In the now-infamous moment, Reese appeared to fall backward theatrically after minimal contact from an opposing player. The exaggerated motion was immediately picked up by cameras—and within minutes, it was all over social media.
“Oscar-worthy performance,” one fan mocked on X (formerly Twitter).
“Even soccer players are jealous,” another joked.
The clip quickly racked up millions of views, with hashtags like #FlopQueen, #AngelReeseFlop, and #WNBAacting trending across platforms. Even some sports analysts joined in, questioning whether Reese’s attempt was a genuine reaction or a calculated move gone embarrassingly wrong.
“There’s flopping, and then there’s this,” one former WNBA player said on a podcast. “She’ll be seeing that clip for the rest of her career.”
While the officials didn’t call a foul in Reese’s favor, the stunt clearly didn’t go unnoticed—especially by fans who have been closely watching her high-profile rookie season filled with both standout performances and viral headlines.
Despite the humiliation, Angel Reese has not publicly responded to the criticism, but her silence hasn’t stopped the memes, edits, and savage commentary from flooding timelines.
Some fans came to her defense, calling the criticism excessive and reminding others that flopping happens across all levels of basketball.
Still, the moment has reignited broader conversations about sportsmanship, image, and how young WNBA stars are navigating the pressure of being under a constant spotlight.
For now, one thing is certain: Angel Reese’s flop may not have earned her free throws—but it earned her a place in WNBA meme history.
