Jul 29, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) drives to the basket as Washington Mystics forward Kiki Iriafen (44) defends in the first half at CareFirst Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

WNBA Fans Sense Candace Parker Shade in Cryptic Angel Reese Post

Originally posted on Women's Fastbreak on SI
By Nick Guzman | Last updated Jul 30, 2025 1:21 PM ET

WNBA legend Candace Parker made headlines this week when she defended her placement of Angel Reese in the “C-Tier” of her WNBA player rankings.

Parker initially made her rankings as part of a game with Complex Sports and offered an explanation of Reese’s placement on the premiere episode of the Post Moves podcast which she co-hosts with Indiana Fever star Aliyah Boston.

“What player are you taking Angel Reese over, of those that I just listed?” Parker asked.

Oh we getting SPICY new episode tomorrow morning! pic.twitter.com/B1eeWVWA2D
— Post Moves (@PostMovesShow) July 29, 2025

A few hours after that clip was uploaded, Reese posted a cryptic tweet that fans seem to believe is in response to Parker’s comments.

“Clout is one helluva DRUG. Like it really gets to a point,” Reese said.

clout is one helluva DRUG. like it really gets to a point.
— Angel Reese (@Reese10Angel) July 30, 2025

Reese might not have named names in her tweet, but the replies certainly were more direct in their criticism of Parker.

“Candace is ruining her legacy coming at you foul like this,” one fan wrote.

Candace is ruining her legacy coming at you foul like this. ‍♀️
— Geneva in General (@HoustonGen73027) July 30, 2025

“Yeah Candace is getting weird. Stop showing her love it’s not reciprocated,” another said.

Yeah Candace is getting weird. Stop showing her love it’s not reciprocated.
— Frieza’s Burner (@King_Cold_Son) July 30, 2025

Reese also appeared to delete a repost of a fan tweet seemingly aimed at Parker.

“I’d be mad too if a girl who was beautiful, rich, famous, and well-liked among her peers comes in to break my records, gets promotion/brand deals I couldn’t get, and then has the audacity to steal my vet. I’d be bitter,” the post read.

She retweeted this and unretweeted tears pic.twitter.com/8CajW3BKaG
— Marcel (@utd_marccccc) July 30, 2025

Reese made her return to action last night against the Mystics after missing the previous two games with a back issue.

Although the Sky fell 103-86, Parker’s comments didn’t seem to have an effect on Reese’s play as she posted her league-leading 17th double-double of the season with 22 points and 13 rebounds.

This article first appeared on Women's Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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