In the closing moments of a recent WNBA victory, Chicago Sky star Angel Reese made sure Indiana Fever standout Caitlin Clark knew exactly who was coming out on top. Reese taunted Clark multiple times, including pointing to her ring finger to signal that she was chasing a championship.

She also hit Clark with the “You Can’t See Me” celebration—a gesture Clark herself had made famous earlier in her career. While some fans loved Reese’s fiery display, many others took to social media to call her actions disrespectful.

One of the most viral reactions came from former ESPN host Keith Olbermann, who called Angel Reese a “fucking idiot” in a tweet that quickly spread across the internet.

NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal, a strong supporter of Reese, immediately came to her defense. He fired back at Olbermann in the comments, writing:

“shut your dumb ass up leave angel reese alone.”

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The incident sparked a heated debate about sportsmanship, confidence, and double standards in women’s professional basketball. Supporters argued that Reese was simply showing competitive spirit, especially since Caitlin Clark had previously celebrated in a similar way without facing the same backlash.

Critics, however, felt Reese’s actions crossed the line into unsportsmanlike conduct. The controversy highlighted how quickly social media can amplify on-court moments, drawing in major sports figures like Shaq to defend or criticize the players involved.

In the end, Angel Reese became the center of attention—not just for her performance, but for her bold personality and willingness to stand her ground. Whether loved or hated, her actions sparked a national conversation about what it means to be a competitor and how women athletes are judged both on and off the court.

Angel Reese Reveals What She’s Concealing Underneath Her Iconic One Legging, And It’s Not What You’d Expect

Angel Reese (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
LSU Tigers star Angel Resse has been making a lot of headlines after her match against the Iowa Hawkeyes. Reese has a unique fashion for her matches, she wears leggings on only one of her legs and she recently revealed the secret of doing so.

Reese lost her recent game against the Iowa Hawkeyes which left the fans wondering if she would continue with LSU or declare for the WNBA draft. Those questions have also been answered by Reese in her recent collaboration with Vogue.

Why does Angel Reese wear one legging attire?

Angel Reese wears only one legging as a part of her one-court attire and the fans have grown curious about it. Many people speculated that it was part of a superstition that Reese followed, however, that is not the case. The LSU star has herself revealed the reason for the unique dressing choice and it may surprise a lot of people.

“I had surgery two years back on my shin. I have a rod in my leg… I cover the scar on one, and then the two players that I admire, Te’a Cooper and A’ja Wilson, also wear it, too. So it is swag. But I have used it to cover my scar,” said Angel Reese. She revealed that she had surgery on her leg and had a scar on it. She wears the leggings to hide that scar and at the same time as a swag fashion accessory.

Angel Reese declares for WNBA draft with Vogue photoshoot

After the Tigers failed to stand up against Caitlin Clark and the Hawkeyes the fans were left wondering if the LSU star Angel Reese would declare for the upcoming NBA draft. Reese has answered those questions with a beautiful photoshoot in collaboration with Vogue. Reese did a photo shoot with the brand and announced that she would be declaring for the WNBA draft.

Reese expressed her thoughts about the decision on her official X (formerly Twitter) account. “Making my announcement with VOGUE was ICONIC. In the new world that I am stepping into, just believe in me, trust in me, and give me time to learn and grow!” said Reese in the post. She thanked her supporters for their support and love and also asked them to trust her in her new journey.

What do you think of Angel Reese’s secret about the one-legging attire? Which do you think will pick up Reese in the draft? We are eager to know your thoughts, so drop down in the comments and let us know.