Angel Reese Claps Back at Critics with Powerful Message After Sky’s Loss
Angel Reese, the rising star and power forward for the Chicago Sky, continues to face heavy public scrutiny as the 2025 WNBA season progresses. From her dynamic—but polarizing—on-court presence to her much-publicized rivalry with Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark, Reese has been in the spotlight, often surrounded by both praise and criticism.
After the Sky’s 85–66 loss to the New York Liberty on Tuesday, Reese once again addressed the noise—but this time, through a powerful and deeply personal message shared on Instagram.
The post featured a 14-slide carousel, with images of Reese in action, behind-the-scenes locker room moments, and inspirational quote graphics. But it was her caption that resonated most:
“Every successful person you admire survived a season you didn’t see,” Reese wrote.
“Idols turn into rivals. Everything becomes about survival.”
Her message struck a chord, quickly receiving support from high-profile peers, including:
- Raven Johnson (South Carolina Gamecocks guard): “❤️”
- Kateri Poole (Houston Cougars): “Keep being you kid🙏🏼”
- Olivia Miles (TCU): “Love!”
- Kamilla Cardoso (Sky teammate): “Keep going 5! ❤️”
- Cameron Brink (LA Sparks): “❤️❤️❤️”
Despite the Sky’s current struggles—including a 2–6 record and a two-game losing streak—Reese has been a bright spot, posting 17 points, 11 rebounds, and three assists against the Liberty. Her double-double performance showed the grit and resilience that defined her college years.
College Legacy: Angel Reese’s Championship Run at LSU
Before turning pro, Angel Reese made history by leading LSU to its first-ever NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship during the 2022–23 season. After transferring from Maryland, Reese became a dominant force in Baton Rouge.
In the title game against Iowa, she notched 15 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists, earning the Most Outstanding Player award of the tournament. That season, she averaged 23.0 points and 15.4 rebounds per game—one of the most dominant stat lines in recent memory.
In her second and final year at LSU, Reese remained a standout, averaging 18.6 points and 13.4 rebounds, and finishing the season with 830 points, the third-highest total in program history.
Resilience in the Face of Adversity
Now in the pros, Angel Reese isn’t backing down from the pressure. Her recent Instagram post is just the latest chapter in her journey of owning her narrative and fueling her fire with adversity.
“Everything becomes about survival,” Reese wrote—and she’s clearly in the fight.
