Overview
- The 22-year-old started against the Rockets in Washington for his first NBA appearance.
- He played 28 minutes with two points, four rebounds and three steals, committing four turnovers and fouling out in a 123-118 loss.
- His first basket came in the third quarter on a layup over Alperen Sengun.
- Reese signed a two-way contract with the Wizards only days earlier after spending most of the season with Raptors 905 in the G League.
- Sister Angel Reese celebrated his opportunity on X, saying she was proud of his perseverance.