Imagine towering nearly a foot over your opponent, driving confidently toward the basket, only to have your shot emphatically rejected by that very same player. That exact moment, a classic underdog triumph captured on video, became a hilarious headache for Los Angeles Sparks rookie Rickea Jackson.
Her solution? A direct, and undeniably funny, public plea to the fan account that shared the evidence. This unexpected social media exchange between the 6’2″ forward is going viral. This all happened after a viral clip of her being blocked by the 5’8″ Sydney Colson instantly gained traction among the WNBA fans.
Rickea Jackson Pleas Fans To ‘Delete’ Her Viral Video
Jackson of the Los Angeles Sparks had a key role in her team’s 89-87 victory over the Indiana Fever on Saturday. But, fans were more interested in Jackson’s social media response to the viral video. She demanded that the fan erase the video.
In a video on X (formerly Twitter), a fan posted a video of Jackson’s layup attempt being blocked by Colson. As the moment went viral, the second-year Sparks forward asked the fan to ‘delete’ the video.
“Delete this,” wrote Rickea Jackson on X.
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The Indiana Fever entered as the clear favorite. But, even with a significant advantage, they couldn’t stop Sparks’ rookie, who clutched the game. Jackson had 15 points, five assists, and two rebounds as the game ended. Many fans wanted to see Caitlin Clark in action. But her groin injury caused her to sit out.
For the Sparks, Azura Stevens, Dearica Hamby, and Kelsey Plum all made significant contributions. Stevens added 21 points and 12 rebounds, while Hamby and Plum scored 18 and 20 points, respectively.
Fever’s Coach Had High Praise For Rickea Jackson And Co.’s Performance
Fever’s Head Coach Stephanie White had high praise for Jackson’s performance. She really admired how the Sparks recognized their roles in attack and defense, causing the Fever to lose the match. Another player she praised was Azura Stevens. She believed both Jackson and Stevens were great at their team roles.
“I think they just put their head down and started to attack us. They did a really good job of recognizing when our guards, our small guards, got switched on to. Whether it was (Rickea) Jackson or (Azura) Stevens. They also did a good job of executing some of their schemes,” Stephanie White said to the media.
Jackson and the LA Sparks had a great night, but she might want to check out the Indiana Fever’s social media accounts. Late in the first quarter, the Fever posted a video of rookie forward Makayla Timpson blocking Jackson. It might be embarrassing for Jackson, considering their height difference, but it was definitely funny banter from Jackson’s end.