While the world continues to celebrate Angel Reese’s dream trade to Atlanta from the Chicago Sky, a section of fans was taken aback as a basketball Hall of Famer was far from impressed with the Bayou Barbie’s future.
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If words could cut through your flesh, then this bold prediction surely could have that effect on Angel Reese. Dan Dakich, Indiana Basketball Hall of Famer, made some claims that will draw flak from Reese’s fanbase. “She’s ridiculous, she’s awful, and she will not last in Atlanta very long if she continues on this path,” was Dakich’s bold prediction. Clearly, no Angel Reese fan would like to hear that.
Me-bound queen Angel Reese is the worst player in the WNBA!@dandakich reacts to Angel Reese’s trade to the Atlanta Dream 👀 pic.twitter.com/bUMR6QZOoo
— Don’t @ Me (@DontAtMeDD) April 7, 2026
Dakich’s blunt assessment may stem from an old-school approach, as the 62-year-old might not be impressed by Reese’s brazen style and panache.
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Or it’s Angel’s inconsistency that doesn’t appeal to him. The skepticism-laced comment certainly shows that displeasure. Dakich feels Reese does not have the “It” factor in her game to keep up with how the Dream operates.
However, it is safe to say a 2x All-Star and 2x Rebounding Leader like Angel Reese is far from awful. Even then, is there any substance to this bold prediction about Reese struggling at the Dream? Or is Dakich simply exaggerating?
How Does Angel Reese Fit On The Dream Roster?
It’s no secret that Reese has her detractors, but writing her off seems a little premature at this time. Angel is known for being erratic, but there’s simply no match for her when it comes to collecting rebounds and attacking the rim.
Atlanta’s 30-14 record highlighted its inconsistency, much of which stemmed from a glaring weakness in rebounding. That’s precisely the issue Angel Reese is equipped to solve. The forward has led the WNBA in rebounding for two straight seasons with an average of 12.8 per game.
Angel can drastically change Atlanta’s dynamic. She has that grit and will to persevere, and brings in toughness and interior defense. Her skills directly address Atlanta’s rebounding and paint protection weaknesses. With expert perimeter shooter Alisha Gray, Reese can disrupt the paint with her 14-point average over her pro career.
Signing Reese will also reshuffle how the Dream operates going forward. With Angel coming in, Naz Hillmon’s time might get cut down. Reese will now become a starter for the Dream from day one.
Alisha Gray, Rhyne Howard, and Angel Reese do look like a winning trio, though, and there shouldn’t be any reason to doubt their talents. While Howard excels with her shooting and rebounding (17.5 ppg and 4.5 reb), Gray also has quite the spark in her game (18.4 ppg and 5.3 reb).
Reese will come out with a point to prove. It’s not just for naysayers like Dan Dakich, but also for his former bosses in the Chicago Sky front office, on how they let her go.
For Dream, this acquisition will be seen as a jackpot trade, as they have secured one of basketball’s big stars. Now, they will look to seek redemption and re-establish themselves as contenders. And if they can at least break into the Final Four this season, this trade is nothing less than a win.
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