Angel Reese is no stranger to running the court, but this time, it was a comedic game of “Stop the Lies” when she had to referee a merch promo gone wrong. The WNBA star found herself tangled in a hilarious back-and-forth with YouTube comedian Marco Summers—better known to the world as “Funny Marco”—during an episode of her Unapologetically Angel podcast.
The setup? Simple enough. Reese wanted Funny Marco to promote her merch. What could possibly go wrong, right? Well, everything.
Funny Marco, ever the jokester, started the promo by declaring that Reese “begged” him to do it. Not one to sit on the sidelines, Reese immediately called timeout on that nonsense. “Stop lying,” she fired back, leveling a stare that would probably make an opposing defender think twice. But did Marco quit? Nope. He doubled down, this time claiming that Reese had forced him to do it. Forced? Really?
In true comedic fashion, Marco finally delivered a half-hearted pitch for her merch with all the enthusiasm of a kid being forced to do chores. It was the kind of energy that screamed, “I’d rather be anywhere else,” but somehow, it worked. Reese, amused by the whole thing, decided to use the hilariously awkward clip for her promotion. Because, why not? It’s so bad, it’s good.
Kiyan Anthony Drops Wisdom on One-and-Done
But wait, there’s more! Before the Funny Marco comedy hour, Angel Reese sat down with Kiyan Anthony, son of NBA legend Carmelo Anthony. You know, no pressure, just talking to the offspring of one of the greatest to ever play the game.
The topic of discussion? The infamous “one-and-done” rule. Kiyan, a high school phenom in his own right, dropped some surprisingly laid-back wisdom on the matter. When asked if he felt pressured to follow in his father’s footsteps and bolt to the NBA after one year of college, his response was, well, refreshingly unbothered.
“I feel like if one and done happens, it happens. But if I stay two years and then go to the league, that can happen too,” said the teenager, proving that he’s already mastered the art of nonchalance. Why worry when you can get paid through NIL deals while still hooping in college, right? And honestly, when your dad is Carmelo Anthony, who’s really going to tell you how to handle your future?
The Verdict? Reese’s Merch Promo Wasn’t a Slam Dunk—But It Was Something
As for Reese’s merch promo, let’s just say it wasn’t exactly a Steph Curry three-pointer. But in the end, who needs a perfect shot when you’ve got Funny Marco, awkward banter, and an audience that’s here for the laughs?
The promo may have been a mess, but it was the kind of delightful, sarcastic mess that makes you want to hit that “add to cart” button out of sheer entertainment. And for Angel Reese, that’s just another win.
Also, side note: Reese really might need to start a side hustle as a comedian after this. Just saying.
