Basketball
Lisa Leslie shared her biggest piece of advice for fellow women’s basketball player, Angel Reese.
Leslie was a guest on Reese’s “Unapologetically Angel” show that was published on Thursday. Reese asked Leslie what advice she would have for the young player entering Reese’s second season in the WNBA.
“The biggest advice I have for you is going to be how you shoot your layups. Period,” Leslie said. “We’re going to fix that. That’s fixable for you … you’re going to get better, and I can help you get better.”
Leslie has worked with Reese and is helping her improve her game. She says that Reese has taken the most important first step.
“Hearing you like, ‘yes, I wanna learn, I wanna work hard. I wanna be better.’ Like, my heart melted,” Leslie said. “The fact that you already had that attitude, you’re going to get better. And I can help you get better. I’m positive.”
Reese, 22, was an All-Star during her rookie season in the WNBA this past year. She was the No. 7 overall pick in the 2024 draft by the Chicago Sky and averaged 13.6 points and 13.1 rebounds per game over 34 contests. Reese has also since begun playing in the new women’s 3-on-3 league called “Unrivaled.”
Leslie is one of the best players in women’s basketball history. She won two WNBA championships with the Los Angeles Sparks and won four gold medals at the Olympics.
As far as Reese’s game goes, she has struggled to finish her shots around the basket. She is frequently ridiculed for putting up putback attempts and missing them. If Leslie is able to help Reese improve that part of her game, she will be a much better player.
This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.
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