Lisa Leslie, a three-time WNBA MVP, directed some blunt advice at Angel Reese during a recent Sitdown with Chicago Sky Forward.
Leslie joined Reese for the latest edition of the podcast “Unapologetically Angel”. At one point during the conversation, the WNBA legend answered a question of which part of 2024 All-Star’s games she could improve on her way into season two.
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Lisa Leslie, former American basketball player, participates in the woman’s gold medal play between Team France and Team USA on day sixteen of the Paris Olympic Games 2024 in Bercy Arena on August 11, 2024 in Paris, France. (Catherine Steenkeste/Getty Images)
“The greatest advice I have for you will be how you shoot your layups, period. We will solve it. It can be corrected for you,” replied Leslie.
The two-time WNBA champion then pointed out some of Reese’s forces when she is on the hardwood.
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“I think your outside shot improves. I love that your ball handling is good, your defense improves. I love the fact that you were like putting so much pressure on them defensively. And just the idea you will get better .
Leslie continued to praise Reese’s willingness to put the work in, which she believes will eventually allow Sky Star to reach her full potential.
“To hear you, and like … yes ‘I want to learn. I want to work hard. I want to be better,’ my heart melted.” Leslie added. “The fact that you already have that attitude you will get better. And I can help you get better. I’m positive.”
Chicago Sky Player Angel Reese under Wnba All Star Game at Footprint Center. (Mark J. Revilas-usa Today Sports)
Reese delivered a memorable Rookie WNBA season when she broke several league registers. The former LSU standout ended 15 consecutive matches with a double-double, marking the longest strip of games that a player achieved the bang in the corpse story.
Reese’s scoring efficiency in the paint came under some control, with the sky making 42.2% of her layup attempts last season.
Chicago Sky Forward Angel Reese (5) seems to pass the ball against Las Vegas Aces during the first half of the WinTrust Arena. (Kamil Krzaczynski-USA Today Sports)
Reese average 13.6 points, 13.1 rebounds and 1.9 assists per Match in 2024. Her total field target percentage accounted for 39.1% last season.
The sky ended the campaign in 2024 with a 13-27 record and could not qualify for the WNBA autumn period. The franchise parted ways with Teresa WeatherSpoon and later appointed Tyler Marsh as the team’s next head coach.
In a clip that was sent to her podcast’s instagram, Reese Weatherpoon’s dismissal said her “heart bridle”.
