Angel Reese has received a very public offer to address her shooting concerns after another round of criticism over her jumper.
The Atlanta Dream forward is already one of the WNBA’s most recognizable rebounders and personalities, but her jump shot remains the most frequent target for critics.
That is why Chris Matthews, better known as Lethal Shooter, joining the conversation feels like more than just a viral moment.
Lethal Shooter reaches out to Angel Reese after viral criticism
On X, Lethal Shooter reached out to Reese after fans mocked practice footage showing her missing open threes and displaying awkward shooting form.
“Angel Reese! We both from the DMV let’s make history and get in the gym!”
Matthews is not just an internet trick-shot artist. The Washington, D.C. native played college basketball at Washington State and St. Bonaventure, went on to play professionally overseas, and later became one of the game’s best-known shooting coaches after injuries ended his playing career.
He has worked with NBA players such as Anthony Davis, Jaylen Brown, and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, among others, while building a massive social following through difficult shooting drills and viral videos, including his windmill shot clips.
Could he help Reese? Potentially, if she is willing to put in mechanical and patient work. Her issue is not confidence. It is her shooting base, balance, touch, release consistency, and finding a shot she can repeat under pressure.
Angel Reese shooting limits could cap her WNBA ceiling
Reese’s numbers help explain why the criticism keeps coming back.
She is averaging 12.8 points, 11.1 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 1.0 blocks this season, according to ESPN, which shows her value. But she is shooting just 41.5 percent from the field and 1-for-11 from three-point range.
The bigger issue is that defenses still do not respect her away from the rim. Her offense relies on putbacks, cuts, drawing fouls, and second-chance points, rather than a reliable jumper or efficient self-created scoring.
That can still make Reese an All-Star-level rebounder and energy forward. But the modern WNBA expects frontcourt players to either finish with elite efficiency, pass at a high level, or stretch the floor.
If Reese never develops into a competent shooter, her ceiling may stay limited. But if Lethal Shooter can help her build even a reliable midrange game, the narrative around her could change quickly.
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