No doubt, the 2025 regular season has been a roller coaster for Angel Reese, with the Chicago Sky’s standout experiencing some noticeable low points along the way. Just consider this – Reese sank to a rough 22.7% shooting from the field (5-for-22) across her first two games of the season, including a scoreless 0-for-8 outing against the Liberty. But that rocky start was just the beginning. The Angel Reese fans came to admire last year? She made a clear return. Still, despite her strong comeback performances, her overall numbers haven’t quite pushed her into the All-Star starter spot many fans feel she’s earned fairly.

It all came to light when the second-year forward was not listed among the Top 10 starters named for the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game, scheduled for July 19th in Indianapolis. Now, the Bayou Barbie will have to wait another week to find out if she’ll be selected as an All-Star for the second year in a row when the reserves are announced.

Last year, the All-Star Game followed an Olympic-themed format, with Team USA facing off against a squad of non-Olympians. But this year, the game returns to a standard format, with two captains – Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier, who received the most fan votes. These two will go on to draft their teams once the entire talent pool is available. But how were the starters selected?

The All-Star voting process selected four guards and six frontcourt players, with the final results determined by a weighted system: 50% fan votes, 25% player votes, and 25% media votes. Based on that formula, the ten starters – besides the already named captains – included Paige Bueckers (Wings), Allisha Gray (Dream), Sabrina Ionescu (Liberty), Aliyah Boston (Fever), Nneka Ogwumike (Storm), Satou Sabally (Mercury), Breanna Stewart (Liberty), and A’ja Wilson (Aces). That left Angel Reese, who ranked seventh among frontcourt players with a weighted score of 7.75, just behind Satou Sabally, who claimed the final frontcourt starter spot with a score of 6.5. While Reese was fifth in fan voting, she was 12th in player and media votes, ultimately bringing down her score.

So, as the results came in, one thing became clear: WNBA players made their choice in the ongoing Caitlin Clark vs. Angel Reese debate, and they chose to leave Chi-Town Barbie out of the top 10. Now you understand why fans aren’t too thrilled with how the All-Star results turned out.

Angel Reese fans dive into the comment section to deliver unique takes!

As the WNBA All-Star voting results went viral, fans didn’t hesitate to dive into the comment section and voice their disappointment – and honestly, they’ve got a point. “So let me get this straight—Angel Reese’s only real support is her fanbase? Because these players never once came to her defense, and those weak folks they call WNBA media, who act like fan clubs, clearly don’t f— with her. Aight, we see y’all… it’s on sight now,” penned one frustrated user. No doubt, every player named to the All-Star list is deserving, but Angel Reese absolutely deserved a spot, too.

I mean, she’s averaging 12.4 points and a league-high 12.6 rebounds through 16 games, all while showing major strides in her development. And if that’s not convincing enough, consider this: In a recent game against the Sparks, she dropped 11 of her 24 points in the fourth quarter, helping the Sky seal a critical win.

“Angel Reese leads today’s WNBA standouts,” another user added. And they weren’t wrong. Reese dominated both ends of the floor, coming close to a triple-double of 24 points, 16 rebounds, and 7 assists in just 38 minutes of action. And it didn’t stop there. That performance marked her fourth straight game with at least 16 boards, following totals of 17, 18, and 19 in her last three. It was also her fourth consecutive double-double and her 36th in her first 50 career games, putting her in elite company.

Still think that’s not enough? “Angel Reese, this is motivation. Cook these ni—-,” read another comment. Chicago Sky star has become the fastest player in WNBA history to record 150+ rebounds and 50+ assists in a single season. She also notched her first career triple-double, becoming the second-youngest in league history to do so, right behind Caitlin Clark. She now ranks 19th in the league in assists, and second among frontcourt players, just percentage points behind the Sparks’ Dearica Hamby (3.82 to 3.81).

“This graphic says everything! Angel Reese is HER. TF wrong with y’all?! Ain’t NOBODY else in the league doing this!!!” another fan exclaimed. Of course, her growth has come with some challenges. She’s currently second in the league in turnovers, averaging 3.4 per game, only behind Caitlin Clark, who has 5.9. But her development in an on-ball role has been evident, especially over the last eight games, where she’s averaged 14.8 points, 13 rebounds, and five assists, while shooting 44.9% from the field. So, when all of this gets ignored in the All-Star voting process, it makes sense why fans are upset.

“Mention up front how the players haven’t voted well for Angel Reese—they only voted her 12th in the All-Star results, and that’s why fans feel betrayed,” wrote another user, pointing out the irony. “They didn’t even vote Caitlin Clark that high—she was 9th!” But the real disappointment lies in the player vote, which accounted for 25% of the total weight and could have drastically changed the outcome. Players had the power to boost Reese into the Top 10, but they didn’t. And that’s why she’s out of the starting lineup… for now.

Still, all hope isn’t lost. The remaining 12 All-Star spots will be selected by the league’s 13 head coaches, with three reserved for guards, five for frontcourt players, and four positionless picks. The reserves will be announced on Sunday, and the captains will draft their teams on July 8. So, what do you think? Will Angel Reese get this spot, at least?