In the wake of the WNBA issuing a statement denouncing racist and derogatory comments from fans, Chicago Sky star Angel Reese has taken to social media to share her perspective.
Reese, who became a household name during her time at LSU, has continuously used her platform to shed light on what she and some other players have dealt with throughout their respective careers. Thursday, Reese took to X (formerly Twitter) to respond to the recent developments that prompted a reaction from the league.
What did Reese say? Here is more on what led to Reese’s latest statements and why the WNBA is facing scrutiny for its handling of recent events.
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Reese’s first post quoted a SportsCenter segment in which former player and current ESPN analyst Andraya Carter expressed disappointment in the hateful rhetoric that players are continuously forced to deal with.
“Y’all know I’ve been going through this for the last two years but was told ‘save the tears’ and ‘stop playing victim,'” Reese said. “Y’all a little late to the party and could have tried to put out this fire way before it started.”
Y’all know i’ve…
