Candace Parker Makes Honest Angel Reese Assessment During Sky Loss

Candace Parker's Angel Reese 'C-Tier' Stance

Last month, Parker was asked to do a "tier" ranking of select WNBA stars during an interview with Complex Sports. Sky superstar forward Angel Reese was one of two players Parker was asked about whom she gave a "C-Tier" ranking to, which was the lowest tier she gave anybody.

In explaining this, Parker said, "I put her right at that C level. I think in terms of being above, you have to be able to have the ability to carry your team, be a one or two option. I think Angel Reese is fantastic at her role, which is offensive rebounding. She showed and demonstrated so much growth in that first year."

Parker doing this raised a lot of eyebrows, as some saw it as disrespect toward Reese.

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However, Parker has also shown Reese a lot of respect in the past. And she did so once again during the broadcast of Monday's game when asked about Reese's potential.

"I think it's endless, honestly," Parker said, per an X post from @ohnohedidnt24.

"You look at her body, you look at her ability to get up and down the floor — and I don't think it's just on the offensive end. I think it's on the defensive end, as well. And so I think, with a coach like Tyler Marsh, that has come from a winning pedigree with the Aces," Parker added. "I think the Sky is the limit, no pun intended."

Reese added another whopping 17 rebounds to her 2025 season total during the loss to Las Vegas, which is yet another reason she's deserving of praise.