Su Bird's powerful praise for Angel ree incredibly impressive in a recent episode of a touch more the podcast hosted by WNBA Legend sub bird and US Soccer Star Megan rapino the conversation turned to the rising talent in the WNBA among the standout names discussed was Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese who has been making headlines with her phenomenal performances on the court subir didn't hold back in her admiration for Reese describing the rookie is incredibly impressive this praise comes as Reese continues to break records and set new benchmarks in her debut season her standout achievement recording three consecutive games with 20 or more rebounds a feat that has never been accomplished in WNBA history bird highlighted Reese's remarkable accomplishments including tying Tina Charles for the most double doubles by a rookie in a single season with 22 double doubles already on the board in plenty of games left in the season Reese is on track to surpass This Record bird emphasized she's continuing to just rack up the double doubles she just hit backto back back 20 rebound games it is incredibly impressive Megan rapino known for her sharp insights and love for standout athletic performances echoed bird sentiments she remarked on the sheer volume of rebounds Reese's pulling down stating it's crazy that's wild so many rebounds that's just when people have a specific skill and it's just like they're the best at this like one thing it's just so cool to see that I love that ree's rookie season stats are a testament to her prowess on the court averaging 13.5 points and 12.9 rebounds per game she is the only rookie maintaining a double double average and leads the WNBA in rebounds her recent games have been particularly noteworthy against the Las Vegas Aces she recorded 11 points and 22 rebounds against the Connecticut Sun she notched 13 points and 20 rebounds and against the Phoenix Mercury she contributed 19 points and 20 rebounds despite the Chicago Sky facing a challenging period losing four of their last five games and currently sitting at number eight in the WNBA rankings with an 11 to 18 record Reese's performance has remained a bright spot with 11 games remaining the sky playoff hopes hang in the balance but Reese's contributions continue to Showcase why she is one of the most exciting rookies in reent memory sub Bird's praise underscores the impact ree is making in the league her impressive play on the Court combined with the recognition from Legends like bird and rapino solidifies her status as a future star in the WNBA