She was the most hyped rookie alongside Caitlin Clark.
She’s one of the most followed athletes in women’s basketball.
But this week, Angel Reese didn’t just get snubbed—she got dropped.

In the latest round of fan voting results for the 2024 WNBA All-Star Game, Angel Reese was officially voted out of the Top 10, falling behind lesser-known veterans and even bench players.

And if her Instagram and X posts are any indication?

She’s not taking it quietly.

“Funny how the numbers always change when the face don’t fit,” Reese wrote in a now-viral story.
“But cool. I’ll let my game keep talking.”

The fallout was immediate, polarizing, and loud.

The Voting Breakdown: What Happened?

According to the WNBA’s latest fan voting update:

Caitlin Clark is the No. 1 vote-getter by a wide margin

Aliyah Boston, A’ja Wilson, and Sabrina Ionescu round out the Top 5

Angel Reese, who had previously been hovering at No. 9, is now sitting outside the Top 12

That means unless media and player votes dramatically shift in her favor, she’s unlikely to make the All-Star roster.

And for a player who was once considered the “cultural face” of the league?

That’s a stunning blow.

Reese’s Reaction: “This Ain’t a Popularity Contest… Or Maybe It Is.”

Within hours of the rankings dropping, Angel Reese posted on her X account:

“Y’all vote who they tell you to. Not who’s actually hooping.”

She followed it with:

“Next year, I won’t even post about it. I’ll just play. That’s the only thing they can’t spin.”

And later that evening, she reposted fan content accusing the league of “narrative bias” and “protecting the polished faces.”

The message was clear: Reese feels shut out—and she’s not afraid to say why.

Fans React: Divided—As Always

#AngelReeseSnubbed

#SheDeservedBetter

#WNBABias
All trended within an hour of Reese’s story going up.

“She’s top five in rebounds, leads the league in hustle stats—and y’all telling me she’s not Top 10?” one user posted.

“Let’s be real: the media made their pick. And it wasn’t Angel,” another added.

But others pushed back:

“Clark’s numbers are better. Her team wins more. And she doesn’t spend every post playing victim,” read one reply that now has 45k likes.

“Reese is learning the hard way: the court talks louder than the camera,” another fan wrote.

Media Response: “This Is Bigger Than Stats”

ESPN’s Monica McNutt offered a balanced view:

“You can feel her frustration. And some of it’s justified. But at some point, it’s about production—not profile.”

Fox’s Jason Whitlock was more blunt:

“She wants to be an All-Star? Start hitting free throws. Start winning games. Stop subtweeting the league that gave you a platform.”

Clark Comparison (Again): Fuel to the Fire

It’s impossible to ignore the elephant in the room: Caitlin Clark is thriving. Reese is flailing.

Clark’s Fever team has improved and is now in playoff contention

Reese’s Sky team continues to slide in the standings

Clark is posting near triple-doubles

Reese is struggling with fouls, efficiency, and fourth-quarter minutes

Yet Clark hasn’t made a single emotional post about the All-Star Game.
She hasn’t begged.
She hasn’t subtweeted.

That contrast? It’s driving the internet wild.

“One is asking for votes. The other is earning them,” one viral tweet read.

WNBA League Office: Still Silent

The WNBA has not commented on Reese’s reaction or the voting dynamics.

But sources say the league is “concerned” about how quickly this has escalated into a race, branding, and narrative war between rookies.

“This was supposed to be the year of unity,” said one league official.
“Instead, it’s turned into factions.”

Locker Room Energy: Tensions Rising?

Inside the Chicago Sky locker room, insiders say Reese’s mood has shifted.

“She’s mad. She’s motivated. But she’s also isolating herself,” one source said.

Teammates are reportedly supportive—but growing weary of the drama.

“We’re here to win, not go viral,” one player said anonymously.

The Bigger Conversation: What’s the All-Star Game Really About?

For decades, the All-Star Game has been a mix of:

Fan favorites

Statistical leaders

League narratives

Player reputation

But in the social media era, it’s also become a war over who fans feel represents them.

Angel Reese? She’s Gen Z, unapologetic, and emotionally raw.
Caitlin Clark? She’s surgical, silent, and media-friendly.

Two sides. Two archetypes.
And only one got voted in.

Final Thoughts: Popularity Hurts When It Doesn’t Deliver

Angel Reese is not out of the league.
She’s not washed.
She’s not even underperforming.

But she’s facing a new reality:

Influence only gets you so far. Impact is what gets you across the line.

And this week?

The votes told her where she stands.

Now the question is—what will she do next?