Chicago Sky Fire HC Teresa Weatherspoon; Rookie Angel Reese ‘Heartbroken’
Coaching Change Causes Controversy
According to a report in the Chicago Sun-Times, the Chicago Sky have indeed fired Head Coach Teresa Weatherspoon, and a formal announcement is coming Friday.
Rookie Phenom Defends Coach
Rookie phenom Angel Reese took to social media in defense of her coach, expressing her disappointment and heartbreak at the news.
“I’m heartbroken,” Reese wrote on X. “I’m literally lost for words knowing what this woman meant to me in such a pivotal point in my life.”
“I came to Chicago because of YOU. You were an unsung hero in my life. We built a relationship in a short amount of time that will last forever.”
I’m heartbroken. I’m literally lost for words knowing what this woman meant to me in such a pivotal point in my life. She was the only person that believed in me. The one that trusted me. Many don’t even know what it’s like to be a black women in sports when nobody believes in…
— Angel Reese (@Reese10Angel) September 27, 2024
The Chicago Sky announced today that Teresa Weatherspoon will not retain the role of Head Coach for the 2025 season. pic.twitter.com/A9Sc3dL9vF
— Chicago Sky (@chicagosky) September 27, 2024
Weatherspoon’s Tenure
Weatherspoon led the team to a 13-27 record in her lone season, but the franchise missed the playoffs for the first time since 2018. The Sun-Times report indicated that multiple players, in exit interviews, criticized the team’s play style and Weatherspoon’s experience.
The Sky were still in playoff contention until the year’s final game, but injuries ultimately derailed their season. They played their final game without Reese, fellow highly-touted rookie Kamilla Cardoso, and leading scorer Chennedy Carter. Reese suffered a season-ending wrist injury. Cardoso had a shoulder injury at the start of the season and hurt the same shoulder toward the end of the season. Carter dealt with a foot injury toward the end of the season.
The Sky only played two games with a fully healthy roster this season.
Conclusion
The firing of Weatherspoon has sent shockwaves through the Chicago Sky organization, with many players and fans expressing their disappointment and sadness at the news. As the team looks to rebuild and move forward, it remains to be seen what the future holds for Weatherspoon and the Sky.
FAQs
Q: Why was Teresa Weatherspoon fired?
A: According to reports, Weatherspoon was fired due to the team’s poor performance and multiple players criticizing the team’s play style and her experience.
Q: What was Angel Reese’s reaction to the news?
A: Reese took to social media to express her disappointment and heartbreak at the news, saying she was “heartbroken” and that Weatherspoon was the only person who believed in her.
Q: What is the future of the Chicago Sky organization?
A: The team will need to rebuild and move forward without Weatherspoon, but it remains to be seen what the future holds for the organization.
