WNBA Star Angel Reese Says Prime Brittney Griner Would Beat Prime Allen Iverson in a 1v1

In a jaw-dropping comment that has set the sports world on fire, WNBA rising star Angel Reese made headlines on Tuesday by boldly claiming that a prime Brittney Griner would defeat NBA legend Allen Iverson in a one-on-one matchup.

Reese made the remarks during a live Q&A session hosted by a Chicago-based media outlet, where she was asked about hypothetical dream matchups between WNBA and NBA legends. Without hesitation, Reese said, “If it’s about skill, power, and basketball IQ, I’m taking Prime Griner over Prime Iverson—any day.”

The reaction was immediate and fierce. Fans on both sides of the gender divide lit up social media, with some praising Reese for standing by women’s basketball, while others accused her of being delusional and disrespecting one of the NBA’s most iconic guards.

“Angel Reese just lost all credibility with that take,” one user posted on X (formerly Twitter). “Iverson would break Griner’s ankles three times before she could blink.”

But Reese didn’t back down. In a follow-up post on Instagram, she doubled down: “Y’all laugh because y’all scared to imagine women dominating. But some of y’all forget what Griner in her prime looked like. 6’9, freak athlete, unstoppable inside presence. Iverson was great, but let’s be real—he’s 6 feet tall.”

Brittney Griner herself has not publicly commented on the comparison, but sources close to her say she was “flattered but focused on the season.” Griner, who returned to the WNBA in 2023 after her high-profile detainment in Russia, has reclaimed her spot as one of the league’s most dominant post players.

Iverson, meanwhile, hasn’t responded—though fans were quick to circulate clips of his iconic crossovers and 50-point games as a counterargument.

The controversy has sparked a larger debate about gender in sports, skill vs. size, and whether hypothetical matchups like these do more harm than good. WNBA fans point to Griner’s 30-point, 10-block games and her dominance in international play as proof that she could hold her own against smaller, quicker guards. NBA loyalists argue that the speed and handle of players like Iverson simply cannot be matched.

What makes this more than just a hot take is Angel Reese’s growing influence. Known for her unapologetic confidence and no-nonsense approach, Reese has quickly become one of the most talked-about athletes in American sports. From college dominance to an early impact with the Chicago Sky, she’s already changing narratives—and now, apparently, starting firestorms.

Whether you agree or disagree with her claim, one thing is clear: Angel Reese isn’t afraid to speak her mind, and she’s dragging the WNBA into every major sports debate, one bold statement at a time.