Angel Reese: mebounds merch earns six figures after trademarking term

Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese told listeners on her Unapologetically Angel podcast this week that she has earned more than six figures from merchandise using the term "mebounds," a phrase opponents and social media users coined last season to mock her rebounding of her own missed shots. Reese said she trademarked the term, turned it into apparel and other items, and has profited from the sales while directing part of the proceeds to her foundation.

"So the Mebounds, if you know, you know, they tried to clown me for rebounds, and what did I do? I made a bag off it. Six figures plus, thank you," Reese said on the podcast. She also addressed criticism of her activities outside basketball in a separate post on X, saying, "Well, no. I'll never pick because my dream job doesn't pay me enough, while my side job pays me 7 figures," framing offcourt work as financially necessary alongside her WNBA career.

Reese, 23, averaged roughly 14.6 to 14.7 points and 12.6 rebounds per game this season and earned an All Star selection in her second WNBA campaign. Her rookie deal has been reported as a four year contract worth about $324,383 in total, averaging roughly $80,000 per season, figures...