Angel Reese was mocked on air by Seattle Storm commentator Dick Fain, who jabbed during the Sky–Storm game:
“Angel Reese loves those missed shot offensive boards second opportunities.”
He doubled down soon after:
“If Chicago’s gonna beat you, that’s how they are going to do it. They’re gonna put it up, they’re gonna miss, they’re gonna put it up again. They might miss again, but eventually they’re gonna get a bucket.”
The line spread fast online, and the reactions showed both sides of the debate. Some fans echoed the commentator, saying Angel Reese is chasing stat sheets by scooping up her own misses. Others pushed back, pointing out she isn’t just piling empty numbers—she’s doing what top rebounders are built to do, creating second-chance plays. Analysts also noted that she currently leads the league in boards even if you remove her self-rebounds, proof that her dominance is real.
Her shooting has been improving too. Reese is hitting 53.3% from the field in August, compared to 39.1% as a rookie, a leap that undercuts the “stat-padding” argument. And while critics snicker at her style, history says otherwise—she just broke Tina Charles’ record for most double-doubles in a player’s first two seasons, showing her numbers are building a legacy, not just highlights.
Angel Reese’s Double-Double Not Enough for Seattle
Despite the Sky’s struggles, Angel Reese delivered yet another standout game with 20 points and 10 rebounds, logging her 21st double-double of the season in the loss to Seattle.
The reaction around the league and online was mixed but telling. Many fans praised Reese’s consistency, saying her rebounding effort is tireless regardless of how the team performs. Others, though, see it as bittersweet—her stats shine while the Sky drop games, and some argue the front office needs to bring in stronger scorers and playmakers so her production turns into wins. Analysts agree that without more support, her record-setting pace risks being overshadowed by Chicago’s struggles.
Plenty of fans also noted that her dominance on the glass is one of the only reasons Chicago is competitive at all in close games. Some praised her for staying locked in on both ends even when the offense stalls, calling her motor one of the hardest to match in the league. For them, the double-doubles show grit, not gimmicks.
At the same time, the conversation keeps circling back to the Sky’s bigger picture. Supporters say Reese is proving she can anchor a team for years to come, but critics argue that if Chicago doesn’t improve around her, she may end up carrying heavy numbers with little payoff in wins. That tension between her individual brilliance and the Sky’s lack of results is driving most of the buzz after the Seattle loss.
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