Chicago Sky star Angel Reese has been the subject of jokes since she joined the WNBA.
Reese is known for her outstanding rebounding skills, but many critics say most of her rebounds come from her own missed shots near the basket. This led to the creation of a nickname: “Mebounds.”
Reese recently responded to the joke with humor. She praised the person who came up with the term. On social media, she said, “Whoever came up with the ‘mebounds’ thing… Y’all ate that up because rebounds, mebounds, crebounds, keybounds, tebounds… anything that comes off that board… it’s mine.”
But Reese didn’t stop at just joking about it. According to the U.S. Patent Office, reported by Will Stern from Clict.com, Reese has filed a trademark claim for “mebounds.” She plans to use it on T-shirts, sweatshirts, and hats.
This shows Reese’s smart move to turn online trolling into a business opportunity.
Reese’s on-court performance has brought attention, but her ongoing rivalry with Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark has also made her a controversial figure, especially among Clark’s fans.
Despite the Chicago Sky’s slow start this season, Reese has posted strong numbers. She is averaging 10.4 points and 11.9 rebounds per game, with the rebounds total leading the entire WNBA.
