Tina Thompson endorses Angel Reese for MVP alongside Clark and Wilson
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 9:43 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
Tina Thompson, a four-time WNBA champion, advocated for Angel Reese of the Atlanta Dream to be included in the MVP conversation during a podcast. Thompson praised Reese's impact on the Dream's performance this season, noting her contributions beyond scoring. Reese has recorded a single-season record of 30 double-doubles, averaging 16.1 points and 12.4 rebounds per game. Following a recent 103-59 victory over the Connecticut Sun, Reese expressed a desire to focus on the playoffs. The Dream currently occupies fourth place in the standings, vying for a playoff position with three regular-season games remaining.
- •Thompson believes Reese should be considered for MVP.
- •Reese extended her double-double record to 30 in the victory against Connecticut.
- •The Atlanta Dream are currently in fourth place in the standings.
- •Reese averages 16.1 points and 12.4 rebounds per game this season.
- •The Dream has three regular-season games left to secure playoff positioning.
- 9:43 PMYahoo Sports — “It Just Looks Different”: Angel Reese Gets Backing From 4-Time WNBA Champion To Join Caitlin Clark, A’ja Wilson In MVP Race
"This season’s MVP race may be between Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark and Las Vegas Aces’ A’Ja Wilson, but for four-time WNBA champion Tina Thompson, another prominent name should be included in the list because of what she’s achieved so far this season. On Wednesday’s episode of the “Cousins” podcast with Hall of Famers Vince Carter [...]
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