When the Dallas Wings made their draft decisions earlier this year, Angel Reese wasn’t the one they chose. Now, after a recent WNBA trade, that choice is back in the spotlight — and fans can’t help but wonder, what if?

A Rookie Making Waves Elsewhere

Since landing with the Chicago Sky, Reese has quickly become one of the league’s most talked-about rookies.
Her relentless rebounding, defensive grit, and fiery personality have made her a fan favorite and a constant presence in highlight reels.

Meanwhile, the Wings have been making moves to rework their roster, including a recent trade that’s sparked fresh conversation about their original draft strategy.

The “What If” Factor

Sports fans love a good hypothetical, and this one’s too tempting to ignore.
If Reese had been wearing a Wings jersey from day one, how different might their season look right now? Would her inside presence have filled a gap? Could she have been the missing piece in Dallas’s playoff push?

It’s Not All Second-Guessing

To be fair, the WNBA draft is always a mix of strategy, team needs, and a little bit of guesswork about how rookies will adapt to the pro level.
The Wings made their pick based on what they believed was the best fit at the time — and there’s no guarantee that Reese’s Chicago success would have translated exactly the same way in Dallas.

Still, as Reese keeps making headlines and the Wings keep adjusting their roster, this “what if” will probably stick around for a while.