Angel Reese, the Chicago Sky’s star player, took to social media to congratulate A’ja Wilson, the Las Vegas Aces’ superstar, on her record-breaking season ¹. Wilson made WNBA history by scoring the most points in a single season, surpassing Jewell Loyd’s previous record ². Reese, who is currently recovering from a season-ending wrist injury, praised Wilson as her favorite player, saying “CONGRATS A! You deserve this! Forever & always my favorite player!!”.
Reese, who had an impressive rookie season, leading the league in rebounds per game with 13.1, expressed her admiration for Wilson’s talent and achievements ¹. Despite her own season being cut short, Reese’s post showed her appreciation for Wilson’s hard work and dedication to the sport ⁴. Wilson, who is on pace to win her third WNBA MVP award, has been dominant all season, averaging 27.3 points, 11.9 rebounds, and 2.7 blocks per game ⁴.
The bond between Reese and Wilson is evident, with Reese previously revealing that Wilson is her idol and inspiration ². The two players have shown mutual respect and admiration for each other’s skills, with Reese even joking about ditching her Reebok endorsement to wear Wilson’s Nike sneakers ². Wilson’s record-breaking season is a testament to her talent and perseverance, and Reese’s congratulations are a nod to her admiration for Wilson’s achievements.
