Serena Williams’ husband Alexis Ohanian has shared his admiration for Chicago Sky star Angel Reese’s record-breaking accomplishment in her rookie year. The 22-year-old recently made WNBA history with her remarkable tally of points, rebounds and assists.
After her impressive achievements in college basketball with LSU, Reese entered her debut season in the WNBA with high expectations. The 22-year-old hasn’t buckled under the pressure, seamlessly adapting to the demands of the league with her sustained high level of play.
In Chicago Sky’s game against the Las Vegas Aces on June 27, Angel Reese recorded 18 points and 11 rebounds, extending her impressive streak of double-doubles to nine games. Although her team suffered a 95-83 loss, Reese broke new ground as the fastest player in WNBA history to achieve over 200 points, 175 rebounds and 25 steals.
Serena Williams’ husband Alexis Ohanian, who is a staunch supporter of women’s sports, praised the 22-year-old’s achievement on social media.
“👀 @Reese10Angel balling,” he posted on X.
This is not the only record Angel Reese has broken in the WNBA, as her streak of seven straight double-doubles, which has now extended to nine, is the most consecutive double-doubles by a rookie.
The Chicago Sky star’s remarkable accomplishment caught the attention of tennis legend Billie Jean King, who extended her heartfelt congratulations to the 22-year-old.
“Congratulations, Angel Reese!” King wrote on X.
“Be a decent sports fan” – Serena Williams’ husband Alexis Ohanian stood up for Angel Reese after she broke down in tears over ‘death threats’
Serena Williams and her husband Alexis Ohanian (Source: Getty)© Provided by Sportskeeda Tennis
Shortly before her WNBA debut, Angel Reese’s final NCCA women’s basketball championship with LSU ended in a 94-87 loss to Caitlin Clark’s University of Iowa in the Elite Eight.
Reese broke down in tears during the team’s post-match press conference, revealing that she had been subjected to death threats and attacks since LSU’s NCAA championship win in 2023.
“I’ve been through so much. I’ve seen so much. I’ve been attacked so many times. Death threats. I’ve been sexualized. I’ve been threatened,” Angel Reese said.
“I just try to stand strong for my teammates because I don’t want them to see me down and not be there for them. All this has happened since I won the national championship,” she added.
Serena Williams’ husband Alexis Ohanian shared his support for Angel Reese, calling for an end to racially motivated harassment and death threats against players.