With her 13th consecutive double-double, Reese eclipses Candace Parker’s record

Chicago Sky’s Angel Reese sets new WNBA double-double recordX @chicagosky

Angel Reese isn’t just playing basketball; she’s redefining it. The Chicago Sky’s star rookie is tearing through the WNBA record books with a force reminiscent of a young Candace Parker. In the Sky’s recent 84-71 loss to the Seattle Storm, Reese clinched her 13th consecutive double-double, surpassing Parker’s record that spanned the 2009 and 2010 seasons. And let’s be clear, she’s just getting started.

The third quarter saw Reese pull off a put-back layup, putting her at 11 points and 11 rebounds for the game. She didn’t stop there, though. By the final buzzer, Reese had racked up 17 points and 14 rebounds, cementing her place in WNBA history.

A look at the bucket that made history for Angel Reese 🙌

The rook now stands alone atop the record books with 13 consecutive double-doubles, surpassing Candace Parker’s 12 consecutive double-doubles over multiple seasons#WelcometotheW pic.twitter.com/m5LpKmKFBQ

— WNBA (@WNBA) July 7, 2024

Drafted seventh overall in 2024, Reese has been nothing short of spectacular for the Sky. She’s not just consistent; she’s relentlessly dominant. In 14 of her first 20 games, she has posted double-doubles, leading the league in rebounds with an impressive 11.7 boards per game. Her scoring prowess isn’t far behind, with an average of 13.9 points per game, second only to fellow rookie sensation Caitlin Clark.

Angel Reese’s relentless commitment to team success

But here’s the kicker: Reese isn’t even focused on the stats. After dropping a career-high 27 points and snagging 10 rebounds in the Sky’s 88-84 victory over the Storm on Friday, she downplayed her achievement.

Watch Angel Reese’s reaction when Sky coach told her she made WNBA All-StarParker Johnson

“I just go out there and do my job. My job is to rebound, so I’m going to go out there and do my job and rebound. I know that’s what my teammates need me to do, and I’ve committed to that,” Reese said.

Commitment. It’s a word thrown around in sports, but for Reese, it’s the bedrock of her game. Her relentless pursuit of excellence is not just about personal glory but about lifting her team every single night.

Breaking records in any sport is an extraordinary feat, but doing it as a rookie? That’s a whole different ballgame. Reese is carving her path with a ferocity that leaves defenders bewildered and fans in awe. Angel Reese is not just fortifying her Rookie of the Year status; she’s announcing her arrival on the WNBA stage with a thunderous, rim-shattering roar.