Angel Reese wasn’t here for the nonsense on Tuesday night.
The Chicago Sky rookie and rebound queen of the WNBA came out swinging—well, typing—on social media after a self-appointed basketball critic tried to come for her over missed layups. Reese’s fiery response not only shut him down but also reminded everyone why she’s one of the most exciting players in the game today.
It all started when a user on X (formerly known as Twitter)—because trolls can’t resist a chance to hate from the comfort of their couch—mocked Reese’s ability to finish layups. The user, going by the now-mysteriously-vanished handle @adamcarig1568, wrote:
“U realize u can’t make a lay up on the first try most times, right?”
Big mistake. Huge.
Reese, who’s not only known for her dominance on the court but also her quick wit off it, wasted no time putting this heckler in his place. She clapped back with the kind of energy that makes you want to grab popcorn:
“Do you realize I got drafted 7th in my class while ‘missing layups’ as a ROOKIE shooting 39% on the year & was STILL an all-star and that was the worst you’ll ever see me??? Or you just laid up with your dog at home hating, Adam??”
Cue the mic drop.
When Boredom Meets Blocks
But Reese wasn’t done yet. After the original tweet that sparked her epic reply mysteriously vanished—deleted by the user or hidden behind a freshly set private account—Reese took to X once more to share her thoughts:
“Not the tweet gone or I got blocked or the account private sorry babessss I’m just bored on a flight.”
The combination of sass, humor, and utter disregard for internet trolls had fans howling. And when someone tried to accuse her of flexing, Reese made it crystal clear that she wasn’t here to brag, just to set the record straight:
“It wasn’t a flex. It was tea that was clocked. NEXT.”
A Record-Breaking Rookie Season That Still Sparks Debate
Let’s get one thing straight: Angel Reese isn’t just another rookie. The former LSU standout and national champion had a WNBA debut season that most players could only dream of. Averaging 13.6 points and a staggering 13.1 rebounds per game, she didn’t just break rookie records—she obliterated them.
Reese set the bar sky-high with 26 double-doubles (a rookie first) and racked up a historic 15 consecutive double-doubles. Her rebounding stats were so ridiculous that they read like cheat codes:
- Most rebounds in a rookie season (446)
- Most offensive rebounds (172)
- Most rebounds per game (13.1)
- First rookie to notch three consecutive games with 20+ rebounds
But, like any great player with a target on their back, Reese has had her fair share of critics. Her struggles with finishing close-range shots (league-low 43.8% within five feet) became a talking point, despite the fact that even WNBA greats like Kelsey Plum and Jackie Young shot worse percentages as rookies.
If history is any guide, Reese’s shooting woes are just a rookie hiccup. Plum, Hamby, and Young all went on to become sharpshooters, and there’s little doubt Reese will do the same. Besides, it’s hard to nitpick offensive efficiency when you’re watching someone dominate the boards with the sheer ferocity of a wrecking ball.
A Word of Advice for the Trolls
Here’s the thing about Angel Reese: she’s not the kind of player—or person—you come for unprovoked. Whether she’s breaking records on the court or delivering savage one-liners online, Reese knows how to make an impact. So to all the “Adams” out there lurking on X, maybe think twice before calling out a 7th-overall pick and All-Star with stats that could crush your entire existence.
Angel Reese is only getting started, and if this is her rookie season, just imagine what she’ll do once those layups start falling. As for the trolls? Well, they’ll still be laid up at home, hating.
