Kelsey Plum identifies Angel Reese as a premier WNBA arena draw

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Kelsey Plum identifies Angel Reese as a premier WNBA arena draw
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Phoenix Mercury guard Kelsey Plum identified Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese as a player with the ability to sell out an entire arena. Plum made the comment during an interview with Boardroom, pointing to Reese's league-wide drawing power. Reese currently averages 16.1 points and 12.4 rebounds for the Dream this season. Her visibility has correlated with a franchise-record home sellout streak in Atlanta. Beyond her individual play, she maintains a substantial social media following that has continued through her participation in the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup. Plum, a three-time champion, noted that Reese’s influence now extends beyond digital engagement to on-court impact.

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  • Kelsey Plum named Angel Reese as a player capable of selling out arenas.
  • The Atlanta Dream have achieved 50 consecutive home sellouts this season.
  • Reese holds averages of 16.1 points and 12.4 rebounds for the Dream.
  • Reese contributed to Team USA’s group phase at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup.
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  • 1:17 PMYahoo SportsKelsey Plum’s instant Angel Reese answer makes major statement about Dream star
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Kelsey Plum bypasses Caitlin Clark with bold Angel Reese arena claim

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