Angel Reese reacted to Alyssa Thomas’s flagrant foul throughout a rebound, which resulted in her ejection from the sport.
ESPN stories the Chicago Sky participant instructed reporters, “They don’t give a damn if I’m a rookie.”
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Reese Reacts to Alyssa’s Flagrant Foul
Reese and Thomas had been gunning for a rebound when the Connecticut Sun lifted her arm and made contact with Angel’s neck. This brought on the Chi Barbie to fall laborious on the hardwood.
This is Alyssa’s first flagrant foul, however her eight flagrant total. She is at the moment tied for the second most in WNBA historical past.
Reese shared her ideas in regards to the incident through the press convention after the sport. The No. 7 decide within the WNBA draft stated she knew “…it was going to be a tough game,” nevertheless, Reese said, “that’s what I’m built for.” Additionally, she recommended her teammates for his or her effort on the courtroom.
After a reporter requested her if she thought Alyssa was trying to ship a message from a vet to a beginner, Angel responded, It’s not simply because I’m a rookie. I’m a participant. And I’m a basketball participant.” She added, “They don’t give a damn if I’m a rookie.”
The LSU grad stated, “…I want them to come at me every day.” She continued, “They’re not supposed to be nice to me. I hope y’all know that. They’re not supposed to be nice to me or lay down because I’m Angel Reese or because I’m a rookie.”
Reese Thanked Alyssa For Applying Pressure
Angel then expressed her gratitude to Thomas for her aggression. “…thank you, AT, for sending the message to me because I got back up, and I kept going and kept pushing.” Additionally, she shared that she has “been cool” with Alyssa “since [they] were at Maryland.”
“…so I know it’s no hard feelings, and I appreciate her for going at me today,” she defined.
During a pre-game interview, Reese expressed that she admires Alyssa. The ahead says her adoration stays the identical after the flagrant foul.
The Connecticut Sun in the end beat the Chicago Sky. Reese scored 13 factors and 5 rebounds.
Check out Reese’s response to Thomas coming for her neck:
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