Angel Reese Gets Lavish Praise From Michelle Obama: “You Are Handling Yourself Beautifully”

Michelle Obama had high levels of praise for Angel Reese for how she handles herself and the spotlight.

Angel Reese Gets Lavish Praise From Michelle Obama: “You Are Handling Yourself Beautifully”

Angel Reese and Michelle Obama (Image credits - Firstsportz)

In Short
  • Michelle Obama praised Angel Reese for her composure and attitude during a podcast appearance.
  • Angel Reese was drafted seventh overall by the Chicago Sky in the 2024 WNBA draft and has two All-Star appearances.
  • Reese has faced media scrutiny but continues to focus on her career and business ventures, including a role in an animated film.

While Caitlin Clark has elevated the WNBA to new heights, another player who has taken the league by storm is Angel Reese. The two WNBA stars were drafted in the same year and have revolutionized the league. Many expect the two to battle it out for the “best player in the league” label for years to come.

During a recent appearance on Michelle Obama‘s podcast, the former First Lady praised the WNBA star for the way she has carried herself with all the spotlight.

You are handling yourself beautifully. I mean, it’s not just what you do, but the way you carry yourself. Girl, I mean, it is really a joy to watch you manage it all and you do it with a smile on your face with an excellent attitude.

Michelle Obama on IMO Podcast

Angel Reese was drafted by the Chicago Sky as the seventh pick in the 2024 WNBA draft. Clark had all the hype and spotlight before the draft, and rightfully so, but Reese has been one of the best picks in recent years. In her first two seasons in the league, she already has two All-Star appearances and set the league single-season record in rebounds in her rookie year.

While she continues to cement herself as one of the best players in the WNBA in her third season, she has also made a name for herself off the court through her business ventures. Her love for fashion has seen her collaborate with exclusive brands. She joined A’ja Wilson in the ensemble voice cast of “GOAT”, an animated sports movie produced by Stephen Curry.

At 23, she is one of the most popular female athletes in the US. With fame comes high pressure and intense scrutiny. Reese has been at the receiving end of it all across social media, but continues to conduct herself very well and just do her thing.

Michelle Obama’s praise of Angel Reese leaves fans buzzing

IMO Podcast was started by Michelle Obama and her older brother, Craig Robinson. They have had a few celebrity guests and recently featured Stephen Curry and Ayesha Curry on the show.

The clip of Mrs. Obama praising Angel Reese did not take long to go viral and had her fans all excited.

Reese fans were delighted to see their star earning praise from a figure like Michelle Obama. Many are excited for the latest episode to release on Wednesday.

The media has not been kind to Angel Reese

For everything she has achieved at such a young age, Angel Reese has been scrutinized by the media ever since she set foot into the WNBA. She has expressed distrust and fear of the media in the past. The media have often been guilty of twisting words, misquoting, and taking things out of context with Reese as they try to set their own narratives.

Reese spoke about how the media have not been kind to her and was thankful for being on the podcast.

I try to not let the negative outshine the positive. I keep my circle very small. I appreciate you guys for making this a safe space for me because the media has not always been great for me. I’ll take a fine, especially in the WNBA, before I have to go to the media.

Angel Reese on IMO Podcast

In the offseason, Reese was traded to the Atlanta Dream for the first-round picks in 2027 and 2028. After a first-round exit last season, the Dream will fancy their chances of a deep postseason run with Reese this year.

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