Angel McCoughtry compares Angel Reese's game to her own Atlanta tenure

Reese won 2026 WNBA DPOY after joining the Finals-bound Dream

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 2h1 min read

“When I watch her … it just reminds me a lot of how I played.” 🤝 Former Atlanta Dream star Angel McCoughtry on the simi Via @YahooSports on X

What happened: Former Atlanta Dream star Angel McCoughtry said on Yahoo Sports Daily that watching Angel Reese reminds her of how she played during her own career. The endorsement follows McCoughtry crediting Reese's tenacity ahead of the title series.

Why it matters: Atlanta is making its first WNBA Finals appearance since 2013, when McCoughtry led the franchise to the championship round. Acquired via trade from Chicago, Reese anchored the roster's defensive turnaround while the Sky missed the postseason.

What to watch: Reese and the Dream now prepare to open the 2026 WNBA Finals.

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@YahooSports 2026-10-15T13:30:00.649888+00:00

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