"Pay her what she's worth": WNBA fans brutally roast Angel Reese after major blunder in matchup with Napheesa Collier

Angel Reese faced massive trolling from WNBA fans after committing an unexpected travel violation against Napheesa Collier on Tuesday. Playing the point forward role at the top of the key, Reese was guarded by the former Defensive Player of the Year during a possession in the second quarter.

The Sky star was trying to scope out her options to pass the ball, and she walked back without putting the ball on the floor after solid pressure from Collier. The refs immediately blew the whistle, adding to Reese's heavy-turnover game. She had nine on the night, with just three assists, in a 91-68 loss.

Reese had been efficient before the All-Star break, showing tremendous improvement in her finishing and passing. The Sky relied on her, but Tuesday wasn't her night.

However, WNBA fans didn't hold back in mocking the two-time All-Star after her unforced error on Tuesday. One fan sarcastically mentioned the WNBPA's "Pay us what you owe us" slogan:

Another trolled Reese for the Caitlin Clark comparisons, saying:

One fan indirectly credited Collier's defense:

Another joked, saying:

One fan added:

Napheesa Collier heaps praise on Angel Reese's growth

Napheesa Collier had kind words for Angel Reese after seeing the Sky star's development compared to her rookie year. Collier was impressed with Reese expanding her game beyond just being a post player.

"I think (in) her ability to go from the wing to the 3-point line and attacking," Collier said. "She’s a really strong player, she’s developing her handle she’s developing her shot. … She’s kind of taking people off the bounce a little bit more which obviously is really good for her game."

Collier also spoke about mentoring Reese, saying she wants the sophomore forward to get better at everything because she has the talent.

Napheesa Collier backed Angel Reese at the All-Star draft, too. She picked her has one of the reserves for Team Collier. Reese repaid that faith with a solid outing. She was a game-high +/- +17 in the 151-131 win for their team. Reese finished with six points and nine rebounds off the bench.

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