Angel Reese praised ahead of WNBA playoffs as Defensive Player of Year candidate

As the WNBA playoffs approach, Rachel DeMita, a TV show host, highlighted Angel Reese as a key player, potentially in the running for Defensive Player of the Year. Reese's remarkable performance at the FIBA World Cup and her third consecutive Eastern Conference Player of the Week award have drawn attention. DeMita emphasized Reese's defensive skills, noting her ability to guard effectively against different positions. The Atlanta Dream's head coach Karl Smesko also expressed support for Reese, citing her strong defensive metrics. Meanwhile, Reese herself acknowledged that the defensive award should go to an Atlanta-based player, reinforcing the competitive atmosphere of the playoffs. She is currently averaging impressive statistics as the playoffs begin.

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