In the world of lyrical genius, Eminem stands tall as one of the most skillful rappers globally, his records setting a standard that few can match. Even NBA legend LeBron James himself has openly recognized the lyrical brilliance of Marshall Mathers. Five years ago, when Eminem dropped the surprise album ‘Kamikaze,’ LeBron took to social media to applaud his mastery. Eminem’s influence extends beyond the music realm, inspiring a new generation of rappers, including notable names like Logic and Joyner Lucas, who consider him their idol—and with good reason.

Recently, an unexpected twist unfolded when a WNBA coach creatively borrowed a page from Eminem’s playbook to succinctly express her feelings after a disappointing playoff exit.

A WNBA coach’s Eminem-inspired remark

Amid the questions surrounding Collier’s outstanding performance and the apparent lack of support from her teammates, Cheryl Reeve found herself echoing the frustrations of many sports coaches and enthusiasts. In the aftermath of the Lynx’s valiant but ultimately insufficient efforts, Reeve resorted to a blunt but striking choice of words. As the Minnesota Lynx battled fiercely in Game 3 against the Connecticut Sun, Reeve couldn’t help but recognize the formidable challenge posed by their opponents.

In her post-game presser, she paid tribute to the Connecticut Sun, saying, “Every night we play, every game we play, that was my worry all season long. We know that Phee [Napheesa] put the team on her back repeatedly. Oftentimes came back and you know it’s well documented statistically and have games as they did in game two you know were hard to beat.” [sic]Reeve went on to provide insight into the adjustments made by the Connecticut Sun, highlighting specific matchups and the pressure they applied during the game. She acknowledged that while these challenges weren’t surprising, dealing with them presented a distinct set of difficulties.

“We needed a third scorer, and they got their third scorer. And that was my biggest worry—trying to limit the fact that they could get a third scorer. So, Ty Harris was the one that really chewed us up and spit us out in different ways.”

Unsurprisingly, the Connecticut Sun managed to restrict the Lynx to a score of 75, ultimately securing a victory with a 15-point margin.

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Interestingly, while Coach Reeve’s frank comments captured the essence of her disappointment, they also resonated with fans for another reason.

Eminem’s wordplay, a familiar refrain

Eminem, the rap maestro, has employed a similar wordplay in his lyrics, which Reeve cleverly weaved into her post-game remarks. Eminem’s iconic use of “chewed up and spit out” has appeared in two of his songs, showcasing his penchant for lyrical dexterity.

In Eminem’s iconic track Lose Yourself, he rapped, “I’ve been chewed up and spit out and booed off stage, but I kept rhymin’ and stepped right in.” And again, on Fast Lane with Royce da 5’9″ he said, “Was called M&M, but he threw away the candy and ate the rapper,
chewed him up and spitted him out.”

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Though this doesn’t tell of Reeve being a die-hard hip-hop fan, she does use a fitting Eminem wordplay to describe her feelings after her team’s loss. Who are you rooting for in the semifinals and who would you boo off court?? Let us know in the comments below!