Quietly, Reese is somewhere smiling. She\u2019s put together career-highs in nearly every statistical category this year, including points per game, field goal percentage, and assists. She\u2019s also leading the league in rebounding once again.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Aug 25, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Sky franchise legend and WNBA Champion Candace Parker speaks during a press conference before a WNBA game between the Chicago Sky and Las Vegas Aces at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images \/ Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images<\/p>\n
Yet, despite putting the city on her back and carrying them, Reese will need a bit more help if Chicago plans on doing anything significant in the near future.\u00a0<\/p>\n
For the entirety of the season, the Sky have racked up L\u2019s, resulting in them being at the bottom of the totem pole<\/a>. Parker, unsurprisingly, doesn\u2019t like the direction her former franchise is heading. Having won a title with Chicago just a few years ago, they look like a completely different team.\u00a0<\/p>\n There are, however, a few bright spots. In addition to Reese balling out, Kamilla Cardoso has taken the next step in her development and is now viewed as one of the best young bigs in the league. Additionally, Ariel Atkins is a bona fide scorer<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n As a whole, Parker would like to see them add a few more pieces in the offseason and continue their internal growth. Ultimately, whatever they decide to do, the franchise, from Parker\u2019s point of view, should focus on Reese.\u00a0<\/p>\n Nowadays, it\u2019s easy for young star players to concentrate on one side of the ball and make a name for themselves. But for Reese, she\u2019s getting it done in multiple ways.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cI don\u2019t think it\u2019s just on the offensive end. I think it\u2019s on the defensive end, as well.\u201d<\/p>\n