The offseason isn’t just about rest—it’s about rising. And right now, it looks like Angel Reese might be falling behind.

While the Indiana Fever continue to dominate headlines with high-intensity, coach-led training sessions showcasing laser-focused improvement, Angel Reese’s newly-leaked workout video has sparked more confusion than confidence. Instead of showcasing progress in the areas she struggled with during her rookie season, Reese appears to be practicing long jumpers and three-point shots—shots she rarely takes, and even more rarely makes.

Let’s not forget: Reese shot an abysmal 44.5% from less than 5 feet last season, with many experts calling it one of the worst finishing percentages for a post player in recent WNBA history. Even worse? Her mid-range and floater stats are even more concerning, dipping to under 15% from 5–9 feet. For a 6’3″ forward, that’s not just inefficient—it’s career-threatening.

Yet her training footage focuses on… perimeter jumpers?

A Tale of Two Offseasons

Meanwhile, the Fever are doing everything right. Workout videos of Aaliyah Boston, Lexi Hull, and Caitlin Clark are going viral for all the right reasons—not because they’re flashy, but because they’re purposeful.

Clark is refining her handle and building a deadly mid-range game to complement her elite court vision. Boston is locking in on left-hand post moves and high-IQ finishing drills. Lexi Hull is dialing in her catch-and-shoot rhythm and running through screen-action patterns designed to feed directly into the Fever’s motion offense.

And they’re not doing it alone. Player development coach Keith Porter is visible, active, and hands-on, breaking down each rep, each movement, and ensuring everything aligns with in-game scenarios. The difference? Structure. Strategy. Vision.

Reese, by contrast, appears to be practicing in a vacuum—no coaches, no team structure, just a PR-friendly video drop seemingly meant to counter the Fever’s growing buzz.

Is It Too Late for Reese to Pivot?

Fans and analysts alike are asking the obvious question: Why isn’t Reese focusing on the paint? Why is a player who struggled to finish around the rim last year opting to train like a stretch forward?

Some point to a lack of professional guidance, others to poor self-awareness, and many to a growing concern that Reese’s brand is outpacing her basketball development. Her social media following is massive, and her podcast is booming—but WNBA careers aren’t built on followers. They’re built on growth.

Even WNBA legends like Lisa Leslie and Shaquille O’Neal have reportedly advised Reese to focus on layups, touch, and post moves. The fact that she’s ignoring that advice in favor of highlight-reel long shots is setting off alarm bells across the league.

Fever Building a Dynasty While Others Chase Hype

The Indiana Fever, led by Clark and Boston, aren’t just preparing for 2025—they’re laying the foundation for a dynasty. Every player’s development is woven into a larger team strategy. This isn’t training for Instagram. This is training for championships.

The contrast couldn’t be starker. One team is building something real. One player seems more focused on appearances.

And when the 2025 WNBA season tips off, we’ll all see which one was actually putting in the work—and which one was just putting on a show.