Angel Reese has never been one to shy away from the spotlight. Whether it’s her fierce presence on the court or her outspoken personality, the Chicago Sky and Rose BC star always finds a way to make headlines.
But while she has built a reputation as one of the toughest rebounders and defenders in the game, her offensive struggles are now taking center stage – and fans are starting to lose patience.
Despite working with WNBA legend Lisa Leslie, Reese‘s recent showing in Unrivaled League action left many scratching their heads.
While she posted a respectable 10 points and 13 rebounds during Rose BC’s dominant 74-46 win over Vinyl BC, it wasn’t her box score that grabbed attention – it was a string of missed layups and awkward footwork that had fans lighting up social media.
Lisa Leslie Tried to Help – but Did It Stick?
Reese had publicly received advice from Leslie, who emphasized the need to fix her layups, saying: “The biggest advice I have for you is gonna be how you shoot your layups, period.
Like, we’re gonna fix that. That’s fixable for you. I can’t wait to work with you some more.” Videos of the two working together gave fans hope that Reese was ready to elevate her game.
Yet, based on her performance against Vinyl BC, many are now wondering if that work has paid off. Fans didn’t hold back when clips of her missed shots under the basket went viral. One fan wrote on X, “What did Angel Reese work on in the summer?” – a question echoed by many who expected the star forward to show clear improvement after a hyped offseason.
Another frustrated fan commented: “It’s like all of that s- Lisa Leslie taught her. She just forgot about that quick. It’s like it was one ear out the other. If a LEGEND Legend like Lisa Leslie can’t teach her, then she can’t be teached.”
Others speculated on the deeper issue, suggesting Reese may lack the natural coordination and “touch” needed to finish near the rim. “She’s just not exceptionally athletic. She has the body one expects in a pro but one can see she lacks a bit of coordination, has very little ‘touch,'” a fan wrote.
Another even pleaded for the basics: “Someone show her the Mikan drill, for the love of God.”
All Eyes on the Semi-Finals
Despite the backlash, it’s important to remember Reese has made strides in her game – and one rough night doesn’t define her entire season.
The 20-20 game she had earlier in Unrivaled play was proof of her immense talent and hustle, but with stakes rising, fans are demanding more consistency.
Rose BC is heading into a crucial semi-final matchup against Laces BC on March 16, and whether fans love her or criticize her, there’s no denying Angel Reese will be a key factor in that game.
As one of the biggest names in women’s basketball, she still has time to prove her doubters wrong – but the pressure is on.
Because, as Reese herself once said, “If you don’t have no haters, you ain’t popping.” Now, it’s up to her to let her game do the talking.
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