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LSU star Angel Reese recently defended her controversial gesture towards Iowa Hawkeyes’ Caitlin Clark during the NCAA women’s basketball national championship. Reese explained that she doesn’t take disrespect lightly and her gesture was meant to send a message.
Reese’s open hand gesture, popularized by WWE star John Cena, has sparked much debate, particularly on social media. While some have criticized Reese, others have pointed out the lack of public outrage when Clark made a similar gesture earlier in the tournament. Sports journalist Jose de Jesus Ortiz called Reese’s actions “classless,” while former ESPN host Keith Olbermann referred to her as an “idiot.”
In the press conference after the victory, Reese highlighted the disparity in reactions between her and Clark. She expressed that throughout the season she had been critiqued and judged for being her authentic self. Reese’s gesture was a statement of empowerment for girls who look like her and who want to stand up for what they believe in.
Reese had an impressive performance in the championship game, scoring 15 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. She was named the Most Outstanding Player of the tournament. In the post-game broadcast, Reese referenced Clark’s disrespectful comment to an opponent earlier in the tournament.
Clark herself claimed she didn’t notice Reese’s gesture at the time and was focused on the handshake line. She praised LSU and their coach, Kim Mulkey, for their tremendous season.
LSU head coach Mulkey stated that she had no knowledge of what transpired between Reese and Clark. Defending Reese on social media were ESPN’s Holly Rowe and former NBA star Etan Thomas, who both emphasized the importance of celebrating confident young women.
Reese admitted that the negative reactions on social media throughout the season have fueled her motivation to excel on the court. Despite the criticism, she has had an outstanding season with LSU, averaging 23.0 points and 15.4 rebounds after transferring from Maryland.
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