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Julian Reese Makes History with 20 Rebounds in NBA

3/6/2026

Summary

Story summary

Julian Reese, brother of WNBA star Angel Reese, scored 18 points and grabbed 20 rebounds in his third NBA game with the Washington Wizards, despite a 122-112 loss to the Utah Jazz.
He became the youngest NBA player to achieve 20 rebounds in a game, marking the most rebounds by a rookie this season and the first for a Wizards rookie since 1993.
Angel Reese attended the game and expressed her pride on social media, as both siblings are the first brother-sister duo in NBA/WNBA history to each record a 20-rebound game in their rookie seasons.

History

Historical Context

Shaquille O'Neal's rookie season in 1993 marked a pivotal moment in the NBA, as he recorded 23 rebounds in a game, setting a high standard for young players. This legacy continues with Julian Reese, who recently achieved 20 rebounds, emphasizing the growing influence of youth in professional basketball and the significance of family legacies, as both he and his sister Angel represent a historic sibling duo in the NBA and WNBA.

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Story summary

Julian Reese, brother of WNBA star Angel Reese, scored 18 points and grabbed 20 rebounds in his third NBA game with the Washington Wizards, despite a 122-112 loss to the Utah Jazz.
He became the youngest NBA player to achieve 20 rebounds in a game, marking the most rebounds by a rookie this season and the first for a Wizards rookie since 1993.
Angel Reese attended the game and expressed her pride on social media, as both siblings are the first brother-sister duo in NBA/WNBA history to each record a 20-rebound game in their rookie seasons.

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