Angel Reese isn’t just leading the WNBA in rebounds—she’s flipping the script on internet trolls and turning their words into a brand.
The Chicago Sky rookie has filed a trademark for “MeBounds,” a term that originated as a jab at her relentless rebounding style. Critics used the nickname to imply that she was mostly grabbing her own missed shots. Instead of clapping back, Reese trademarked it.
“Whoever came up with ‘MeBounds’… any ball coming off the board is mine. And a brand? That’s six figures right there,” she said in a TikTok video.
She followed up with another message for her doubters:
“The trolling? I love when y’all do it because the ideas be good.”
From Shade to Strategy
The trademark application, filed in Maryland, covers merchandise such as T-shirts, sweatshirts, and hats. It’s a savvy move from the 22-year-old, who already has a strong personal brand and a loyal fanbase built during her college career at LSU and now growing in the pros.
Her embrace of the nickname shows how modern athletes are owning their narratives—and profiting from them. What started as a slight is now a brand that Reese says could bring in six figures.
Dominating on the Court
Meanwhile, Reese continues to let her game speak. She recently notched her first career triple-double—11 points, 13 rebounds, and 11 assists—in the Sky’s 78–66 win over Connecticut. She currently leads the league in rebounding with nearly 12 boards per game, further proving that “MeBounds” isn’t just talk—it’s results.
As the WNBA continues to gain momentum, players like Reese are showing how to lead both in the paint and at the intersection of sports, culture, and business.
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