Angel Reese reached a milestone of 1,000 career rebounds during the Atlanta Dream’s win over Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever on Saturday.
The forward became the fastest player in WNBA history to reach the milestone, accomplishing it in just 89 games.
WNBA World Reacts as Angel Reese Makes History During Win Over Caitlin Clark
Reese recorded 18 points and 8 rebounds as the Dream made it back-to-back wins over the Fever on Saturday. This came after her double-double against Clark and co. on Thursday, where she scored 21 points and grabbed 11 rebounds.
As Reese notched up another career milestone, fans heaped praise on the Dream star.
“1,000 rebounds in 79 games, 10 games faster than the previous record. Angel is unbelievable,” wrote basketball analyst Nekias Duncan on X.
1,000 rebounds in 79 games, 10 games faster than the previous record.
Angel is unbelievable.
— Nekias (Nuh-KAI-us) Duncan (@NekiasNBA) June 20, 2026
The “Hoop Central” also pointed out Reese’s historic run.
“BREAKING: ANGEL REESE IS THE FASTEST PLAYER IN WNBA HISTORY TO REACH 1,000 REBOUNDS. SPECIAL,” they wrote.
BREAKING: ANGEL REESE IS THE FASTEST PLAYER IN WNBA HISTORY TO REACH 1,000 REBOUNDS
SPECIAL. 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/Q61BSwnbqe
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) June 20, 2026
A basketball podcaster claimed that many basketball fans owed Reese an apology for underestimating her.
“A lot of people owe her an apology,” he wrote.
A lot of people owe her an apology https://t.co/PbV66nYNET
— New Dawn (@imageofanewdawn) June 20, 2026
The “Real App” pointed out how Reese joined Shaquille O’Neal in an exclusive group.
“Angel Reese is the fastest WNBA/NBA player to reach 1,000 rebounds since Shaq in 1993,” they wrote.
Angel Reese is the fastest WNBA/NBA player to reach 1,000 rebounds since Shaq in 1993. pic.twitter.com/TCJ2X94zYH
— Real App (@realapp) June 20, 2026
FanDuel also chimed in with the news of Reese’s latest record. The record was previously held by Tina Charles, who recorded 1,000 rebounds in 89 games.
“The fastest player in WNBA history to reach 1000+ rebounds: ANGEL REESE – 79 games. She beats Tina Charles’ previous record of 89 games,” they wrote.
The fastest player in WNBA history to reach 1000+ rebounds:
ANGEL REESE — 79 games
She beats Tina Charles’ previous record of 89 games 😤 pic.twitter.com/4OuKmN23gD
— FanDuel (@FanDuel) June 20, 2026
A basketball fan hailed Reese’s rebounding skills.
“She is such an incredible rebounder,” they wrote.
She is such an incredible rebounder. https://t.co/ftIdAjOXhn
— Brandon Lasowski (@BrandonLasowski) June 20, 2026
Another fan pointed out how Reese achieved this milestone despite the injuries she has had to overcome.
“I want to remind folks that Angel missed a lot of last year and didn’t finish her rookie year, yet she still accomplished this feat ten games faster than the previous faster player to reach 1,000 career rebounds,” they wrote.
I want to remind folks that Angel missed a lot of last year and didn’t finish her rookie year, yet she still accomplished this feat ten games faster than the previous faster player to reach 1,000 career rebounds. https://t.co/sebcIhSHyK
— Marcus S. (Yankees 46-28) (@MarcusS484828) June 20, 2026
However, one fan took a dig at Reese’s record.
“How many of those are from her own missed layups?” They wrote.
How many of those are from her own missed layups?
— Desert Dweller (@IvysDad522) June 20, 2026
Reese was traded to the Dream before the start of the 2026 WNBA season, but has enjoyed an impressive start to life in Atlanta. She is averaging 15.1 points and 12.2 rebounds per game this season and has the Dream off to an 11-4 start (third-best in the WNBA).
