Wizards’ Juju Reese, younger brother of Angel Reese, collects 20 rebounds
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- Juju Reese, in only his third NBA game, scored 18 points and grabbed 20 rebounds for the Washington Wizards in a 122-112 loss to the Utah Jazz, marking the highest rebound count by a Wizards rookie since 1993.
- Reese’s performance leads all NBA rookies this season in rebounds and mirrors his sister Angel Reese’s WNBA achievements, highlighting their shared talent in scoring and rebounding.
- After going undrafted and playing in the G League, Reese signed a two-way contract with the Wizards just a week before his standout game, quickly adapting to the NBA level.
- Reese credits his rebounding success to hustle and heart rather than size, demonstrating determination and skill that impressed both coaches and teammates.
