Angel Reese faced heavy criticism during the recent WNBA regular season. Both she and the Chicago Sky fell short of fans’ expectations. Despite their efforts to reach the playoffs, Reese’s performance and the team’s efficiency didn’t meet the mark.
The Sky finished with a 2–7 record, and Reese’s shooting percentage and rebounds were below average. Fans even coined the nickname “Mebounds” to mock the 6′3″ forward. But Reese turned the insult into an opportunity—and made serious money from it.
A mix of confidence and cleverness
According to Firstsportz, Angel Reese openly mocked her season critics. The 23-year-old revealed she was putting her trolls in their place by filing a trademark for the term “Mebounds.” The result? Impressive.
Angel Reese says she made over 6 figures on her “mebounds” merch 👀🤑
She got the last laugh 😅(🎥 @angelreeseshow / https://t.co/c6TKkmT70S ) pic.twitter.com/X4JvL5G4Kw
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) October 3, 2025
Reese thanked her haters for their creativity, which now has her earning six figures. She announced it on social media, and the post quickly went viral. After winning the trademark, she launched a line of products featuring “Mebounds,” which sold fast. Combined with her exclusive Reebok collections, Reese is now profiting big.
“They tried to make fun of me for getting rebounds, and what did I do? I turned it into a bag—over six figures. Thanks. So everyone can try again, because I need another idea for some new colorways. Keep it coming,” Reese wrote on social media.
In just a few months, Reese turned online mockery into a thriving business, delivering the perfect clapback to her trolls.
