Angel Reese has reached the point where almost everything she does becomes a conversation.
That is not necessarily a bad thing.
In fact, it is one of the clearest signs that she has become a star.
Reese brings attention to the WNBA every time she steps on the floor. Her rebounding, physicality and personality give fans something to talk about.
The criticism comes with the territory.
So do the jokes.
But Reese has shown that she can take the noise and turn it into part of her brand.
That matters.
Professional sports need athletes who can command an audience without needing a microphone in their hand.
Reese has figured that out remarkably quickly.
Now the basketball development becomes the interesting part.
She is still learning, still improving and still only scratching the surface of what she can become.
The WNBA did not just get a talented young player. It got someone people actually care about watching.
