Angel Reese breaks WNBA great Candace Parker's double-double record as torrid rookie season continues

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Angel Reese’s Rookie of the Year argument just got better after rewriting the WNBA history books on Sunday night.

The Chicago Sky fell to the Seattle Storm, 84-71, but Reese collected her 13th straight double-double, which broke WNBA great Candace Parker’s record across multiple seasons. 

Reese, who had 17 points and 14 rebounds in the loss, has seen double digits in at least two stat columns in each game since June 4. 

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Angel Reese, #5 of the Chicago Sky, looks on during the game against the Seattle Storm at Climate Pledge Arena on July 5, 2024 in Seattle. (Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Fans were praising Reese for her efforts, including one X user who posted, "Anytime you’re breaking a Candace Parker record, you’re doing something ridiculous."

The double-double came on a fastbreak, when fellow Sky rookie Kamila Cardosa missed a layup, but Reese was right there for the rebound. She put the ball right back into the basket for two more points, securing the double-double and history all at once. 

Another who took notice of Reese’s performance was Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant, who simply reposted Bleacher Report’s graphic of the double-double record with a fire emoji, showing his support of the LSU product. 

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This Reese double-double also came in the third quarter, which is impressive in itself. However, this streak has seen similar performances, as Reese is definitely acclimated to life in the WNBA. 

The Rookie of the Year conversation has already been brought up, too, as Reese and her