Angel Reesedoesn’t want to hear about rivalries when it comes to her teammateKamilla Cardoso. Ahead of the Chicago Sky’s latest game, Reese opened up about her bond with the fellow rookie, and her message couldn’t have been clearer: they’re not rivals, they’re teammates pushing each other to be great.
The WNBA spotlight has followed both Reese and Cardoso since they entered the league, and fans have tried to frame their success as a competition. But Reese is shutting that down. “I hate that people always try to put us against each other,” she said. “We’re better together.” For Reese, it’s about showing that two rising stars can share the same court and make each other stronger.
Reese hints at the truth behind her bond with Cardoso
Their chemistry has been building since draft night, but this season it’s impossible to ignore. Reese pointed out that Cardoso’s quiet but steady presence keeps her motivated, even when things get tough. “She might not say much, but she’s always smiling,” Reese explained. That positivity has been contagious in the locker room and on the court.
Reese also admitted she’s constantly in Cardoso’s ear, reminding her of just how dominant she can be. “I tell her like nobody can guard you. Everybody in front of you should be fooled,” Reese said with a smile. That encouragement is paying off, as Cardoso is beginning to play with more confidence, crashing the boards and scoring inside with authority.
Fans saw that growth firsthand in her last outing. Cardoso put together one of her best games yet, and Reese couldn’t hide her pride. “When Kamilla’s confident and Kamilla’s eating my gosh, she was eating last night we’re an even better team,” Reese said. Those kinds of performances are exactly what Chicago needs to keep climbing in the standings.
What stands out most is the trust and respect between the two. Instead of being split apart by outside noise, Reese and Cardoso are proving that young stars can thrive together.
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