Angel Reese trademarks “MeBounds” after trolling sparks six-figure brand idea

In response to the criticism of her offensive numbers, Angel Reese has now moved to trademark 'MeBounds'. The criticism comes from the online discourse, suggesting that Reese’s rebounding numbers were artificially inflated because she was grabbing her own missed shots. This had previously led to netizens intensely trolling the WNBA star with several slander names, with MeBounds being one of them.

While the trolling may have troubled many, Angel Reese saw an opportunity to make lemons into lemonade, and her team has now launched a trademark suit for 'Mebounds'. The news has caused a stir on social media as well, with dozens of fans expressing their astonishment at the surprising turn of events. Angel Reese also addressed the trolls in a recent TikTok post in which she announced her plans to trademark the moniker.

"Whoever came up with the 'mebounds' thing, y'all at that up because 'mebounds', rebounds, crebounds ... anything that comes off that board, it's mine. And a brand? That's six figures right there."

She then went on to add:

"The trolling? I love when ya'll do it because, like, the ideas be good," Reese said. "Like, when y'all have to alter my face and [expletive] because I'm cute, alright, whatever. That doesn't get me. But when y'all came up with 'mebounds' ― because statistically, all the rebounds that I get aren't always just mine. They're, like, the defenses, too, or somebody else on my team. But, when ya'll came up with 'mebounds,' y'all ate ..."

Angel Reese's performance stats behind the MeBounds tag

The Chicago Sky have had an unexceptional season till now, and are currently sitting 5th in the Eastern Conference Division. They did, however, rally to win 78-66 against the Connecticut Sun in the match held yesterday to break a three-game losing streak. Angel Reese was the star of the show, as she became the second-youngest WNBA player to register a triple-double. She ended up with 11 assists in the game.

Angel Reese’s response to the trolling wasn’t just to trademark the term; she also backed up the goods with a commanding performance on the court. Much like last year, she is currently leading the WNBA in rebounds, with 11.9 rebounds per game. She is also averaging 10.4 points per game this season, though it is some way off from the league leader, Napheesa Collier, who averages a remarkable 26.1 points per game.

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Other than her on-court activities, Angel Reese's off-court activities have also garnered a tremendous amount of following on the internet. With a lively social media presence and the daring decision to go podcasting via the show Unapologetically Angel, she has quickly managed to create a brand around herself.

The community response to Reese’s trademark move has also been largely positive, and fans have enjoyed how Reese took the criticism and turned it into an opening. In case she manages to secure the required authorizations in relation to the trademark, it could lead to significant brand development opportunities opening up for the WNBA star.

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