• The Deployment: Chicago Sky (No. 7 Overall Pick, 2024 WNBA Draft).
• The Stat Line: 13.6 PPG, 13.1 RPG (WNBA Record), 1.9 APG, 1.3 SPG.
• The Record Book: Set the all-time WNBA record for consecutive double-doubles (15) and rebounds per game (13.1) in a single season.
• The Defensive Impact: Led the league in offensive rebounds per game (5.1) and anchored a Sky defense that dropped nearly 11 points in efficiency when she was off the floor.
• The Verdict: While the 2024 Rookie of the Year race with Caitlin Clark was the headline, Reese’s historic rebounding established her as the most dominant interior force in the modern game.

New team, new era…but first let’s take a look back.

In 2024, the WNBA entered a new stratosphere of popularity, and Angel Reese was the engine in the paint. Coming out of LSU as a National Champion, the “Bayou Barbie” didn’t just adapt to the professional game—she bent the league’s history to her will. As she transitions to Atlanta in 2026, we’re revisiting the three pillars that made Reese’s debut season with the Chicago Sky a statistical anomaly.

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The Rebounding Monopoly

Angel Reese didn’t just grab boards; she owned them. Her 2024 season was an audit of the league’s rebounding record book.

• The Streak: Reese recorded 15 consecutive double-doubles, shattering the previous record of 12 held by the legendary Candace Parker.
• The Volume: Reese finished the season with 446 total rebounds, the second-most in a single season in WNBA history. She also became the first player to record three consecutive games with 20+ rebounds.
• Offensive Glass: Averaging 5.1 offensive rebounds per game, Reese provided the Sky with an elite “Second-Chance Operating System” that frustrated even the most seasoned defensive frontcourts.

The Defensive Anchor

Critics often focused on her shooting percentage, but the defense told a different story. The Chicago Sky’s defensive rating was equivalent to a top-6 unit when Reese was on the floor (101.4). When Reese sat, that number plummeted to 112.4—the worst in the league. Her ability to switch onto smaller guards and her relentless pursuit of “stocks” (steals + blocks) made her an immediate Defensive Player of the Year candidate.

The Cultural Shift

Beyond the box score, Reese brought an “It Girl” energy to the Chicago Sky that resulted in record-breaking attendance and jersey sales, proving that you didn’t need a three-point shot to be a global superstar; you just needed a motor that never stops.

And it’s been up from there.

Featured Photo: Courtesy of John Mac of Wikimedia Commons

Author Bio

Jael Rucker is the founder of Decked Out Magazine. She has previously worked as the Associate Commerce Editor at PureWow, focusing on analytics and trends to pitch stories and optimize articles that build and engage their audience. Her work has also been seen in Footwear News and WWD. Prior to 2024, she was the style and pop culture editor at ONE37pm for over three years, contributing numerous product reviews, brand profiles and fashion trend reports, which included interviewing Steph Curry, Snoop Dogg and more.