After a controversial week, Chicago let its play do the talking in a rocking homecoming for Reese.
WASHINGTON — At the podium after a win on Thursday, flanked by her star rookie and one of her veterans, Chicago Sky coach Teresa Weatherspoon was asked to describe her team to people who may be watching for the first time. She began with a defense of their humanity.
The first-year head coach had spent much of the last week steering the group past a maelstrom of discourse. It had been five days since theheard ‘round the world: Sky guard Chennedy Carter’s hard foul on Fever rookie phenom Caitlin Clark set off seemingly endless national discussion. The foul was later upgraded by the WNBA to a Flagrant 1; Weatherspooncalling it “not appropriate,” adding that it had been handled internally. Both teams moved on with their schedules.
The game felt like a showcase of her potential star power. It was a homecoming of sorts for Reese, who grew up in nearby Baltimore, and she secured tickets for everyone from her old friends to her trainers to her hairstylist. Her mother and brother sat courtside, as did her college coach, Kim Mulkey of LSU.
Reese’s development is just one piece of how this roster might ultimately come together and exceed expectations. Some preseason rankings had the Sky finishing. But they’re squarely in the middle of the pack, with a record of 4–5. There are some clear weaknesses here. But there are emerging strengths, too. There’s Reese, and herwith fellow rookie Kamilla Cardoso, who is now getting minutes after missing the first several weeks of the season with a shoulder injury.
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