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“She’s in That Bag Now” – Dwyane Wade Lauds Angel Reese’s Rise, Compares Her to Draymond Green

Angel Reese is hoopin’, dawg! Dwyane Wade praises her rise as she dominates the WNBA and speaks up in CBA talks.

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Dwyane Wade has been praising Angel Reese, especially since he holds a minority stake in the Chicago Sky. He praised the forward after her recent form and also compared her to NBA legend Draymond Green.

Dwayne Wade said, “Angel Reese is hooping, dawg. Her game is opening up. Her bag is opening up. Her confidence is getting even higher. She in that bag now. She’s playing the game like a more aggressive Draymond Green.”

The 23-year-old has delivered standout performances in recent weeks, showcasing her growing impact. Angel Reese recently became the first player in WNBA history to have back to back games with 15- points, 15+ rebounds, and 5+ assists. She is averaging 14.0 points, 12.6 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 1.5 steals in 21 games.

Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers at the 2025 WNBA All-Star practice session! ✨ pic.twitter.com/WoUhHkyHlF
— I talk hoops 🏀 (@trendyhoopstars) July 18, 2025

Her defensive versatility and playmaking have sparked comparisons to Warriors veteran Draymond Green. She mirrors Green’s ability to guard multiple positions across the court with tenacity. The forward has also initiated offense with playmaking abilities. Her aggressive nature on the court has also paved the way for such comparisons.

Angel Reese Joins All-Star Roster and CBA Push

Angel Reese is also expected to feature in the All-star weekend game for Team Collier against Team Clark. She is also in Indianapolis to take part in the CBA negotiations with the WNBA league management.

I asked Angel Reese about the CBA negotiations and the most important steps going forward now.

Reese: “It’s bigger than me. … We’re not gonna stop until we get what we want, and yesterday’s meeting really woke me up to the eyes of we aren’t getting what we deserve.” pic.twitter.com/oxjPPYAyu4
— Meghan L. Hall (@ItsMeghanLHall) July 18, 2025

After the first round of CBA discussions, Reese said, “It’s bigger than me. We’re not gonna stop until we get what we want, and yesterday’s meeting really woke me up to the eyes of we aren’t getting what we deserve.”

The CBA agreement represents the conditions of work for the players in the upcoming cycle. WNBA league officials are locked in talks with the players to finalize the conditions of the agreement. These discussions are often complex and time-consuming, given the range of interests involved.