Angel Reese is under fire again after her latest on-court stunt completely backfired, leaving fans calling her “desperate” and “trying too hard to be like Caitlin Clark.”
👟 What Happened?
During a recent game, Reese attempted to hype up the crowd by holding up her shoe after it fell off during a play. Instead of quickly putting it back on, she paused mid-court, waving the shoe around in a playful taunt, seemingly to get cheers from the audience.
But the move didn’t land. The broadcast captured opposing players rolling their eyes as Reese smiled and slowly laced her shoe back up before returning to defense.
😬 Fans Weren’t Impressed
Social media erupted within minutes, with fans slamming the stunt as unnecessary and attention-seeking:
- @hoopsdrama: “She wants that Caitlin Clark viral energy so bad… but this was cringe.”
- @wnbaburner: “Desperate move. Caitlin earns her hype by dominating, not random shoe theatrics.”
Many compared the moment to Caitlin Clark’s recent highlight plays, logo threes, and no-look assists that go viral organically, arguing that Reese’s stunt felt forced.
💥 She’s “No Caitlin Clark”?
The rivalry narrative continues to fuel debate online. Clark’s supporters claim Reese is trying to copy her spotlight-grabbing style but lacks the same impact. Others defended Reese, saying she was just having fun on the court.
One user summed up the clash perfectly:
“Caitlin Clark pulls off logo threes and crowd erupts. Angel Reese holds up a shoe and people cringe. There’s levels to this.”
🏀 Reese Responds
Though Reese hasn’t directly addressed the backlash, she posted a cryptic tweet after the game:
“Y’all mad at everything I do 😂 stay pressed.”
🤔 Final Thoughts
Whether you love her confidence or find her antics annoying, one thing is clear: Angel Reese knows how to keep her name in the headlines. But this time, fans agree her desperate shoe stunt failed to impress – and reminded everyone she’s still no Caitlin Clark.
