​Angel Reese © X/ @AtlantaDreamAngel Reese led the Atlanta Dream to the franchise’s first WNBA Finals appearance since 2013. In her first season in Atlanta, she also created a lot of new fans with her approach to the game and dedication to winning, helping Team USA win FIBA World Cup gold and also becoming the WNBA Defensive Player of the Year. Sports broadcaster Craig Carton also apologized to the Dream player.Reese was one of the most effective frontcourt players during the postseason. However, her inconsistencies in the finals against the Golden State Valkyries’ defense cost the team. Still, Carton believed the WNBA world has “misjudged” her.On “The Craig Carton Show,” the analyst said:“That’s what Angel Reese is like. All of my commentary was negative. I apologize for that ’cause it shouldn’t be. I should have some respect for the fact that you have figured out how to capture my attention, that you have figured out how to be relevant in my world, and who am I? I am the representative of the American male public that has never watched a WNBA game and will never watch a WNBA game, and yet I seemingly know everything about you. … You resonate in a manner that no other athlete in this country resonates, and I challenge you to give me any athlete, male or female, that is actively playing that resonates in the same manner at the same level that Angel Reese does. Angel Reese is bigger than Caitlin Clark. Angel Reese is bigger than Sophie Cunningham. Angel Reese today is bigger than LeBron James, than Patrick Mahomes, than Mike Trout, than Aaron Judge because I don’t talk about these guys every day of the week.”Reese gave new energy to the Dream in the 2026 season and also brought a lot of fans to arenas. After spending two seasons in Chicago, she has found a home in Atlanta.OutKick reporter reveals Angel Reese blocked him on XAngel Reese has been one of the most polarizing players since she was drafted into the pro league. Meanwhile, Dan Zaksheske of the conservative sports media outlet OutKick revealed that the player had blocked him on X:“I found out while covering the WNBA Finals that Angel Reese blocked me on here. I’ve never tagged her or tweeted at her. I’ve asked her questions, reported on the things she says and does, and written about how she played. That’s my job.”Reese and the Dream will look to bolster their squad for next season. Along with some young players, they will also aim to add some defensive pieces in the offseason.READ MORE: Florida Governor-Elect Byron Donalds’ Wife Sends Strong Message to Sophie Cunningham After NASCAR Meetup Photo Goes ViralFormer NBA Player Challenges Angel Reese to Embrace the Villain Role Like Draymond Green Amid Podcast HiatusCollege Sports Network has you covered with the latest news, analysis, insights, and trending stories in the NBA, college football, men’s college basketball, women’s college basketball, and college baseball!