2025 WNBA Regular Season

[cancontent]

I'm not sure Angel has ever been in a program in which she's had a strong coach and support system to help understand and internalize the type of culture necessary I think to be successful, be a good teammate, and representative for the W.

While it's easy to do it's instructive to compare Angel with Paige, Boston, or Lexi Hall who all came out of programs in which there was an emphasis on these important elements of culture and character

Could be very possible. With respect to the examples provided for comparison, I think they all would have had that mentality regardless of the programs they played for. I don't have anything to base it on but gut feeling that they've been that way from a young age.

 

[Baller29]

the sun are a mess. Next season gonna be interesting. Only positives from that team is Lacan and Rivers

 

[Baller29]

Could be very possible. With respect to the examples provided for comparison, I think they all would have had that mentality regardless of the programs they played for. I don't have anything to base it on but gut feeling that they've been that way from a young age.

I don’t even care for Mulkey but Angel has been the way she has ever since HS. Brenda tried dealing with her, Mulkey even disciplined her multiple times. She should know better.. The natty and fame certainly made things significantly worse…


As far as basketball goes, I don’t think she would have a issue taking a backseat and being a third option on a team with better/more efficient players personally but Angel has always been about Angel so I see where many teams may be reluctant to deal with her or potential locker room issues

 

[JstVisiting]

Reese is a lot of things but she's never been a selfish player on the court. I don't think she'd have any problem being a 3rd or 4th option offensively if it means her team is winning. It's clear there are chemistry issues in Chicago right now, but you add her to any team and she immediately makes them better. The intangibles she brings to the table (motor, rebounding, aggressive defense, toughness) aren't flashy but they're incredible important. She also has improved significantly from year 1 to year 2 and has a high ceiling if she can develop a mid range or perimeter shot. She'll be one of the more coveted players this offseason if she's on the trading block.

She’s never been selfish when she’s the star. Drama in the locker room and off the court doesn’t usually go hand-in-hand with the sort of player perfectly content to go from face of the team to 4th option energy bunny. Maybe she will be an exception, but I doubt it.

I’m not saying no one will want her. Someone definitely will. Orgs always believe they can fix talented players. “It’ll be different with our culture/veteran leadership/coaching style/magic beans!” I am saying they may come to regret the price.

 

[willtalk]

Reese hired a PR firm when she entered the league. Perhaps even earlier. She is all about promoting herself. Her agenda in that respect exceeds her time in basketball. She mentioned that while still in college. She is actually better at promotion than she is at basketball. But then basketball is not her first priority.

 

[hoopsdiva]

the sun are a mess. Next season gonna be interesting. Only positives from that team is Lacan and Rivers

And Morrow.

Tina Charles and Marina Mabrey have been solid, but they'll probably be gone next year. And with the whole ownership and location issue up in the air, I don't see the Sun as an attractive landing spot for the many UFAs who will be available.