Is a Rookie-Level Playoff Star Allowed to Act Like a Vet?

Dream forward Reese has played four playoff games and her teammates say they feed off her energy as Atlanta leads 2-0 in the series.

On air: Brock Thunderson, Dale Bearman and Vera Bullock on The Couch Panel
Published 1:29 PM ET, Friday, October 9, 2026

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ESPN'We feed off her': Dream's Reese already taking starring role in playoff debut

“Right, show of hands. Who says four games is enough to act like a vet? That's me and Vera. Dale, you're a hard no, obviously.”

Brock Thunderson, BBN