Angel Reese’s $100k bet against Shaquille O'Neal backfires over shooting challenge

By Reign Amurao

Modified Oct 05, 2024 07:09 GMT

WNBA star Angel Reese challenged NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal to a free-throw contest, but it didn't go according to plan. The two former LSU standouts spent time together on the court and Reese thought it was a smart idea to challenge the former LA Lakers star to a shooting challenge.

Shaq, a four-time champion, only made 52.7% of his shots from the charity stripe in his career, so Reese was confident about making a bet with the former star.

The Chicago Sky rookie bet that if O'Neal made the shot, she'd give him $100,000.

"$100,000 if you make this shot," Reese said.

Unfortunately for Reese, the 7-foot-1 big man made the shot in his first attempt.

Neither Reese nor O'Neal confirmed if the WNBA star honored the bet. But it looks like the two were simply having fun on the court.

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Fans react to Angel Reese's bet with Shaq

Fans found the entire incident hilarious and took to social media to express their thoughts.

"Shaq is $25 richer 🔥🔥" one fan said.

"He would’ve missed ts if it was my parlay 😂🤦🏾‍♂️" another fan made fun of Shaq's poor free-throw shooting.

"He’s always said he makes em when they count," a fan said.

Other fans had some jokes for Reese.

"She just bet 2 years of her contract😭," one fan mocked.

"The pain in her yell 😭😭😭😭😭," another fan noted.

"Could feel her pain," a fan referred to Reese's laugh.

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Shaquille O'Neal is a big fan of Angel Reese

Both O'Neal and Angel Reese are former LSU student-athletes. The 1993 Rookie of the Year became a mentor to Reese and when she made her WNBA debut, Shaq was present to show support.

"Angel is like a daughter to me," O'Neal said at the time.