Randallstown native Angel Reese's offensive growth lifts Atlanta Dream near WNBA title

The Baltimore Banner reported that Angel Reese, a Randallstown native, has significantly improved her offensive game, contributing to the Atlanta Dream being one win away from a WNBA championship.

Reese, a three-time All-Star, has increased her three-point shooting percentage to 38.5% during the playoffs, up from a career average of 18.9%. The Dream have won all 16 games in which she made at least one three-pointer, including all three wins in their series against the Golden State Valkyries.

Her overall shooting percentage in the Finals has also improved to 47.8%, higher than her career mark of 43.4%. This offensive leap complements her already strong defensive and rebounding skills, which have been her hallmark throughout her career.

Despite some criticism and viral clips highlighting her missed shots, Reese's development has been supported by the Atlanta coaching staff, who have worked to shield her from negative outside noise and help her focus on improving her offensive skills.

Reese herself acknowledged that those around her were not surprised by her rapid offensive growth, which has been a long-anticipated progression in her game.