Angel Reese, TikTok’s self-proclaimed MVP and unofficial judge of all things entertaining, isn’t just dominating the court—she’s also schooling her peers off it. In her latest role as TikTok’s sassiest critic, Reese turned her sharp humor toward Marina Mabrey’s dance video to LiAngelo Ball’s viral hit “Tweaker.” Spoiler alert: Reese wasn’t exactly handing out gold stars.
The now-viral video featured Mabrey and fellow Phantom players Satou Sabally and Natasha Cloud showing off their moves—or at least attempting to. While Sabally and Cloud hovered mysteriously out of frame, Mabrey took center stage, seemingly locked onto Cloud like a GPS in desperate need of recalibration. The result? A dance routine that, according to Reese, left much to be desired.
“Marina, I think you can do better 😭😭🤣,” Reese quipped on X (formerly Twitter).
Mabrey, clearly game for some playful banter, responded with the kind of optimism you’d expect from someone who’s heard one too many halftime speeches: “I deffff can imma try again tmrw 😅.”
But Reese wasn’t letting her off the hook that easily, responding with a mic-drop-worthy comeback: “Because the way you came in the training room today so excited for me to see, I was expecting better sister 😭🤣🤣🤣🤣.”
For those keeping score, Reese 1, Mabrey 0.
From Teammates to TikTok Rivals
This lighthearted back-and-forth comes as both players prepare to face off in the upcoming Unrivaled league, a 3×3 basketball extravaganza designed to bring the heat—and apparently some dance critique. Reese, representing the Rose club, will square off against Mabrey, who now dons Phantom colors after being traded to the Connecticut Sun.
But if TikTok banter is any indication, the rivalry is already in full swing.
Angel Reese Claps Back at Trolls in Style
Reese, who’s as adept at shutting down trolls as she is at snatching rebounds, recently found herself the target of online criticism after posting a daring New Year’s outfit. The backlash led her to temporarily delete her Instagram profile, but Reese bounced back stronger—and on the cover of Vogue, no less.
“Show up as yourself even if it makes others uncomfortable,” Reese declared on X, proving she’s not here for anyone’s approval. And in a cheeky nod to her critics, she added: “I ‘covered up’ and gave y’all COVERGIRL. 💋.”
Talk about turning the tables.
A Star Who’s Unapologetically Herself
Reese’s ability to shine both on and off the court continues to captivate fans and irritate her detractors. Whether she’s dishing out TikTok critiques or serving looks in a magazine spread, Reese is unapologetically herself—a fact that’s both her superpower and a lightning rod for criticism.
In the words of Charleston White on Jeff Teague’s Club 520 Podcast, Reese’s off-court choices have sparked more discussion than her game—a testament to her polarizing yet magnetic presence.
One thing is clear: Angel Reese is here to stay, and she’s making sure everyone knows it—whether through a Vogue cover, a witty clapback, or a scathing TikTok review. Mabrey, better bring your A-game tomorrow.
