At a recent event, Angel Reese dropped a huge statement that got basketball fans buzzing. When someone asked which NBA legend her style matches, she didn’t pause. Her pick? Michael Jordan.
“As a kid, I copied everything he did on the court,” Reese said with a grin. “I watched how he attacked and guarded, and I think we play a lot alike.”
Her words lit up debates across the basketball world, with fans, experts, and players chiming in. Claiming you’re like the all-time hoops king is a big deal, but Reese didn’t back down.
How Reese Stacks Up to Jordan
Reese has made a name for herself as a tough, take-no-prisoners player in women’s basketball. She rules the paint with her strength, hustle, and never-quit attitude. But does that really make her like Michael Jordan?
Jordan was a two-way superstar, snagging Defensive Player of the Year and landing on nine All-Defensive First Teams. He could lock down anyone with his quick hands and smarts, especially on the outside.
Reese loves her defense too, shining with rebounds, blocks, and scaring opponents under the basket. Still, her game stays close to the hoop, while Jordan was a perimeter beast.
Reese even admitted a gap: “He’s got a better shot, and I’ll say he’s tougher on D.”
But when it comes to owning the paint, Reese thinks she’s got Jordan beat.
“Nobody controls the paint like me,” she said. “When we met, he said I’m like a younger him.”
Jordan could score in the post like a pro, but he leaned on smooth mid-range shots and slick moves near the rim. Reese, though, is all power, bullying defenders and grabbing extra points off rebounds.
Their scoring vibes don’t quite match—Jordan was a flashy finisher with crazy skills, while Reese powers through for buckets.
What really ties them together? Confidence and that fire to win.
Jordan had that killer edge, trash-talking foes and believing he was the best, no question. He pushed himself and his team to the limit.
Reese brings that same vibe. She’s bold, loves being the “bad guy,” and turns haters into fuel. Like Jordan, she’s got a chip on her shoulder and plays like it.
Fans Weigh In
Reese’s claim got people talking fast. Some loved her guts, others just rolled their eyes.
“She’s got swagger, but Jordan? Come on.” “Reese owns the paint her way—more Rodman than MJ.” “That belief in herself is why she’s a star.”
Some call it a stretch, but her self-assurance is pure Jordan.
So, Is Reese the “Jordan” of Women’s Hoops?
Reese and Jordan aren’t the same player, but they share big traits: grit, defense, leadership, and dominating their space.
Jordan was a scoring wizard with top-tier D, while Reese is a paint-pounding force. They’re tough to compare straight-up.
Still, Reese isn’t scared to aim high, and that fearless attitude makes her one of the most exciting players out there. She’s carving her own path, Jordan or not—and that’s what keeps fans hooked.
