Angel Reese dismisses critics of her taunting Caitlin Clark: ‘I really like who I’m’
Angel Reese is not going to be apologizing.
As LSU finished off Iowa in a 102-85 victory to win the nationwide championship on Sunday, Reese taunted shedding opponent Caitlin Clark with WWE star John Cena’s “You can’t see me” hand gesture.
The response was break up between viewers who loved the brash gesture — a retaliation for the time that Clark similarly flashed the hand in front of her face at an opponent — and ones like former Giants quarterback Danny Kanell, who referred to as it “classless” by Clark.
On ESPN’s “NBA Immediately” on Monday, Malika Andrews referred to as the criticism Reese obtained “ugly and unfair” and requested her how she’s been coping with it.
“I’ve been coping with it since highschool, so it’s clearly not new for me,” Reese mentioned.
“It simply is what it’s and I settle for it, and I need to tackle that position of being the black lady that’s gonna rise up for the ladies that won’t have a voice.
“I’m glad I will be the position mannequin and the person who everybody seems as much as, and the one that may these issues that different individuals could need to say. So, I’m simply glad proper now.”
Reese had 15 factors and 10 rebounds within the nationwide championship recreation whereas Clark scored 30 factors and had eight assists.
Andrews requested Reese what she would inform the younger women who look as much as her about what she’s skilled.
“Simply preserve being you,” Reese mentioned.
“By no means let anyone ever let you know ‘no’, ever let you know which you can’t do that and you may’t try this. I’ve at all times simply stood in my pores and skin and been very happy with who I’m. I’m very, very assured in who I’m and I feel the those who assist me perceive who I’m.
“It at all times comes from an excellent coronary heart, so I don’t care what anyone has to say about me. I really like who I’m. I’m Angel Reese and I really feel like I’ve grown to be this particular person the place everyone loves me for who I’m, and I feel that’s as a result of I’m authentically me.”