Sue Bird Reveals How Angel Reese Must Improve Next Season

Former WNBA star gives insight into how the young forward can reach her full potential

Bird points to areas where Reese can grow on both ends of the court

After a standout rookie season in the WNBA, Angel Reese is poised to take the next step in her career. The 6-foot-3 forward averaged 15.9 points and 9.5 rebounds per game for the Los Angeles Sparks, but there are still areas where she can improve.

Former WNBA star Sue Bird, who played against Reese in college, recently offered some advice on how the young forward can reach her full potential.

“Angel Reese is a special talent,” Bird said. “She has the size, the athleticism, and the skill to be one of the best players in the league. But she needs to improve her consistency and her defense to get there.”

Bird pointed to Reese's shooting as one area where she can improve. Reese shot just 41.1% from the field last season, and she needs to become more efficient if she wants to be a star in the WNBA.

"Angel is a great scorer, but she needs to be more consistent from the field," Bird said. "She needs to work on her shot selection and her footwork."

Reese also needs to improve her defense. She was often caught out of position last season, and she needs to be more aware of her surroundings on that end of the court.

"Angel is a good defender, but she can be better," Bird said. "She needs to work on her positioning and her communication with her teammates.

If Reese can improve in these areas, she has the potential to be one of the best players in the WNBA. She has all the tools to be a star, and she just needs to put it all together.

Bird's advice for Reese:

• Improve consistency from the field
• Work on shot selection and footwork
• Improve defense
• Work on positioning and communication

If Reese can follow Bird's advice, she has the potential to be one of the best players in the WNBA. She has all the tools to be a star, and she just needs to put it all together.