# Angel Reese Wins WNBA Finals

> Angel Reese leads Atlanta Dream to 2026 WNBA Finals after outperforming draft class peers.
- Title: Angel Reese Wins WNBA Finals · EssentiallySports | Shortify
- Summary: Angel Reese leads Atlanta Dream to 2026 WNBA Finals after outperforming draft class peers. Angel Reese became the first 2024 draft pick to reach WNBA Finals…
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- Source: EssentiallySports — https://essentiallysports.com/wnba-basketball-news-sheryl-swoopes-brittney-griner-react-after-espn-explicitly-points-out-what-angel-reese-achieved-that-caitlin-clark-cameron-brink-others-couldnt
- Author: Siddharth Rawat
- Published: 2026-10-12T01:54:19+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: angel reese, atlanta dream, wnba, 2026 wnba finals, caitlin clark, cameron brink, sheryl swoopes, brittney griner, sports
## Angel Reese's Draft Class Achievement
Angel Reese became the first 2024 draft pick to reach WNBA Finals before peers.

> Put some respect on Angel Reese’s name 👏
## ESPN Highlights Reese's Success
ESPN pointed out Reese's achievement after Atlanta swept New York Liberty in semifinals.
## Swoopes and Griner Support Reese
Swoopes and Griner liked ESPN's post to show appreciation for Reese.
## Reese's Offensive and Rebound Skills
Reese averages 18 points and 8.4 rebounds while anchoring defense with 1.6 steals.
## Reese's 2026 Defensive Player of Year
Reese named 2026 Defensive Player of Year after Atlanta's strong regular season.
## Reese Wins 2026 WNBA Championship
Atlanta Dream faces Golden State Valkyries in 2026 WNBA Finals on Oct 17.
## Key takeaway

Angel Reese became the first 2024 draft pick to reach WNBA Finals, outperforming Caitlin Clark and others.