Angel Reese compared herself to two NBA MVPs.
Angel Reese Name-Drops Two NBA MVPs in Bold Comparison to Her Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese has proven she can do it all on offense. She can bring the ball up, shoot, back defenders down in the post and crash the boards.
She is also one of the few players in the league averaging a double-double, entering Tuesday morning’s contest against the Washington Mystics with 12.6 points, 12.8 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game. Her all-around play this season has earned her a second WNBA All-Star selection.
Before tip-off, Reese spoke to the media and was asked if she enjoys her role as a versatile player who can do it all. In her answer, the 23-year-old referenced the word "Unicorn," which Phoenix Mercury star Satou Sabally once used to describe her.
Reese also compared herself to two NBA MVPs who are considered bigs that can impact the game like a guard.
"I do enjoy it. Yeah, it's like that unicorn," Reese said. "The Satou’s [Sabally] in the world, the [Nikola] Jokic’s in the world. The Giannis’ [Antetokounmpo] in the world. Um, and just being able to be that. Be that and be that new norm. So it just can be the work and grind and do whatever it takes."
Angel Reese said she's working to reach UNICORN status 💪 pic.twitter.com/A8LSVCm0ki
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Jokic, the three-time MVP, is a 6-foot-11 center for the Denver Nuggets. He has proved he can put the ball on the floor while shooting from three.
Antetokounmpo, the two-time MVP, is also 6-foot-11 and plays for the Milwaukee Bucks. He has a level of athleticism rarely seen in someone that tall.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 8, 2025, where it first appeared.
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