Angel Reese feels the love from Chicago Sky fans — and gives it back — in her return with Atlanta Dream
On a cool Wednesday night outside Wintrust Arena, the air had a different feel upon entry to the venue for the Chicago Sky’s final preseason game against the Atlanta Dream. There were plenty of blue and black No. 5 jerseys in the crowd, bought after the Sky selected Angel Reese with the No.
7 pick in the 2024 WNBA draft. Many fans came to show their support for the third-year forward, whom the Sky traded to the Dream on April 6 for two future first-round draft picks . “She was awesome,” said Shana Battle, 56, wearing a “Sky Town” Reese jersey.
“That’s the kind of player you need to win championships. “It felt like when (the Chicago Bulls) traded Derrick Rose. I felt like I got stabbed in the heart.
” Added Robert Merriweather, 60, who wore a No. 5 Sky home jersey: “I think she’s a great player … that’s who she is. ” Speaking earlier Wednesday, Reese said it was “best for me to move on” but didn’t express any animosity toward the Sky.
She’s playing for a contender now, and both sides are ready to put that chapter behind them. “I’m grateful for Chicago for putting me in a situation where I can come somewhere that I really wanted and (to) people that really wanted me,” Reese said. “I’m grateful to turn the page, no love lost.
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