Skip Bayless, the titan of controversial sports commentary, has done it again, and this time, it’s all about WNBA sensation Angel Reese. During the WNBA All-Star game, Bayless unleashed what he described as his most lavish praise ever, declaring Reese “the most amazing offensive rebounder” he’s ever witnessed. Naturally, the internet exploded.
Fans on social media were quick to question Bayless’s sanity and basketball acumen. One user on X (formerly Twitter) quipped, “The FS1 thing makes a lot of sense now…” alluding to Bayless’s notorious exit from ‘Undisputed.’ Another fan didn’t mince words: “This is why they kicked you off your show.” Others sarcastically praised Bayless’s basketball expertise, with one snarkily noting, “Stat padding rebounds after missing your own shots is impressive now (?).”
Bayless’s hyperbole didn’t sit well with fans who have a more nuanced understanding of basketball history. “You ever see Dennis Rodman? He was pretty good,” one fan commented, pointing out the absurdity of Bayless’s grandiose statement.
Despite the online roasting, Angel Reese had a stellar performance, tallying 12 points and 11 rebounds in just 18 minutes. She led all players with 11 rebounds, besting Breanna Stewart of the New York Liberty by one.
This isn’t Bayless’s first foray into controversy involving Angel Reese. Not long ago, his commentary on the WNBA Rookie of the Year race between Reese and Caitlin Clark also drew heavy criticism. Bayless, never one to shy away from a hot take, endorsed Reese over Clark, citing Reese’s rebounding and double-double records while dismissing Clark’s three-point shooting as “mediocre at best.”
“I would have to… go Angel over Caitlin,” Bayless boldly declared. “Caitlin’s specialty is shooting three-point shots. And [Clark] is 33.1% from three, ranking 32nd in the league.” The response from fans was swift and brutal. One fan remarked, “Skip Bayless picking Angel Reese to be rookie of the year is the best news Caitlin Clark fans could have possibly gotten today.” Another added, “Skip is struggling for ratings. He’s banking on the fans of Bron and CC to dislike him and build up his engagement.”
As Bayless continues to churn out his provocative takes, the sports community remains divided. Will his outrageous comments tarnish his credibility, or simply keep him in the limelight? One thing is certain: Skip Bayless has once again ignited a firestorm of debate, proving that when it comes to stirring the pot, he’s in a league of his own.
