{"id":171584,"date":"2025-08-24T11:41:08","date_gmt":"2025-08-24T11:41:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/171584\/"},"modified":"2025-08-24T11:41:08","modified_gmt":"2025-08-24T11:41:08","slug":"angel-reese-reacts-to-drawing-bold-comparison-to-lakers-3-time-nba-champion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/171584\/","title":{"rendered":"Angel Reese Reacts to Drawing Bold Comparison to Lakers\u2019 3-Time NBA Champion"},"content":{"rendered":"

Angel Reese\u2019s sophomore season has turned into a showcase of elite production and star potential. From signature sneaker deals to becoming the face of NBA<\/a> 2K26, the Chicago Sky forward is building a brand that extends far beyond basketball.<\/p>\n

But when a Lakers legend compared her style to Hall of Famer James Worthy, Reese\u2019s response revealed exactly why she\u2019s becoming one of the WNBA<\/a>\u2019s most compelling young stars.<\/p>\n

How Did Angel Reese React to Being Compared to James Worthy?<\/p>\n

The conversation started after the Sky\u2019s 91-85 victory over the New York Liberty, when reporter Brandon \u201cScoop B\u201d Robinson asked Reese about being compared to Worthy<\/a>, the three-time NBA champion who helped define the Lakers\u2019 \u201cShowtime\u201d era in the 1980s.<\/p>\n

Reese admitted the comparison caught her off guard, but showed the curiosity that drives great players.<\/p>\n

\u201cI haven\u2019t watched much of his game, but now that I know I\u2019ll go back and watch some clips of him,\u201d Reese said.<\/p>\n

Rather than getting caught up in the flattery, the 23-year-old\u00a0kept the focus on her own development and process.<\/p>\n

\u201cI just try to perfect my own craft,\u201d she told Robinson.<\/p>\n

Her response grew more thoughtful as she addressed the outside pressure and expectations that come with being a rising star:<\/p>\n

\u201cI think everybody has their own pace. Everybody wants me to do everything on their time and I do things at my own time and I don\u2019t let anybody speed me up. I continue to work. I know I put my head down and work. I mean nobody\u2019s giving me jump shots. It\u2019s not like I\u2019m passing up jump shots.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cEverybody\u2019s guarding me up so I\u2019m going to blow by them every chance that they get. The shots that I\u2019ve taken this year when they have backed off me I have taken the shot either made it or I missed it. So I know I\u2019m just continuing to get better and just continue to build confidence.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Angel Reese is already a double-double machine \u2014 but which NBA legend does her game resemble?<\/p>\n

I say @JamesWorthy42<\/a>! Lakers HOF\u2019er @ShowtimeCooper<\/a> sees it too! @Reese10Angel<\/a> tells me she\u2019ll be watching game tape of the Lakers Hall of Famer.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udd17 My Latest \u27a1\ufe0f\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/tmiM2jBYxc<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 \ud83d\udc51 Brandon \u201cScoop B\u201d Robinson (@ScoopB) August 22, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

That balance of humility and confidence has become Reese\u2019s calling card throughout her young career. She didn\u2019t dismiss the comparison to one of basketball\u2019s greats, but she also didn\u2019t let it shift her focus from the daily work of improvement.<\/p>\n

The connection to Worthy isn\u2019t just media speculation. Lakers legend Michael Cooper, who played alongside Worthy during those championship years, was the first to make the comparison. \u201cI would say that without the dunks,\u201d Cooper explained. \u201cShe can get to the basket; she can get flamboyant about it.\u201d<\/p>\n

Worthy himself later endorsed the comparison, telling Robinson he respected Reese\u2019s game and looked forward to watching her career develop.<\/p>\n

What Records Is Reese Chasing With Her Double-Double Dominance?<\/p>\n

Beyond the comparisons and praise, Reese\u2019s production tells the story of a player operating at an elite level. Her consistency has earned her the nickname \u201cdouble-double machine\u201d for good reason.<\/p>\n

Against the Connecticut Sun, Reese posted 11 points, 11 rebounds, and five assists in 31 minutes of action. That performance marked her 45th career double-double, tying Tina Charles for the most in a player\u2019s first two WNBA seasons.<\/p>\n

The game also gave Reese her 19th double-double of the 2025 campaign, pulling her even with Alyssa Thomas and A\u2019ja Wilson for the league lead. That\u2019s rarified air for any player, let alone someone who was drafted just over a year ago with the seventh overall pick.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udea8 HISTORY IN CHICAGO \ud83d\udea8<\/p>\n

With this bucket, Angel Reese notches her 45th career double-double \u2014 tying Tina Charles (2010\u201311) for the most ever across a player\u2019s first two WNBA seasons.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s her 19th of the season, tying Alyssa Thomas and A\u2019ja Wilson for the league lead. Charles\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/TZf1Q3MZAX<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 WNBA (@WNBA) August 23, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Reese\u2019s rebounding numbers particularly stand out. She leads the WNBA with 12.2 rebounds per game, showcasing the relentless motor and positioning that made her a star at LSU. Her ability to impact winning through hustle plays, second-chance opportunities, and defensive rebounding has become the foundation of her professional game.<\/p>\n

However, individual excellence hasn\u2019t translated to team success for Chicago. The Sky\u2019s impressive victory over the powerhouse Liberty was quickly followed by their loss to Connecticut, marking the eighth defeat in their last 10 games. The inconsistency has plagued Chicago throughout the season, despite Reese\u2019s historic production.<\/p>\n

Still, Reese\u2019s trajectory remains upward. Her improving offensive game, combined with her established rebounding dominance and growing confidence, validates every comparison to basketball legends.<\/p>\n