After an impressive stretch of play leading up to Saturday’s WNBA All-Star Game, Chicago Sky star forward Angel Reese struggled offensively in Indianapolis, once again catching flak from fans.
Reese, the WNBA’s top rebounder (12.6 per game), garnered her second All-Star nod in as many seasons since being selected No. 7 in the 2024 WNBA Draft. In addition to her physical interior play, the 23-year-old’s confidence has grown offensively, making her latest All-Star Game appearance a fitting moment to showcase her improvement.
Reese finished with a game-best plus-minus of plus-17 off the bench for Team Collier as it secured a 151-131 victory over Team Clark in the fast-paced, high-scoring affair. Unfortunately for Reese, she contributed only six of her team’s 151 points, shooting 3-for-7 (42.9%), with her lowlights going viral on social media.
Angel Reese Draws Heat From Fans After Rough Offensive Display at 2025 WNBA All-Star Game
On Sunday, BricksCenter, the self-proclaimed “Worldwide Leader in Sports Fails,” posted an 18-second clip on X of Reese’s All-Star Game offensive woes. The video features her overshooting a 3-pointer, botching an uncontested layup, and missing a hook shot and the ensuing putback layup, with the caption “Angel Reese All-Star Game highlights.”
Angel Reese All-Star Game highlights 🔥 pic.twitter.com/969V6tzuHV
— BricksCenter (@BricksCenter) July 20, 2025
Countless fans proceeded to pile on Reese, with some questioning her star status.
“How is she so bad?” one fan asked.
How is she so bad?
— Chandler (@ambron13) July 20, 2025
“Bro can’t even make a layup in the all star game im sleep,” another said.
Bro can’t even make a layup in the all star game im sleep 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
— Joseph (@JHeat2119) July 21, 2025
“She’s literally the worst athlete of all time,” one user asserted.
She’s literally the worst athlete of all time.
— Rsuave (@OKUSA_frankdux) July 20, 2025
“She’s horrible lol,” another chimed in.
She’s horrible lol
— Wizard Oz (@wizardozbtc) July 20, 2025
Meanwhile, others jokingly referenced Reese and her fellow All-Star Game participants’ decision to wear “Pay Us What You Owe Us” T-shirts during pregame warmups. Both teams advocated for higher league-wide pay amid the WNBA’s ongoing collective bargaining agreement negotiations.
“I think Angel Reese needs to start paying people to watch her!” one fan remarked.
I think Angel Reese needs to start paying people to watch her!
— Matt_c (@CMattc541598201) July 20, 2025
“Pay her what she deserves😂😂😂,” another commented.
Pay her what she deserves😂😂😂
— Responce DeLeon (@BerryhillRl) July 20, 2025
Enduring fan criticism is nothing new for Reese, as the outspoken sophomore has become a constant target, including for her knack for rebounding her own shots. However, she has embraced the ridicule, debuting her pink “Mebounds” Angel Reese 1 signature shoe colorway on Saturday.
Angel Reese debuts her new “Mebounds” kicks at the WNBA All-Star Game. pic.twitter.com/dBuL1g8SsE
— billboard hip-hop/r&b (@billboardhiphop) July 20, 2025
Despite facing online backlash over the weekend, Reese entered the All-Star break on a tear. Over her last eight outings, she averaged 19.1 points, 14.4 rebounds, 4.1 assists, and 1.1 steals per game, shooting 52.7%, a stark increase from her season-long 44.6% field-goal percentage.
These Angel Reese stats were so absurd I had to tweet them out. Her last 8 games:
19.1 PTS | 14.4 REB | 4.1 AST | 1.1 STL
52.7 FG%
58.9 TS%
80.0 FT%She’s been hooping… Efficiently as well. pic.twitter.com/TliBSsN5W6
— Bradeaux (@BradeauxNBA) July 15, 2025
Reese is reportedly the “only player in WNBA history to average or exceed 19 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists [per game] in an eight-game stretch.” As such, she appears poised for a big second half of the season.
