In the latest episode of Unapologetically Angel, Angel Reese, the Chicago Sky star forward, proved that she’s not just dominant on the court but also when it comes to keeping things real. This time, her special guest, the self-proclaimed “King of Sarcasm,” Marco Summers—better known as Funny Marco—tried his hand at promoting Reese’s merchandise. Spoiler alert: it did not go smoothly.
Marco, a YouTuber and merch mogul himself, started off by claiming Reese begged him to promote her gear. Yes, you read that right—begged. Naturally, Reese didn’t let this slide. In classic Reese fashion, she cut him off, saying, “Stop lying.”
That wasn’t enough to stop Marco’s ridiculous antics though. On the second take, he doubled down, saying Reese had forced him to help with her merch promotion. What followed was a deadpan, painfully unenthusiastic endorsement that could have been a masterclass in how not to sell a product. If you’re picturing Marco dragging his words like someone reading a cereal box ingredient list, you’ve nailed it. Reese’s reaction? Pure laughter—and, in the end, she decided this bizarre plug was just the kind of chaotic content she needed to boost her promo. Mission accomplished, I guess?
It was a hilarious exchange that had Reese’s fans rolling, while Funny Marco casually solidified his reputation as the king of awkward yet somehow successful promotions. Whether the shirts sold out or not is still up for debate, but one thing’s for sure: Reese knew exactly what she was doing. Funny Marco? Maybe not so much.
Kiyan Anthony Spills the Tea: College Hoops, Pressure, and NIL Deals
Before Reese’s back-and-forth with Marco, she had another exciting guest on her podcast: Kiyan Anthony, the son of NBA legend Carmelo Anthony. Let’s just say, when your dad is one of the most famous basketball players on the planet, the pressure’s real. But Kiyan’s got his head in the right place—kind of like when Melo made that 3-pointer to seal Syracuse’s 2003 championship. No biggie.
The younger Anthony shared his thoughts on college basketball’s infamous “one-and-done” rule, explaining that he’s not putting too much stock into it. “If one and done happens, it happens,” Kiyan said with the kind of nonchalance only a teenager sitting on a massive NIL deal can have. “If I need to stay two years and then go to the league, that’s cool too.”
Ah, the beauty of being a top prospect in 2024. Thanks to NIL deals, Kiyan’s already making bank before he even sets foot in the NBA. So, no, he doesn’t feel the pressure to follow in his father’s footsteps exactly. He’s more focused on doing things his way. NIL: where generational talent meets a nice paycheck and a pressure-free college career. Gotta love it.
While Reese didn’t have the luxury of NIL during her time at LSU, she seemed thrilled to see the new generation of athletes benefiting from the system. After all, who wouldn’t want to get paid to ball out and maybe, just maybe, troll a few merch-hawking comedians along the way?
Now that’s what we call “Unapologetically Angel.”
