In a surprising development this season, Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese—one of the most talked-about rookies in recent WNBA history—was harshly ranked by some fans as one of the “worst players in the WNBA.”

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While Reese continues to average a league-leading 11.7 rebounds per game, critics have zeroed in on her offensive efficiency and turnovers, sparking heated online debate.

Despite her headline-worthy performances and intense hustle, Reese failed to crack the top 10 in the 2025 WNBA All-Star fan voting.

With 173,363 votes, she placed 13th, far behind fan-favorite Caitlin Clark, who led the vote with over 500,000 votes.

The snub shocked many of Reese’s supporters, who expected her to make the roster given her growing fan base and on-court presence.

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Online reactions were swift and brutal, with some trolls mocking her fan engagement and social media campaigning for votes.

Reese responded to the negativity with a firm yet focused approach.

She took to social media to remind fans to double up on voting, and posted messages emphasizing self-confidence and persistence.

She has consistently chosen not to directly engage with critics, allowing her improved performance to speak for itself.

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In recent games, Reese has been averaging 14.3 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 5.5 assists, proving she’s far from the “worst” and continuing to adapt impressively in her rookie season.

The All-Star snub has sparked wider conversation around popularity versus performance.

Some argue that fan voting favors viral stars and not true on-court contributors.

Others point to the Sky’s record and Reese’s slow offensive start as reasons she missed the cut.

Nonetheless, many fans came to her defense, pointing out how targeted the criticism has been.

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On Reddit and Twitter, users called the backlash excessive and rooted in deeper biases, especially given how Reese continues to lead in rebounds and make a defensive impact.

Angel Reese’s first WNBA season has been anything but quiet.

From polarizing fan rankings to a disappointing All-Star snub, she’s been in the center of every conversation.

Still, her resilience, consistent stats, and growing leadership show that she’s not only handling the pressure—she’s thriving under it.

Whether or not she makes the All-Star team this year, Angel Reese is already a force in the league and far from done proving her doubters wrong.