“Small crack in my bone,” WNBA sensation Angel Reese has stunned fans as she shared the news of a wrist injury that has abruptly cut her season short.
Due to a season-ending wrist injury, Angel Reese missed her first game as a Chicago Sky player on Sunday, September 8. The 22-year-old watched from the sidelines as her team defeated the Dallas Wings 92-77 for their second consecutive victory.
After a fantastic rookie season in the WNBA that included numerous records broken, a WNBA All-Star appearance, and the league’s leading rebounder, Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese has officially ended her season.
In a recent social media post, Reese shared details of the injury and her decision to opt for surgery.
“Hey, y’all, let me just answer a few questions because you keep asking, and I want you to really know and have some idea of what’s going on with me,” Reese said. “So, y’all know I hurt my wrist, so I am off for this season.”
She disclosed that the damage to her wrist, while minor in appearance, could have long-term consequences if not treated properly.
“I fell on my hand, and there is a small crack in my bone,” she shared. “The doctors told me that I could either not get surgery or have surgery. The risk of not having surgery: I can literally have arthritis. At 22 years old? That wasn’t an option.”
The basketball phenom described the crack as “small, like a hairline,” but stressed the severity of the injury. Reese explained that doctors presented her with two options: to avoid surgery and risk developing arthritis at a young age. She also disclosed that doctors warned that without surgery, the injury would worsen over time, compromising her ability to continue playing at a high level.
Faced with such a daunting choice, Reese ultimately decided that surgery was the best course of action.
Reese will undergo surgery on Tuesday and will be in a hard cast for four weeks, followed by a soft cast for two weeks. She hopes to return to normal life within six weeks.
Get well soon, Angel!
