In the world of WNBA drama, where rivalries and banter rule social media, Angel Reese has once again proven she’s the queen of short-and-sassy. The Chicago Sky recently announced their new head coach: Tyler Marsh, the 36-year-old Las Vegas Aces assistant who traded the neon lights of Vegas for the Windy City’s cold embrace. Marsh’s arrival is no small deal—after all, the Aces have been a championship juggernaut since 2022 under Becky Hammon, and Marsh was right there on the sideline for back-to-back titles. But Reese? She needed just one letter to express her feelings: “W.”
Yep, just “W.” And the internet, naturally, exploded.
Reese vs. the Aces: Twitter’s Favorite Show
It didn’t stop there, because, well, why would it? Aces player Sydney Colson, who clearly hasn’t lost her sense of humor, lamented her team’s loss with a dramatic twist, tweeting that the Aces were in mourning over their coach’s departure. Reese, never one to miss a chance for some friendly smack talk, shot back with, “Sorry but your time is UP. It’s our turn! I’ll send you some tissue tho sister girl unless you want to come join this side too.”
Cue the GIFs, the “she said what?!” replies, and the collective WNBA fanbase grabbing popcorn for what was clearly going to be a long thread.
Alysha Clark Tries to Hold the Line
Aces guard Alysha Clark, also known as the voice of reason (or at least the voice that’s trying), couldn’t resist chiming in. “Like give us a day. Dang,” she commented, presumably between sighs and eye rolls. But Reese? She’s not here to hand out participation trophies. Her response? “Snatchiesssssss” followed by a “sorry not sorry sis” and a stifled laugh emoji. If there was ever a digital mic drop, this was it.
Meet the Man of the Moment: Tyler Marsh
So, who is this new coach that’s sparked such a Twitter war? Tyler Marsh is stepping in to fill the shoes of Teresa Weatherspoon, who was handed her walking papers after a lackluster 13-27 season. Marsh, with his two shiny championship rings courtesy of the Aces and a stint developing talent like Jackie Young (hello, 2022’s Most Improved Player and Olympic gold medalist), seems primed to shake things up. The Sky will need all the shake-up they can get, considering their starting lineup boasts not one but two second-year players: Reese and the formidable Kamilla Cardoso.
Why the Sky Gave Weatherspoon the Boot
To say Chicago has high standards is like saying Angel Reese is kinda competitive. The Sky soared to a championship in 2021, but under Weatherspoon, they couldn’t even catch a playoff spot, finishing two games out. The front office clearly wasn’t ready to relive the nightmare of 2018, when they floundered at 13-21 and cleaned house posthaste. So, when James Wade unexpectedly bailed mid-2023 for an assistant job with the NBA’s Raptors (talk about an inter-league plot twist), the Sky didn’t just need a coach; they needed a new playbook. Enter, stage left: Marsh.
The Pressure Is On
Marsh inherits a team that’s got potential oozing from its bench, but potential doesn’t fill trophy cases. With Reese already flexing her social media muscles and throwing verbal jabs like a seasoned pro, expectations are sky-high. The million-dollar question: Can Marsh turn tweets into titles?
Only time will tell, but one thing’s for sure: Reese is ready for war, and she’ll be tweeting the play-by-play, stifled laugh emoji and all.