Angel Reese Leads Atlanta Dream into WNBA Finals Against Golden State Valkyries
Angel Reese leads the Atlanta Dream into their first WNBA Finals appearance as the series opens against the Golden State Valkyries.
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- Angel Reese leads the Atlanta Dream into the WNBA Finals
- Reese won WNBA Defensive Player of the Year this season
- Reese led the league in rebounding in each of her first three seasons
- Reese says she was traded by Chicago and helped choose Atlanta as her destination
- The best-of-seven Finals series opens Saturday in California
Angel Reese leads the Atlanta Dream into the WNBA Finals, marking her first chance to win a professional championship. The three-time All-Star joined Atlanta this season after a tumultuous journey that began with her selection seventh overall by the Chicago Sky in the 2024 draft.
Reese has established herself as one of the league's top players, winning the WNBA Defensive Player of the Year award this season. She has led the WNBA in rebounding in each of her first three seasons while averaging a double-double every year.
“I wanted to come to Atlanta.”
Reese addressed questions about her departure from Chicago during Finals media availability. She said she found out she was being traded and worked with Chicago and Atlanta to make the move happen, adding that she is happy to be with the Dream.
The best-of-seven Finals series opens Saturday in California against the Golden State Valkyries. A championship would give the Atlanta Dream their first franchise title.
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