Angel Reese has heard all the noise. The Chicago Sky forward, one of the WNBA’s most talked-about young stars, spent much of her rookie year fighting off critics who mocked her style of play. The loudest jab came from fans who turned her knack for grabbing offensive rebounds into the word “mebounds.”
Instead of ignoring it, Reese flipped the script. On her podcast Unapologetically Angel, she announced that she trademarked the term and built a merchandise line around it. The result? Sales have already passed six figures.
“Thank you to the haters,”Reese said with a grin. “They tried to clown me, but I made a bag off it. Six figures plus. Keep it coming-I need more ideas for the next drop.”
Reese Turns Criticism Into Currency
The move sparked buzz online, with fans praising her ability to cash in on what was meant as a joke. The “Mebounds” line includes hoodies, tees, and hats, and some of the proceeds support Reese’s foundation, which fights cyberbullying. It’s another example of how WNBA players are finding ways to earn beyond their league salaries.
Reese isn’t alone. The Athletic recently reported that she and Caitlin Clark ranked among the WNBA’s leaders in jersey sales. Yahoo Sports pointed out that NIL stars like Reese entered the league with multi-million-dollar endorsement deals.
On the court, Reese’s numbers backed up her boldness. She averaged 14.7 points and 12.6 rebounds in 2025, led the league in double-doubles, and became the fastest player to reach 500 points and 500 rebounds. Even as the Sky finished with a league-worst 10-34 record, she earned her second All-Star nod.
For Reese, the six-figure haul isn’t just about merchandise-it’s proof she can rebound from more than missed shots. She turned an insult into a brand, and critics into customers.
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