The Chicago Sky has been shaking things up lately, and Angel Reese isn’t holding back. After parting ways with head coach Teresa Weatherspoon (who clearly wasn’t given enough time to turn things around), the Sky has tapped Las Vegas Aces assistant Tyler Marsh to lead their squad. And how did Reese respond to this? With the simplest, yet possibly most iconic social media statement of all time: “W.”
Yep, that’s it. Just one letter. No emojis, no hashtags, no explanations. Just “W.” Leave it to Reese to drop a mic with the bare minimum.
A Single Letter, Endless Interpretations
Now, of course, everyone’s scrambling to decode this masterpiece of brevity. Is she excited? Annoyed? Being sarcastic? All of the above? Let’s face it, in a world of cryptic tweets and subtweets, Reese’s “W” could mean anything from “Win” to “Whatever,” or even “Why?” But hey, maybe that’s part of the fun. She knows how to keep us guessing.
What’s clear is that Reese is no stranger to speaking her mind. When the Sky fired Weatherspoon after a lackluster 13-27 season, Reese didn’t mince words. She let the world know just how heartbroken she was to see the coach go, calling Weatherspoon the only person who truly believed in her. Ouch. That’s the kind of raw honesty that makes you feel like you’re reading someone’s personal diary—only it’s plastered for millions to see on X (formerly known as Twitter).
“I’m literally lost for words,” Reese posted, before, of course, proving herself wrong by writing a whole essay about how Weatherspoon had her back when no one else did. And given the Sky’s performance, “tough job” might be the understatement of the year. Reese went on to praise Weatherspoon for sticking it out despite “crazy circumstances.” (Looking at you, Sky management.)
Enter Tyler Marsh—Hero or… Just Another Chapter?
So now we’ve got Tyler Marsh, former Aces assistant and Head of Player Development, stepping in to steer the Sky’s ship. And while his two championships with the Aces look great on paper, let’s not pretend this isn’t a major leap. Marsh has some big shoes to fill—though, based on Reese’s tweet, it seems like she’s giving him the benefit of the doubt. For now, at least.
But here’s the kicker: it’s not just about Marsh. The Sky is sitting on a potential goldmine with young stars like Angel Reese herself, Kamilla Cardoso, and the possibility of bringing back Chennedy Carter. Will Marsh unlock this team’s full potential, or will he be the latest coach to discover just how long one season can feel when things start going south? Time will tell.
Let’s Hope “W” Stands for Win
As we all try to piece together what Angel Reese really meant by her one-letter review, one thing’s for sure: the Sky is at a crossroads, and they’ve got no room for error heading into 2025. Whether Marsh’s arrival is a W or an L will soon play out on the court, but for now, Reese’s cryptic approval (we think?) will have to hold us over.
So, buckle up, Sky fans—it’s going to be a wild ride, and if nothing else, at least we’ve got Angel Reese on X keeping us entertained.
