Julian Reese: NBA's New Rebounding Sensation

0:00For the NBA, it's March 7th. Here's what's happening. Make sure you're subscribed so you never miss an update. Rookies from the 2025 NBA draft class are proving past to the league very wildly. Undrafted forward, Julian Reese grab headlines. Thursday, dropping 18 points and a whopping 20 rebounds in just his third game for the Washington Wizards, despite a loss to the jazz. This puts him in rare company, as only three players in the last 40 years have notched 20 rebounds within their first five NBA gangs. Shaquille O'Neill, Tim Duncan, and now Reese. Reese's journey started in Lakers summer league, then a short stint with Toronto before landing a two-way contract with Washington in February. He's the brother of W.M.B.A. All-Star Angel Reese and brings real hustle early on. Once his three outings, he's averaging 9.7 points, 10.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists, and shooting 62.5 percent from the field.

1:01His G league stats were solid too, around 8 points and 8 boards, efficiently. At 6 foot 9 and 230 pounds, Reese offers strong interior presence amid Washington's mix of young guns and vets. He'll get run the rest of the season, potentially earning a bigger role elsewhere if needed. The Daily News Now is made possible with support from our sponsor. Headphones in a pillow, simple idea, surprisingly addictive, S-O-L-I-S-O-L-Pillow.com