Angel Reese Shares ‘Embarrassing’ Moment from Training Camp After Reaching WNBA Finals with Atlanta Dream

Angel Reese has made it to the WNBA Finals ahead of Caitlin Clark, providing insight into her journey after the Atlanta Dream’s three-game sweep of the New York Liberty in the semifinals. In a postgame press conference, Reese recounted an experience from training camp where Coach Karl Smesko paused a drill, requiring her to hit two consecutive 3-pointers before the rest of the team could proceed. She admitted feeling upset with Smesko and anxious about disappointing her teammates during that moment.

Despite her struggles with shooting, which prompted her to embrace the nickname ‘Mebounds’ through merchandise, Reese has shown improvement since her rookie season. She finished the regular season with a shooting percentage of 45.1% and performed well in the playoffs, hitting five out of 13 three-point attempts. The Dream will pursue their first championship, with the Finals set to start on October 17.