It’s just one off-court battle after another. Angel Reese found herself in the middle of another debate, this time tied to New York Liberty guard Courtney Vandersloot. After Reese suggested the Chicago Sky should look for someone younger with championship experience to help carry the load, Vandersloot’s wife had something to say.
Fans quickly noticed the response on social media. “Not Sloot’s wife with the ‘friendly reminder,’” one wrote after Kayla McBride reposted a message. The post itself featured Vandersloot cheering on her own recovery: “Friendly reminder…! Can’t wait for the comeback Mama!!!!!!!”
We can all remember from last week when Angel Reese herself wanted “someone, probably a little younger with some experience” as another addition to their team, as they are struggling. What’s even hard-hitting is the line “willing to compete for a championship”. Not to put words in AR’s mouth, but does this mean she feels the current team doesn’t have that will?
A feud magnet. Angel Reese is not the kind who would put a filter on her head when making comments. Maybe it’s the heat of the moment, or a lack of time to process the right words. None matters as it’s usually the first thing that comes to mind that’s the real thought. No matter the circumstance, others believed it was disrespectful toward a proven veteran like Vandersloot.
The clash highlights how much attention Angel Reese commands even off the court. She isn’t just making noise as a rookie; she’s sparking reactions from WNBA stars, their families, and fans. And when one of the league’s top point guards has her wife dropping reminders, you know the conversation is far from over.
Angel Reese once praised Courtney Vandersloot as Sky’s leader after ACL injury
Before the recent war of words, Angel Reese had shown nothing but support for Courtney Vandersloot, especially after the guard suffered a season-ending ACL injury.
At the time, Reese made sure to highlight Vandersloot’s impact on the Sky, saying: “It’s super unfortunate, obviously. She works really hard, was a great leader for us, and she’s continued to be that for us. Obviously, my heart goes out to her because she doesn’t deserve that,” Reese told ProFootballNetwork.com.
That message struck a different tone from her recent remarks, reminding fans that Reese respects Vandersloot’s role in the locker room. The shift also shows how fast narratives can change in a league where every statement carries weight.
There are plenty of names trending in the WNBA, but none takes off-the-court, uninjured attention like Angel Reese. And this exchange with Vandersloot has turned more heads than usual, as sparks may fly. While we still see this conversation ending sooner than others might make it sound like, we won’t be taken by surprise if embers turn into flames between these ladies.
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