WNBA fans were pulled into another heated Angel Reese debate after a post about Unrivaled stats spiraled into a messy comment section.
It started with @HollywoodIzzyb, who shared turnover numbers from Unrivaled and added, “I will never believe that a truly high IQ/proficient passer and floor general should have high Turnovers.”
Veronica Burton 6assist: 3TO
Paige Bueckers 6 assist: 0 TOs
Chelsea Gray: 8 assist: 2TOs
Marina Mabrey: 9 assist: 3TOs
I will never believe that a truly high IQ/proficient passer and floor general should have high Turnovers.— Israel Moore (@HollywoodIzzyb) January 6, 2026
The post quickly drew replies from WNBA fans, especially those who felt the comparison itself was flawed.
Several WNBA fans pointed out that pulling numbers from a 3×3 setting and stacking them next to full-league play made little sense. Others took it as a direct shot at Angel Reese and her supporters.
The replies kept piling up, but one comment rose above the rest.
@Anthony87038347 earned top likes with, “Angel fans are so incredibly r——– [crying emoji] [crying emoji] [face with tears of joy emoji].”
The post spread fast, not because WNBA fans agreed on the message, but because it highlighted how far the discussion had drifted from stats into insults.
Another user tried to pull the thread back toward context.
@overjoyed926 replied, “she is not playing man, stop thinking so much about her.”
That response echoed what many WNBA fans were already saying. The issue wasn’t Angel Reese herself. It was how people were using unrelated formats and numbers to argue a point.
Across the comment section, WNBA fans pushed back on the idea that Unrivaled figures could define anyone’s value. Some defended Reese directly. Others simply rejected the setup of the argument.
What became clear was that WNBA fans weren’t reacting to one post. They were reacting to a pattern. Every new stat drop, every new clip, every new comparison now feels like another trigger.
For WNBA fans, this debate isn’t just about Angel Reese. It’s about how easily numbers, tone, and loyalty collide online, and how fast a discussion can turn personal.
WNBA Fans React After Angel Reese Is Compared To Candace Parker
While one thread focused on turnovers, a separate wave of posts showed WNBA fans reacting to an even bigger claim circulating online.
The spark wasn’t clearly traced, but WNBA fans began noticing multiple tweets responding to the idea that Angel Reese could be considered better than Candace Parker.
@NickAndreATR openly questioned it, writing, “Angel Reese a better basketball player than Candace Parker???”
Angel Reese a better basketball player than Candace Parker??? pic.twitter.com/lpPSUlBJ5o
— Nick Andre (@NickAndreATR) January 7, 2026
The post quickly gained attention from WNBA fans who were stunned the comparison was even being floated.
Others were far less subtle.
@BlkMANjoy_ posted, “If you think Angel Reese is a better two way player than Candace Parker we just can’t talk hoops anymore.. cause whet?”
The reaction mirrored what many WNBA fans were expressing across timelines: disbelief more than debate.
Another response tried to close the door on the topic entirely.
@andesiamae added, “For the record Angel Reese is not better than Candace Parker.” That line spread among WNBA fans who felt the conversation had gone too far, too fast.
Across all three posts, WNBA fans weren’t attacking Reese as a player. Most replies focused on history, careers, and what Candace Parker has already done. For them, the issue wasn’t hype. It was scale.
Many WNBA fans argued that comparisons like this skip steps. They ignore time, context, and the weight of full careers. Others said these claims hurt Reese more than they help, because they set her up for backlash instead of growth.
As Angel Reese continues to trend, WNBA fans are finding themselves in the same cycle. New moment. New stat. New claim. And another round of reactions, trying to pull things back to reality.
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Sabel has been working as a field reporter for People’s Television Network (PTV), mainly about the Philippine Basketball Association since 2016 and has been elevated to Executive Producer for sports in 2022. Aside from being on top of the Philippine sports scene, she is also a running enthusiast. You can also follow her on X at @SabelReyes2 and Instagram at @msabelreyes.
