Alexis Morris and Angel Reese, once college teammates at LSU and NCAA champions together, have recently shown signs of tension on social media. After Reese achieved her first triple-double in the WNBA, Morris posted Tweets that seemed to criticize her former teammate. One of Morris’ posts highlighted a celebratory message from NBA legend LeBron James about Reese’s on-court adversary, Caitlin Clark.
Following reactions from fans and social media users to her comments about the ongoing debate around “mebounds,” Morris responded directly on her X account, addressing the backlash from followers and observers.
LeBron James’ Involvement in Clark-Reese Rivalry
LeBron James found himself inadvertently drawn into the brewing controversy between Reese and Clark after the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky opened their season with a matchup. Ahead of the game, James shared a photo featuring himself with Clark, who was returning from injury. This led fans to interpret the Lakers star’s support of Clark as a slight toward Reese.
In response, a comment attributed to Reese surfaced, stating,
“Michael Jordan never lost a finals BTW.”
This remark, however, was shown to be fabricated by a parody account named NBACentel. While Reese did not make the comment, James has publicly praised Reese’s impact on women’s basketball. During an April 2024 interview with ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, James called Reese an “icon” of the sport, emphasizing his respect for her achievements.
Alexis Morris Takes Aim at Angel Reese Through Social Media Jabs
Despite James’ supportive remarks about Reese, Alexis Morris has been vocal with her critical tone toward her former teammate. One day before Reese’s triple-double, Morris commented on Clark’s impressive comeback in Indiana’s 102-88 victory over the New York Liberty, claiming Clark was “the only one carrying” WNBA viewership.
In the thread, a social media user reminded Morris of her past NCAA title by making a remark seemingly directed at Reese, calling her “someone who can’t make layups.” Morris responded with laughter, showing amusement at the jab aimed indirectly at Reese, who has occasionally been mocked for missing close-range shots.
Implications for WNBA Dynamics and Player Relations
The social media exchange among Morris, Reese, and the broader Wilma basketball community highlights the ongoing rivalry and heightened competition within the league. LeBron James’ comments continue to elevate Reese’s status as a leading figure in women’s basketball, even as personal disputes play out publicly. This situation may fuel further discussion about player relationships and respect within the WNBA.
As the season progresses, the attention surrounding these interactions may impact fan engagement and narratives between leading stars such as Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark, with former teammates like Morris actively shaping the dialogue through their social media activity.