‘She’s not a good player’: Angel Reese quietly benched as criticism mounts
Angel Reese, a prominent player for the Atlanta Dream, has faced significant criticism following a poor performance in a recent game. Despite starting the season with some success, her latest outing saw her benched after struggling with turnovers and shooting efficiency. This has raised concerns about her impact on the team and her overall performance this season.
- ▪Angel Reese was benched during a game against the Las Vegas Aces after a disappointing performance.
- ▪In 29 minutes, she scored only nine points and had eight turnovers, leading the league in turnovers.
- ▪Reese's struggles began in the preseason and continued into the regular season, despite a brief improvement in her first two games.
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