Angel Reese, the Chicago Sky rookie who has already made WNBA history by setting a new record for consecutive double-doubles, has been receiving a mix of praise and criticism this season. While many have been impressed by her remarkable rebounding stats, not everyone is a fan of how she achieves these numbers.
Recently, a social media personality known as Jacobtheclipper, who has built a following of over 11,000 with his virtual “barbershop” discussions on basketball, voiced strong disapproval of Reese’s playing style. Jacob shared a video clip of Reese missing several shots in quick succession, but grabbing her own rebounds each time, which boosted her rebounding stats significantly in just a few seconds.
Jacob argues that this type of play, which inflates her box score numbers, is detrimental to the sport. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), he expressed his frustration:
“Angel Reese’s game is what’s WRONG with basketball today. She gets praised for her boxscore numbers and double-double streaks, but when you actually watch the games, it’s clear how misleading those stats are. She literally misses from 2 feet, then tips the rebound to herself multiple times, making her rebounding numbers look crazy. She also pads her stats in games that are already decided just to hit a double-double. This obsession with meaningless stats like double-doubles or triple-doubles, driven by fans and the media, is ruining the beauty of basketball. Play the game the right way or don’t play at all.”
Angel Reese’s game is what’s WRONG with basketball today. She is praised for her boxscore numbers and all her double double streaks. But when you watch the games you realize how fraudulent it all is. This girl literally can’t make a shot from 2 feet and tips the rebound to… pic.twitter.com/hi4cEFbPUg
— Jacob (@Jacobtheclipper) August 25, 2024
Jacob’s harsh critique highlights a growing debate in sports about the emphasis on individual statistics over the quality of play. While Reese continues to dominate the WNBA record books, critics like Jacob suggest that her approach to the game might be more about padding stats than contributing to team success.
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