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‘The nerve’ – WNBA fans cannot believe Candace Parker’s new take on Angel Reese

Candace Parker tried to play off her old C-tier ranking of Angel Reese, but fans aren’t having it. Candace Parker caught massive heat when she put Angel Reese down in C-Tier on a live ranking show.

‘The nerve’ – WNBA fans cannot believe Candace Parker’s new take on Angel Reese

WNBA fans were taken aback by Candace Parker's controversial downgrade of Angel Reese to C-Tier on a live ranking show. Parker dismissed Reese as just a high-volume rebounder and not ready to lead a team, putting her behind the league's top superstars. The backlash was swift and intense, with fans questioning how Parker could overlook Reese's impact on her own team.

In an attempt to clarify her stance, Parker appeared on the Post Moves Show and admitted she had made a mistake. However, she then defended the practice of bold sports commentary, which only fueled the criticism. Parker acknowledged Angel Reese's growth and impact since joining the league, but insisted that her initial ranking was rooted in early criticism and a perception that WNBA coverage lacked realism.

Despite her apology, fans remained divided, with some questioning whether Reese had been motivated by Parker's ranking or simply focused on her own performance.

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