WNBA podcaster stirs debate, claims Angel Reese will have a better career than Finals MVP and Brittney Griner: "Potential is limitless"

By Michael Macasero

Modified Mar 27, 2025 04:04 GMT

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Angel Reese did not play in the Unrivaled semifinals and final for Rose BC because of an injured wrist. Despite that, she earned All-Unrivaled Second Team and the inaugural Defensive Player of the Year awards. The Chicago Sky forward is poised to be even more impactful when the 2025 WNBA season starts on May 16.

In the latest episode of the Moreau Sports Media Prod Co. podcast, host DJ said he expected big things from Reese in the future.

“I think she’s gonna be a future MVP in the WNBA. I think she’s gonna win a DPOY. I’m putting this on record. I think before her career is done, she will have a better career than Jonquel [Jones], and she’ll have a better career than Brittney Griner. … Her potential is limitless.”

(from 0:20 mark onwards)

Co-host Jordan laughed at the claims and told DJ he was “lathering on thick” for his comments about Angel Reese. The co-host did not agree with the trajectory DJ believes Reese will accomplish in her WNBA career.

The "Chi Barbie" has a long way to go before she can match the resumes of Jonquel Jones and Brittney Griner. Jones won the MVP in 2021 and bagged the WNBA Finals MVP last year. The 6-foot-6 center is also a winner of the Most Improved Player award in 2017 and the Sixth Player of the Year honor the following year. She is a five-time All-Star and five-time All-WNBA team member.

Brittney Griner never won an MVP, but she is a nine-time All-Star, a seven-time All-Defensive team member and a six-time All-WNBA selectee. The former Phoenix Mercury star is a two-time Defensive Player of the Year, a two-time scoring champ, and has led the league in blocks eight times.

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WNBA podcaster claims a franchise can be built around Angel Reese

DJ went on to back up his claim about how Angel Reese could be great in the future.

“She is already one of the best defenders in the league as a rookie. All she has to do is develop a consistent jumper. She already has the motor, she can defend multiple positions, she already has the intangibles that you want in a leader. When you’re talking about building a franchise kind of player, what more can you expect or want from her.”

(from 23:52 mark onwards)

According to the podcaster, Reese's jump shot improved in Unrivaled and she “dominated” on offense.

Last year, Reese converted 39.1% of her shots. For a player who spent most of her time around five feet of the basket, she was criticized for her inefficiency.