Angel Reese has never been one to stay silent—and now, as her future with the Chicago Sky remains uncertain, she’s speaking from the heart. The rookie phenom, known as much for her fiery competitiveness as for her unapologetic confidence, just opened up about the one person who truly shaped her first WNBA season: Teresa Weatherspoon.
Their bond wasn’t just professional—it was personal. From the moment Reese arrived in Chicago, Weatherspoon became more than a coach; she became a mentor, a mother figure, a believer when few others did. As the Sky struggled through a rocky season at Wintrust Arena, criticism poured in on Weatherspoon’s coaching. But Reese didn’t hesitate to clap back.
“One thing I don’t play about is T-Spoon, so let’s not even try it,” she fired back during a press conference, defending her coach with the same fire she brings to the paint.
That loyalty ran deep. On her podcast Unapologetically Angel, Reese reflected on how much easier her rookie year was because of Weatherspoon’s experience.
“She already played the game. She knew what it was like, and she kept it real,” Reese said. “You know what we like, what we don’t like, what we want to do, what we don’t—and how to approach the game. That matters.”
But everything changed when the Sky abruptly dismissed Teresa Weatherspoon after the 2024 season. Her record—13-27—didn’t tell the full story of the rebuilding year. Reese was devastated.
“I’m heartbroken,” she wrote. “I’m literally lost for words knowing what this woman meant to me in such a pivotal point in my life. Many don’t even know what it’s like to be a Black woman in sports when nobody believes in you. I came to Chicago because of YOU.”
It was raw, emotional, and real—Angel Reese unfiltered. She called Weatherspoon “an unsung hero” and made it clear: her loyalty to T-Spoon wasn’t about stats or strategy. It was about trust.
Even after the dismissal, their connection didn’t fade. Weatherspoon later admitted Reese’s public support “meant everything.” And for Reese, that bond seems to still shape how she views the game—and her place in it.
Now, as the WNBA world buzzes with uncertainty around her next move, Reese just made another surprising decision: she’s stepping away from the 2026 Unrivaled League season. Despite leading Rose BC to a championship and posting the league’s first-ever 20–20 game, Reese said she needs a break—mentally and emotionally.
It’s a rare move for a young star at the height of fame, but it speaks volumes about her self-awareness. “I’m taking time to focus on my health and development,” she told close sources, choosing long-term strength over short-term spotlight.
The pause also gives Chicago Sky management room to reshape their roster—and maybe, just maybe, rebuild the kind of culture that Reese and Weatherspoon once believed in.
Fans are left wondering: what’s next for Angel Reese? Will she return to the Sky rejuvenated—or will a new chapter begin somewhere else?
One thing is certain—Reese’s words and emotions aren’t just headlines. They’re proof that behind the fierce competitor is a young woman still navigating the highs and heartbreaks of pro sports.
And if this latest confession shows anything, it’s that the legacy of Teresa Weatherspoon still echoes in Angel Reese’s game—and in her heart.
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