Dave Portnoy and fans of Caitlin Clark directed criticism at Angel Reese following the Atlanta Dream's Game 7 loss to the Valkyries in the WNBA Finals on November 1, 2026.
Social media posts highlighted Reese's 0-1 record in the finals, while some thanked Gabby Williams for her performance. The backlash came after the Dream fell short in the decisive game.
The series concluded with the Valkyries capturing the championship. Reese, a rookie standout, faced online scrutiny from Portnoy, the founder of Barstool Sports, and Clark's supporters.
