Angel Reese steps in to defend Travis Hunter’s fiancée after Heisman Trophy controversy

WNBA superstar Angel Reese did not appreciate the disrespect Leanna Lenee faced after Travis Hunter's Heisman Trophy controversy.

Angel Reese steps in to defend Travis Hunter’s fiancée after Heisman Trophy controversy

WNBA superstar Angel Reese Travis Hunter and his fiancée Leanna Lenee after his Heisman Trophy win

When Angel Reese came into the WNBA, many questioned if she could make an impact both with her play on the floor as well as her popularity. One season later, she answered both questions with record breaking performances and fame that is rising at a fast pace.

With that rise in popularity comes added scrutiny, which could force some to become defensive. But Reese has not bothered to tinker her style even when she faced a lot of backlash. She even went to the extent to suggest that ‘hate pays’ when taking on Taylor Swift‘s fans after the Kayla Nicole podcast interview.

She even did not hesitate to shoot back at a fan who felt she was going over the top in her attempts to be a fashionista. Such has been her demeanor that she has shown the ability to handle any negativity. After Travis Hunter‘s Heisman Trophy award ceremony, his fiancée, Leanna Lenee, faced some extreme negativity for her actions. Seeing this she wrote this on her X account.

Leave that girl alone & let them be happy damn!

Angel Reese on X

Angel Reese was ticked off that fans were targeting Lenee for not standing up when her would be life partner won the Heisman and was coming over to hug her. Fans felt it was disrespectful to Travis Hunter considering it was his night, and she tried to make it hers.

Angel Reese hits back at negative comments after her support to Travis Hunter’s fiancée

Those fans also came back at the WNBA rebounding phenom, as they felt she was supporting a woman who was clearly in the wrong. When some felt Reese was supporting Leanna Lenee as Travis Hunter was her ‘boy’, she replied.

I don’t know that boy at all. I’m just supporting another athlete but why do yall care so much? AGAIN, they are happy. Yall wanna be internet relationship experts so bad. This is why we want to keep things private cause yall always gonna try to find SOMETHING.

Angel Reese on X

The Colorado Buffaloes two-way star has defended his now fiancée in the past. This comes especially after fans felt Lenee’s comments about Hunter not being his type before becoming a star had given them proof that she was there for the money.

He has since declared his interest to marry Lenee, causing even more discussions on social media. The WNBA star with this message slammed those discussions were making it worse for the couple. This is especially because no one knows how their dynamic is behind closed doors.