Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese faces harsh criticism after her team suffers a long losing streak. Critics claim she shoots for stats instead of victories. Fans feel the spotlight on her is unfairly intense.
She and teammate Rhyne Howard were left out of the WNBA All-Star starters spot even with strong support. Some point to the TV deal for changing how players gain recognition. Reese’s backers point to her high shooting numbers and challenge claims she mimics the style of Caitlin Clark.