Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese arrived at Sachs Recreation Center in Deerfield last week to be introduced to the media, and unlike what we saw with Caitlin Clark and other incoming rookies, she showed up to no fanfare and a place with subpar conditions.
Angel Reese’s entrance ahead of her introductory news conference with the Sky was a sight to behold.
The benefits of being a member of the 2023 NCAA women’s basketball champion LSU were no longer available. Her harsh new circumstances included playing for a team that won its only championship in 2021 and taking a seat at a folding table at a public recreation center.
Angel Reese has arrived at Sachs Recreation Center in Deerfield. pic.twitter.com/CiqWonDe5s
— Annie Costabile (@AnnieCostabile) April 24, 2024
Fans took to social media and responded the same way:
Going from the LSU facilities to THIS? Chileeeeeeee, I know she walked in there like https://t.co/7nJ60PB2dU
pic.twitter.com/8gpLmg76w3— LoLo (@LoLoByke) April 24, 2024
It's no wonder that Chicago has lost its biggest stars these last few years. These facilities are embarrassing and that matters a lot to players. Hopefully the Sky will finally start investing in this franchise to give these women the conditions they deserve. https://t.co/OTf8ttEElK
— Alexis (@alexishoopss) April 25, 2024
Meanwhile this is how the Lynx welcomed Alissa Pili lol pic.twitter.com/pRkreHX1pW https://t.co/n4bDsUEHW1
— 💜 (@thefutxre) April 24, 2024
Each day that goes by, it’s more remarkable that the Sky won the title in 2021 despite having underwhelming resources. https://t.co/BavV9Fx0zC pic.twitter.com/KbP2exf2p7
— Chris Williamson (@CWilliamson44) April 24, 2024
I hope the Cardoso-Reese era forces the Sky ownership to invest in proper facilities. https://t.co/lpUVOzchTY
— Heather Rose (@heatherrosegoes) April 24, 2024
hey this is where you and your money step in @DwyaneWade https://t.co/XCFkaw9SB9 pic.twitter.com/ohbiTR8z6z
— mac. (@nmacheaux) April 24, 2024
What the fuck is this @WNBA @chicagosky ???? https://t.co/aG0wDQ3NQj pic.twitter.com/6wXR16OeW4
— Mo Love. (@xmonielove) April 24, 2024
Angel Reese is one of the game’s biggest stars, yet she didn’t exactly get the star treatment in her WNBA welcome. The No. 7 overall pick entered a near-empty gym with no fans and only a few reporters there to welcome her to the next phase of her career.
She has the skill and stardom to change everything for the franchise, and hopefully, it will lead to better facilities. She can also put butts in seats at the Sky play at Wintrust Arena, which has a capacity of 10,387. Last season, the team averaged 7,242 per game, via Wikipedia.com.
Angel Reese Brings Championship Expertise To The Chicago Sky
Angel Reese (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
Angel Reese is one of the most talented prospects in the WNBA. The Chicago Sky drafted the former college star, and many believe she can help the team get to the next level soon.
The number seven overall pick comes to the Sky after winning an NCAA Championship with the LSU Tigers in 2023. The team got to the Elite 8 this past March before they were eliminated by Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes.
Her championship experience can sorely be used for a team that finished 18-22 last year and fifth in the conference.
