Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese seemed to have a message for anyone who thinks she or any of her teammates are flying people to their games: They're “delusional.”
Reese made her comments in a video on social media.
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Angel Reese, #5 of the Chicago Sky, looks on during the first half against the New York Liberty on July 13, 2024 at Wintrust Arena in Chicago. (Melissa Tamez/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
“Let me tell you something… I just want to say one thing. The illusion of thinking that I'm going to blow any of you up… Yeah, that's all I'm going to say,” Reese said. “The illusion of thinking that any of us are going to blow you up… it's real. Thank you.”
The video went viral after Reese nearly extended his double-double streak against the New York Liberty. The streak ended at 15 games.
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Angel Reese, #5 of the Chicago Sky, arrives at the arena before the game against the New York Liberty on July 13, 2024 at Wintrust Arena in Chicago. (Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty Images)
The rookie finished with eight points and 16 rebounds. The Sky tried to pass the ball to Reese in the final moments of the game, but four Liberty players defended her and the team fell 81-67.
Reese is the only WNBA rookie averaging a double-double with 13.5 points and 12 rebounds per game. She also averages 1.5 steals and 0.4 blocks per game.
Chicago Sky's Angel Reese, #5, shoots past the outstretched arm of Atlanta Dream's Tina Charles during the second half of a WNBA basketball game Wednesday, July 10, 2024 in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
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Reese was named WNBA Rookie of the Month in June and was selected for the All-Star Game. She will team with fellow Rookie of the Year candidate Caitlin Clark for the first time when the Stars take on Team USA.
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