“Give the race card a break already” – Angel Reese’s explanation for taunting Caitlin Clark has basketball fans FUMING on Twitter
Angel Reese's Post-Game Taunt Sparks Debate and Backlash on Social Media
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Angel Reese (10) and Caitlin Clark (22) (image via Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports)
Angel Reese, a prominent forward for the LSU Tigers women’s basketball team, has garnered attention not just for her team’s national championship win, but also for her post-game taunt towards Caitlin Clark of the Iowa Hawkeyes. Reese used WWE star John Cena’s “You can’t see me” hand gesture, which has divided viewers between those who appreciated the bold move and those who labeled it as “classless.“
During a segment on ESPN’s “NBA Today,” Malika Andrews expressed her disagreement with the criticism directed towards Reese, referring to it as “ugly and unfair” Andrews inquired about how Reese has been handling the backlash.
“I’ve been dealing with it since high school, so it’s obviously not new for me,” Reese said. “It just is what it is and I accept it, and I want to take on that role of being the black woman that’s gonna stand up for the girls that may not have a voice.
“I’m happy I can be the role model and the person that everyone looks up to, and the one that can say those things that other people may want to say. So, I’m just happy right now.“
According to Reese’s response, she has been facing this type of criticism since her high school days, so it’s not something new to her. She is content with being a role model and someone that people admire and is proud of her identity. She motivates young girls to stay true to themselves and not let anyone discourage them from pursuing their dreams.
“Never let anybody ever tell you ‘no’, ever tell you that you can’t do this and you can’t do that. I’ve always just stood in my skin and been very proud of who I am. I’m very, very confident in who I am and I think the people that support me understand who I am.”
Reese added, “It always comes from a good heart, so I don’t care what anybody has to say about me. I love who I am. I’m Angel Reese and I feel like I’ve grown to be this person where everybody loves me for who I am, and I think that’s because I’m authentically me.”
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Basketball fans express outrage on Twitter over Angel Reese’s taunt
Despite Reese’s positive message, some basketball fans on Twitter are fuming about her taunt. Some have accused her of playing the “race card” and using her status as a black woman to justify her actions. Others have criticized her for setting a bad example for young fans of the game.
Another user tweeted, “Instead of apologizing for behaving like a juvenile delinquent she plays the race card. Shocker.”
Despite the backlash, Reese is standing by her actions and her message of empowerment. She believes that young girls should be encouraged to be themselves and never let anyone tell them they can’t do something. And if that means standing up to an opponent who’s disrespected you in the past, then so be it.
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Vivek Yadav
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