As the WNBA season gears up for its second act, the spotlight’s been snatched by a viral compilation that’s as brutal as it is mesmerizing. Picture this: Angel Reese, who’s usually grabbing boards like her life depends on it, is now the unwitting star of an eight-minute disaster reel titled “BricksCenter.” Ouch, right?
This masterpiece of misfortune doesn’t pull any punches, zeroing in on Reese’s uncanny knack for missing layups. The commentator, clearly in a no-mercy mood, offers up zingers like “atrocious ability to finish around the basket with efficiency.” Double ouch! For those keeping score at home, Reese is clunking her way to a 40.2% shooting rate, with a particularly cringe-worthy 13% on those mid-range shots that should be like candy for someone her size.
But it gets worse. The video showcases a baker’s dozen of misses where Reese somehow manages to miss not just the basket, but the entire rim. It’s the kind of lowlight reel that makes you wonder if she’s aiming for the other team’s basket out of sheer confusion.
The timing of this epic roast is no coincidence. With the WNBA season resuming, the video has added fuel to the fire of the Rookie of the Year debate. And, oh boy, has Caitlin Clark capitalized on that momentum.
While Reese is out there battling the rim like it’s her arch-nemesis, Clark is busy swishing threes like she’s in a video game. Shooting 40.5% from the field, with most of those attempts coming from way beyond the arc, Clark is making it look easy. And the stark contrast between her long-range finesse and Reese’s point-blank struggles is almost cruel.
But let’s not write Reese off just yet. She’s leading the league in rebounds, after all. So, she’s got that going for her, which is nice. And there’s still time for a second-half redemption arc. Who knows? Maybe she’ll go from clanking layups to dunking on everyone’s doubts.
For now, though, the gap in scoring efficiency between these two rookies is glaring. If Reese wants to be more than just a “rebound specialist” and have a shot at top honors, she’s got to start turning those bricks into buckets.
As the WNBA season gets back into full swing, all eyes will be on Reese and Clark. Can Reese silence the critics and prove she’s more than just the star of a viral blooper reel? Or will Clark continue her march towards Rookie of the Year, shooting her way into WNBA history? Stay tuned, because this showdown is just heating up!