Angel Reese is Breaking Records in the WNBA

There's lots of attention on the WNBA right now, and Angel Reese is among the WNBA rookies breaking records. She most recently broke a record during Tuesday's (May 28) Chicago Sky vs. Seattle Storm game. All of this season's rookies are superstars, including Reese, Caitlin Clark, Cameron Brink and more, and their stardom is making the WNBA one of the hottest tickets.

The Chicago Sky didn't overcome the Seattle Storm, instead falling at home, 77 to 68. But, for Reese, the game actually marked the first double-double of her WNBA career. She closed out the game scoring 11 points and having a WNBA career-high 12 rebounds. Reese is also currently leading the WNBA in offensive rebounds per game. Here's where she's breaking records and making history: Reese is now only the third player in WNBA history to snag at least 15 offensive rebounds in their initial three games. So, even though the Sky lost in their home court, at least locals got to see a riveting game from Reese and some fun with breaking records.

The WNBA season is in full swing, and plenty of the rookies are showing promise. It's been a slightly rough start for Clark, but fans should remember that she got picked by the team with the worst record in the WNBA, the Indiana Fever, so it's not like her team is going to be winning every game. The good news is that Clark and the Fever are starting to rebound, and they're becoming more competitive.

So, how are the star rookies doing a few weeks into the season? In the new WNBA power rankings from SBNation.com, they put Clark as the No. 2 WNBA rookie right now. "For all the discourse around her early struggles, Caitlin Clark has still been impactful in the early days of her pro career as she adjusts to life as a starting point guard in the WNBA," they write. "Clark is leading all rookies in scoring by nearly 5 points, and is also the second-leading rebounder among first-year players." They have Reese just below Clark at No. 3, pointing out that many people thought Reese would have a difficult time adjusting to the pros, but she's proving them wrong. For No. 1, they have Cameron Brink of the Los Angeles Sparks, who was drafted second overall. "Brink is averaging 10.8 points on 53.8% shooting, most recently capped by a 21-point, 7-12 shooting performance," they note, adding that she's also the league leader in blocks, with 3.2. So, it appears Brink is sparking some excitement in Sparks fans.

The NBA playoffs are in full swing, and it's been one of the most exciting playoffs in recent years. Many of the top NBA superstars today are in the playoffs, while others are watching, following some upset losses. Either way, there's no denying that the NBA has a ton of talent right now. So many of the games have come down to the wire, which makes for some pretty incredible, and stressful, endings. So, who are the top NBA superstars of the minute?

Before we get into the top NBA superstars today, let's do some NBA history and look at the top players of all time. There's a reason they call LeBron James the GOAT. He's the best ever, according to the raw statistics and numbers via NBA.com. James knows how to really handle the pressure and fame.

In a recent interview with the New York Times, James went into detail about his fame and how it has impacted his life, both personal and professional. "I don't want to say it ever becomes too much, but there are times when I wish I could do normal things," he said. "I wish I could go to Target sometimes and walk into Starbucks and have my name on the cup just like regular people." He obviously can't do that without everyone rushing to meet the greatest basketball player of all time. NBA experts know that when you have a superstar as big as James, he never plays an away game. No matter what city he's in, people will go to that game just to see him. I have yet to see the GOAT in action, so I hope he returns next year, so I can catch him live.

No. 2 on the list of the greatest NBA players of all time, according to the NBA's stats, is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. He played until he was 42 in an era where that was even more rare than it is today. So, how did he avoid burning out? Speaking with the Harvard Business Review, Abdul-Jabbar said, "I just thought that I had the greatest job in the world, and I wanted to keep it as long as I could. I knew it wouldn't last forever." He also noted that in one of his books, he quoted Jackie Robinson saying, "Athletes die twice," because when you're no longer playing professional sports, it's a kind of a death. That's deep.

Now, let's get into the top NBA superstars today.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's stats currently have him at No. 4 in the NBA, according to NBA.com's Player Impact Estimate. He's a great driver and fantastic defender. That's a dangerous combination. He's one of the hottest players of the season.

Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks is sitting at a Player Impact Estimate of No. 3 in the league via NBA.com. Sadly, before the playoffs began, Antetokounmpo suffered a calf injury, so he was unable to participate. Now, the Bucks are out.

Some might say that putting LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers this far up on the list is a bit surprising. Overall, as I mentioned above, he's the all-time greatest player in the NBA. However, he's currently No. 5 in the NBA right now, according to NBA.com's Player Impact Estimate. He's the GOAT, so I have to put him at No. 3.

Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks is an absolute beast on the court. That doesn't always mean his always team wins, but he's always out there, giving it his all. Doncic is ranked the No. 2 NBA player right now, via the NBA.com's Player Impact Estimate.

Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets, "the Joker," is one of the greatest centers of all time. He's ranked No. 1 in the NBA, according to NBA.com's Player Impact Estimate. He has gotten some raised eyebrows lately, due to some weak Nuggets games in the playoffs. But, there's no denying this MVP is the best right now.