Angel Reese’s Explosive Locker Room Moment Shakes Chicago Sky

At Tuesday’s closed-door practice, rookie star Angel Reese froze the entire Chicago Sky with just seven words:

“I don’t owe you respect. Not yet.”

She wasn’t yelling. She wasn’t throwing things. She simply cut off veteran Courtney Vandersloot, who had just returned from injury, and delivered a line that stopped practice cold.

Unbeknownst to players, a practice mic had been left on. By nightfall, the audio leaked, and by morning, #IDontOweYouRespect was trending across social media. ESPN soon ran the clip, turning Reese into one of the WNBA’s most polarizing figures overnight.

The fallout was immediate. Reese left practice alone, caught on video walking into a black SUV. Vandersloot, meanwhile, stayed late on the court in silence. By Friday, when asked about the quote, she responded quietly:

“I didn’t respond because I used to be her.”

Sponsors are reportedly monitoring the situation, fans are divided, and teammates are holding closed-door meetings.

For Chicago, this wasn’t just a practice clash. It was a fracture — one that could define both Reese’s future and the Sky’s season.