Reese was named an All-Star in an injury-shortened rookie year

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Ahairline fracture in her left wrist has brought a premature end to Angel Reese’s rookie season in the WNBA. Reese had a record-breaking debut season for the Chicago Sky, who remain in the fight for a playoff spot without her — but the former NCAA champion with LSU still has plenty of detractors working against her.

Tha analyst who is arguably Reese’s most prominent critic continues to lead the charge against her after throwing his support behind Indiana Fever point guard Caitlin Clark — Reese’s collegiate rival. Even with Reese done for the year following her wrist injury, bad-faith debate continues as those away from the court unfavorably compare the two rookies.

Jason Whitlock slams Reese and her “highlight-free” rookie season

Jason Whitlock — the former ESPN personality now found at conservative news outlet The Blaze — ripped Reese on X/Twitter in an effort to push back against the characterization of Reese’s rookie season as “unforgettable.” Whitlock sarcastically asked his followers to find highlights from “Chi-Town Barbie” in 2024, and continued to insist that her “single basketball highlight” remains “taunting” Clark during LSU’s win over Iowa in the 2023 national championship game.

For most fans, it is easy to satisfy curiosity about what Reese achieved in her maiden season. After heading to Chicago as the seventh overall pick in April’s draft, Reese quickly shattered the league record for consecutive double-doubles and total rebounds in a season.

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Though she struggled with her shot and claimed some of those rebounds by cleaning up her misses around the rim, Reese has won a ton of praise for her motor, tenacity, and nose for the ball — exciting basketball fans in a different way than Clark, who impresses with her smooth playmaking and lethal shooting.

Reese has proven time and time again that hatred only fuels her. Even though her 2024 season is done, the 22-year-old’s WNBA story is just beginning — and the improvement in her game from year one to year two could shock many, including Whitlock.

Latest Photo Of Jason Kelce’s Shocking Body Transformation Confirms He Won’t Be Coming Out Of Retirement Anytime Soon

Jason Kelce (Photo by Isaiah Vazquez/Getty Images)
Philadelphia Eagles legend Jason Kelce all but confirmed that he’ll never come out of retirement after revealing a remarkable offseason body transformation.

Though he was still at the top of his game last year, Jason Kelce decided to hang up the cleats on his illustrious career that will lead to a spot in the Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility.

Because Kelce was playing at a high level in his age-36 season, many fans can’t help but wonder if he’d come out of retirement and return to the Eagles — especially if they’re in Super Bowl contention.

But during an interview with the Associated Press, Jason Kelce made it clear that a comeback is not happening. Kelce cited that the Eagles won’t be calling him back after his drastic offseason weight loss:

“They’re not going to call me to come back and play center at 260 pounds, and I’m moving on to the next thing and I’m excited to watch Cam (Jurgens). I really think Cam is going to be tremendous this year. He’s going to really show people how great of a player he is.

He was good for us last year at right guard and he’s going to flourish at center. And for me personally, my days of playing are just done and I do not foresee any scenario taking place other than maybe medicine inventing a way to get rid of arthritis that I would ever entertain coming back at all anymore.”