or higher, or worse, or get to the place I’m now.
'However I belief the method and I'm grateful that I went No. 7 (decide within the draft) and was in a position to come to Chicago.'
Reese is joined on the WNBA All-Star staff by Indiana Fever teammate and rival Caitlin Clark.
The 22-year-old Sky ahead cried after studying he earned his first All-Star choice
DeWanna Bonner and Brionna Jones of the Connecticut Solar, Allisha Grey of Atlanta, Dearica Hamby of the LA Sparks, Jonquel Jones of the New York Liberty, Kayla McBride of the Minnesota Lynx, Kelsey Mitchell of Indiana, Nneka Ogwumike of the Seattle Storm and Arike Ogunbowale of the Dallas Wings have additionally been chosen.
The WNBA All-Star staff will face the U.S. Olympic squad on July 20, which neither Reese nor Clark are a part of.
Reese, in the meantime, is only one sport shy of tying Candace Parker’s WNBA file of 12 consecutive video games with a double-double.
The Sky will subsequent face the Seattle Storm on July 5.
