An innocent fashion post turned into a comedy thread after NBA Fans hijacked a parody page’s attempt to hype Angel Reese.
@NBAMemes shared, “WNBA legend Angel Reese shows off her court-side outfit. Is Reese the baddest in the league?”
WNBA legend Angel Reese shows off her court-side outfit.
Is Reese the baddest in the league? pic.twitter.com/MvhmlHOFK8
— NBA Memes (@NBAMemes) December 10, 2025
along with a photo of Reese looking sharp at a game. Instead of treating it like light entertainment, NBA Fans immediately flipped it into skill debates and jokes about her on-court struggles.
One of the first replies came from @ItTakesElevenBD, who wrote, “She’s bad, but there are worse players I think.” which is often a point of discussion for NBA fans watching the WNBA.
Simple maneuvers such as taking shots at close range should more often than not lead to a basket. But Reese and most others in the WNBA do not.
Then @tweeterazzis dropped the most shared comeback of the thread: “The baddest jumpshot, definitely.” The post included a GIF of Reese taking a jumper, missing the rim entirely, grabbing her own rebound, and repeating the process.
The reactions highlight how often NBA Fans pull WNBA players into discussions that aren’t even about basketball. Reese has built a stronger brand off the court than on it, and that gap creates endless material for a fanbase that loves poking fun at anything that gets even slightly overhyped.
What ties the whole moment together is how reflexively NBA Fans turn WNBA headlines into comparison territory. Reese gets fashion praise, and the replies turn into jokes about her finishing at the rim. Even when the topic is harmless, NBA Fans jump straight to performance narratives, giving the parody post far more engagement than it expected.
NBA Fans Compare A’ja Wilson to Legends—and Each Other—As WNBA Praise Sparks Heated Reactions
The debate didn’t stop with Angel Reese. Soon after that thread went viral, NBA Fans shifted their attention to A’ja Wilson after @LuluKesin shared a pull quote from Time Magazine, noting:
“She’s the first player, in WNBA or NBA history, to win a championship and be named Finals MVP, league MVP, and Defensive Player of the Year in the same season. And she’s one of just four players in either league to win four MVP trophies before the age of 30.”
“She’s the first player, in WNBA or NBA history, to win a championship and be named Finals MVP, league MVP, and Defensive Player of the Year in the same season. And she’s one of just four players in either league to win four MVP trophies before the age of 30” https://t.co/K2AxM07pFq
— Lulu Kesin (@LuluKesin) December 9, 2025
NBA fans would not stand for this as they know that this isn’t a first.
@GoCubsGo75 jumped in with, “Did we forget about 1993-94 Hakeem Olajuwon?” citing the year Olajuwon led the Rockets with a rare sweep of MVP, DPOY and Finals MVP.
The thread also blended into the Angel Reese discourse. @ali284400 added, “And her insecurities about the most popular player in the league keep her from being one,” pointing toward the ongoing narrative that Reese’s public rivalry with Caitlin Clark overshadows her development on the court.
Both conversations show how NBA Fans treat WNBA topics: with jokes, strong opinions, and immediate comparisons to men’s basketball. Angel Reese misses open shots? NBA Fans bring it up in a fashion post. A’ja Wilson gets historic recognition? NBA Fans shift the spotlight to Hakeem Olajuwon.
The overlap highlights a pattern — NBA Fans are becoming central voices in WNBA debates whether they mean to or not. Their reactions shape how moments spread, and their comparisons often turn simple praise into full-on cross-league arguments.
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