Angel Reese didn’t just walk into the Barclays Center last Tuesday—she stormed in with history on her back and a chip on her shoulder. The Chicago Sky may have been overwhelmed by the New York Liberty’s firepower, but Reese turned the night into her own record book. With 17 points and 11 rebounds, the 22-year-old notched her 30th career double-double in just her 42nd WNBA game, the fastest anyone in league history has reached that mark. In a game dominated by the Liberty’s near-perfect start to the season, Reese gave fans the one highlight worth celebrating—and the WNBA’s official account agreed.
Not long after the final buzzer, the league’s main handle posted a tribute, acknowledging the milestone that separated Reese from the rest. And rightly so. With that double-double, Reese officially passed WNBA icons like Tina Charles (56 games), Candace Parker (56), Natalie Williams (58), and Lisa Leslie. Only 42 games into her career, she had done what took others years to reach. The math makes it even louder: she’s recorded a double-double in 71% of her games.
More history for the sophomore
Angel Reese becomes the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 30 career double-doubles—42 games in!
42 – Angel Reese
47 – Tina Charles
56 – Candace Parker
56 – Natalie Williams
58 – Lisa Leslie #WelcometotheW pic.twitter.com/I2ts6e4L5r
— WNBA (@WNBA) June 11, 2025
Her 30th wasn’t just a landmark—it was sharp, efficient, and dominant. 8-of-13 shooting, four offensive rebounds, and she didn’t need inflated minutes or empty stats to get there. She was clinical in a chaotic game. While Chicago struggled with 22 turnovers and a 19-point loss, Reese quietly did what she’s done every week since stepping into the league—show up and produce.
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