Angel Reese wasn’t completely happy Shaq known as her LSU’s best athlete: He didn’t ‘give a f–ok’
Angel Reese needs to construct on this yr’s success earlier than sporting the “G.O.A.T.” crown lately bestowed upon her by Shaquille O’Neal.
Throughout a current look on “The Breakfast Club,” LSU’s famous person ahead was requested about earlier feedback made by O’Neal, who mentioned Reese is “in all probability the best athlete” LSU has produced.
“I known as him after that and I used to be like, ‘You know the way a lot strain you simply placed on me? You know the way a lot?’” Reese recalled.
O’Neal, a fellow LSU athlete, then informed Reese, “I don’t give a f–ok.”
Earlier this month, the 51-year-old O’Neal spoke about Reese’s athletic prowess on “The Massive Podcast.”
“She’s in all probability the best athlete ever to come back out of LSU sports activities. … Female and male,” O’Neal mentioned.
“As a result of guess what? She delivered. She delivered that bundle … [LSU alum and Bengals quarterback] Joe Burrow acquired it executed a few years in the past, however she’s far more athletic than he’s.”
Reese grew to become one of many greatest breakout stars throughout this yr’s NCAA match, when the Tigers earned their first national championship after defeating the Iowa Hawkeyes, 102-85.
The 20-year-old sophomore, who famously taunted Iowa standout Caitlin Clark within the title recreation, averaged 23 factors and 15.4 rebounds per recreation this season.
Reese additionally set an NCAA file with 34 double-doubles this yr.
She mentioned on “The Breakfast Membership” there’s nonetheless loads extra to perform.
“I really feel like I haven’t executed nothing but, so I informed [O’Neal] don’t even say that but,” she mentioned. “I received a championship, I simply don’t really feel like I’ve executed sufficient.”
Reese then expressed what might additional contribute to her rising legacy.
“I really feel like one other championship and possibly Participant of the Yr would maintain some extra weight,” she mentioned.