Angel Reese’s critics are like that annoying song you just can’t get out of your head—always there, always on repeat. But despite the noise, Reese decided to make history on Sunday, snatching a whopping 22 rebounds against the Las Vegas Aces. And let’s be real, that’s no small feat, especially when you’re up against MVP candidate A’ja Wilson, who probably wakes up and practices buzzer-beaters in her sleep—because that’s exactly how she sank the Chicago Sky’s hopes with a last-second shot to secure a 77-75 win.
But let’s not let the facts get in the way of a good roasting, right? Despite Reese’s herculean effort on the boards, the internet trolls were out in full force. “Big whoop,” they sneered, pointing to her 11 points on a 4-for-16 shooting nightmare. Sure, she’s breaking rookie records like they’re going out of style—three straight 20-rebound games and a new record for rookie double-doubles—but who’s counting? Oh wait, we are, and it’s impressive as heck.
Enter Dave Portnoy, the self-proclaimed king of sarcastic sports commentary. With the subtlety of a sledgehammer, Portnoy took to X/Twitter to mock Reese’s offensive game. “She’s great at grabbing boards,” he quipped, “but she might want to consider tossing one of those into the hoop once in a while.” Classic Portnoy, always ready to dish out some lightly misogynistic digs while simultaneously praising Caitlin Clark’s shooting like she’s the second coming of Steph Curry. And with 3.2 million followers, you know his snarky comments aren’t falling on deaf ears.
But if there’s one thing we’ve learned about Angel Reese, it’s that she’s got thicker skin than a rhino in a leather jacket. Did Portnoy’s jabs sting? Maybe. But Reese isn’t about to let that derail her quest for WNBA superstardom. After all, those 22 rebounds aren’t going to magically disappear just because her shooting was off.
Reese took to social media with a mic-drop moment of her own, reminding everyone that if playing pro ball was easy, “everybody would be doing it.” Touché, Angel.
With the Chicago Sky’s playoff hopes hanging by a thread, their next game against the Washington Mystics is make-or-break. Will Reese finally find her shooting groove, or will she keep rebounding like a monster and hope that the points eventually follow? Either way, you can bet the critics will be watching, waiting, and ready to tweet.
But hey, at least she’s giving them something to talk about, right?