Angel Reese Gets New Nickname From Napheesa Collier And Even Lisa Leslie Took Notice
Her ankle injury has not prevented Napheesa Collier from being there for her team.
The Minnesota Lynx have managed to recover from her absence in the last five games, losing only to the New York Liberty. And although she was not on the court, she was just another fan cheering them on from the sidelines, and she stole the show.
Collier’s looks capture attention
Napheesa decided to share seven photos with her 297,000 followers on her official Instagram account, showing her on the court wearing outfits that did not go unnoticed by her fans. Nor by Angel Reese.
The Chicago Sky star made her long-awaited return to the court after a lengthy absence due to a back injury that caused her to miss seven consecutive games with the team.
However, she was also active on social media, commenting on and highlighting the fashion choices made by the 6-foot-1 forward. “I have to say Phee… the outfits this season have been 10/10,” Angel wrote.
Napheesa didn’t hesitate and quickly responded, giving her a curious nickname: “@angelreese5 high praise from the fashion queennnn,” she wrote alongside a red heart emoji.
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The truth is that, beyond the game, Reese has established herself as a fashion icon, working in collaboration with different brands, such as Reebok, and wearing eye-catching outfits.
The post by the WNBA MVP favorite did not go unnoticed by a sports legend. Lisa Leslie not only “liked” the post, but also left a few words for Collier: “Adorable but ready for you to play,” Leslie commented.
Despite Lisa’s words, Napheesa remains doubtful for the matchup against Brittney Griner and the Atlanta Dream on Thursday, August 21.
Meanwhile, Reese is preparing to face the New York Liberty at the Barclays Center, also on Thursday. Will we see them arrive and dazzle fans with their looks?
Brittney Griner Finally Breaks Her Silence Over Alleged Caitlin Clark Comments That The WNBA Refused To Investigate
Brittney Griner (Photo via Twitter)
WNBA star Brittney Griner was at the center of a new debate over what she allegedly said in a game against basketball phenom Caitlin Clark.
The Atlanta Dream center found herself at the center of social media controversy last month when some fans thought she disparaged Indiana Fever star guard Caitlin Clark upon fouling out.
The game’s broadcast focused on an upset Griner saying something as she returned to the Dream bench after fouling out of the game. While there’s no audio of this moment, some who tried to read Griner’s lips thought she called Clark a “trash f–king white girl.”
However, there’s no proof of Griner saying those actual words since others thought she stated something else.
It took weeks for someone to finally get a quote from her, and she provided much of nothing.
Brittney Griner was asked about this moment before her team’s June 15 game against the Washington Mystics and said, “I remember fouling out, being mad. I remember fouling out on, I believe it was [Natasha] Howard driving to the basket. They said I put my hand in.”
This is the first time I’ve heard Brittney Griner speak! 🤨
And this person is on a women’s basketball team? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/PogH2LHf3B— Jannine.. #MagaMemeQueen ™️ 👑🇺🇸 (@janninereid1) June 15, 2025
WNBA Chooses Not To Investigate Brittney Griner
Brittney Griner (Photo By Dale Zanine-Imagn Images)
Moments before the conclusion of the Indiana Fever’s 81-76 victory over the Dream at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta weeks ago, cameras seemingly caught Atlanta Dream star center Brittney Griner labeling Caitlin Clark “trash” before calling her a “f***ing white girl” in frustration over a foul on Natasha Howard.
The clip of Griner speaking on the bench, lacking context, spread on social media and went viral.
Griner, who won a gold medal for Team USA at the Summer Olympics in Paris in 2024, essentially got aw@y with whatever came out of her mouth because the league basically ignored the controversy.
This incident is not the only time Griner vocalized her frustrations this season. Following another game, she stormed off mid-interview, yelling at the referees to “be f—ing better.
