
📌 Tensions flared during a recent WNBA game when Angel Reese was visibly frustrated with a teammate, whose reported salary is $66,079, after being ignored on a fastbreak opportunity.
🏀 The Moment
- Reese sprinted down the floor, wide open for an easy basket.
- Instead of passing, her teammate took the shot alone and missed.
- Cameras caught Reese throwing her arms up in frustration, sparking social media chatter.
🗣️ Fan Reactions
- “Reese was wide open! How do you not pass that?”
- “She’s right to be mad, that was selfish basketball.”
- “This is just rookie frustration—chemistry will come.”
The clip quickly went viral, with fans split between defending Reese’s reaction and calling it a sign of immaturity.
🌍 Why It Matters
- ⚡ On-Court Chemistry – Highlights the growing pains of a young team learning to play together.
- 💰 Salary Spotlight – The teammate’s modest WNBA salary compared to the pressure of performing at this level became part of the narrative.
- 🔥 Reese’s Passion – Shows her competitive fire and leadership, even as a rookie.
💬 Love it or hate it, Angel Reese’s fiery competitiveness is one reason she’s already one of the most talked-about players in the WNBA.