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Valkyries Mock Angel Reese with 'Too Small' Trolling at Parade
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In Short: The Golden State Valkyries mocked Angel Reese during their championship parade, handing out pacifiers with a photo of her 'too small' gesture.
During the parade, the team distributed tiny pink pacifiers with a piece of paper featuring a photo of Michael Jordan's famous crying face, overlaid with a picture of Reese making her 'too small' gesture. The accompanying message read, 'If found, return to ATL,' a clear reference to her home team, the Atlanta Dream.
Reese had made the 'too small' gesture during Game 3 of the Finals, turning to the Valkyries' bench and making a pinching motion at center Aminata Gueye. This moment became a rallying cry for the Valkyries, who used it to troll Reese during their victory celebration.
The Valkyries won their first WNBA Championship in just two years, defeating the Atlanta Dream 68-63 in a hard-fought Game 7. Despite Reese's fiery performance throughout the series, the Valkyries held her to just eight points in the decisive game.
Social media reactions were mixed, with some fans living for the trolling and others defending Reese. One person noted, 'Boy, Angel is going to be dealing with that response for awhile,' while another said, 'They are so jealous of Angel Reese and insecure.'
Sophie Cunningham, a Valkyries player, defended Reese's actions, suggesting that as the best player on the floor, she had the right to feel so. However, the Valkyries' trolling continued, with players and staff showcasing shirts mocking the 'too small' gesture.
The championship parade had a bit of everything, including savage trolling toward Reese. A clip from the parade shows staff and players trolling Reese with a shirt that featured her 'too small' gesture.
Despite the backlash, the Valkyries' victory marks the first Game 7 in WNBA Finals history, adding another historic moment to the league's legacy.
Gabby Williams earned MVP honors after a 30-point performance in the championship-clinching game, solidifying the Valkyries' historic win.
The Golden State Warriors honored the Valkyries on Sunday during a timeout in the game against the Los Angeles Clippers, further cementing the team's place in basketball history.
Reese and her Atlanta Dream are now back home, disappointed they couldn't finish the job despite pushing the Valkyries to the end.
The Valkyries' victory parade was a celebration of their historic win, but it was also a moment of revenge for the team, using Reese's earlier taunt as a rallying cry and parade prop.
What this adds
The Valkyries' mocking of Angel Reese during their championship parade is a continuation of the team's response to her 'too small' gesture during Game 3 of the Finals. This act has become a significant part of the team's narrative and celebration.
The mixed reactions on social media highlight the polarizing nature of the trolling, with some fans supporting the Valkyries' actions and others defending Reese's right to express herself.
The Valkyries' victory marks a historic moment for the team and the league, but the trolling of Angel Reese adds a controversial element to their celebration.
Background
The Golden State Valkyries mocked Angel Reese during their championship parade, handing out pacifiers with a photo of her 'too small' gesture.
The Valkyries' victory marks the first Game 7 in WNBA Finals history, adding another historic moment to the league's legacy.
What's confirmed
- A clip from the parade shows staff and players trolling Reese with a shirt that featured her “too small” gesture.
- In Game 3 of the Finals, with the Dream comfortably leading, 94-69, Angel Reese turned to the Valkyries’ bench and made a pinching “too small” hand gesture at center Aminata Gueye.
- Reese became the biggest threat to the Valkyries’ championship aspirations before they held her to just eight points in Game 7.
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- After seven games, Gueye, also referred to as a “bum” by Reese, had the last laugh.
- The Golden State Warriors honored them on Sunday during a timeout in the game against the Los Angeles Clippers.
- The championship parade had a bit of everything, including savage trolling toward Reese.
What's still developing
- And yes, there was shade tossed at the Atlanta Dream – specifically Dream superstar Angel Reese.
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- As he stood atop the championship bus, he showcased the shirt, which was nothing more than a complete graphic print of Angel Reese enacting that taunt.
- Her impact was so great that analysts questioned whether the Valkyries had an answer for her.