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Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Michael Jordan's Former Teammate Sends Message to Angel Reese on Tuesday
Michael Jordan's Former Teammate Sends Message to Angel Reese on Tuesday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese is off to a rough start on the court this season. She's averaging 9.1 points, 12.3 rebounds and 2.6 assists while shooting only 30.9% from the field, 33.3% from beyond the arc and 70.0% from the free-throw line. Advertisement The Sky are 2-5 on the season. They got blown out by the Indiana Fever in their last game by a final score of 79-52 at the United Center, with Reese finishing with just four points in 26 minutes. A one-time All-Star, Reese may be struggling on the basketball court, but she's still winning awards. On Monday, Reese won the BET Sportswoman of the Year Award. She beat out A'ja Wilson, Claressa Shields, Coco Gauff, Dawn Staley, Flau'jae Johnson, Juju Watkins, Sha'Carri Richardson and Simone Biles. Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese recieved a message from one of Michael Jordan's former teammmates. Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images After news began to circulate about Reese winning the BET Sportswoman of the Year Award, one of Michael Jordan's former teammates congratulated the second-year Sky player. Advertisement Etan Thomas, who played two seasons with Jordan on the Washington Wizards, sent a congratulatory post to Reese on Tuesday. Reese and the Sky are back in action on Tuesday when they take on the undefeated New York Liberty. The Liberty (8-0) beat the Sky in their second game of the season by 25 points. Reese struggled mightily in that contest. She had just two points in 26 minutes while going 0-of-8 from the field. Reese hasn't shot over 50.0% from the field in any game this season. It will be interesting to see if she can turn her season around on Tuesday against the Liberty. Related: Angel Reese Reacts to Allen Iverson's Viral Comments About Her This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 10, 2025, where it first appeared.
Fox News
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Fox News
Ex-NBA player compares Angel Reese to 'Little Rock Nine' member
Former NBA player Etan Thomas compared Chicago Sky star Angel Reese to a member of the "Little Rock Nine," as the WNBA player allegedly had "hateful comments" hurled toward her during the team's loss to the Indiana Fever. Thomas posted a photo to his social media account on Monday, portraying Reese as one of the nine Black schoolgirls who were able to attend an all-White school in Arkansas following the 1954 Supreme Court ruling that ended segregation in public schools. The photo showed Reese superimposed onto the iconic black and white photo known as the "Scream Image." It showed 15-year-old Elizabeth Eckford being yelled at on her way to school. The picture depicted the bravery Eckford showed by going into Little Rock Central High School. "This is how it's been for Angel Reese ever since the 2023 NCAA Tournament when her LSU Tigers defeated Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes in the national championship game," Thomas wrote on X. The WNBA was reportedly investigating racial slurs that were reported to have been directed at Reese during the game on Saturday. The league did not get into specifics of what allegedly occurred during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. "The WNBA strongly condemns racism, hate, and discrimination in all forms — they have no place in our league or in society. We are aware of the allegations and are looking into the matter," the league said in a statement. The Women's National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) also released a statement. "The WNBPA is aware of reports of hateful comments at yesterday's game in Indianapolis and supports the WNBA's current investigation into this matter," the union said. "Such behavior is unacceptable for our sport. "Under the WNBA's 'No Space for Hate' policy, we trust the league to thoroughly investigate and take swift, appropriate action to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for all." Reese and Clark had a heated exchange during the game, but both players said it was a "basketball play" and nothing more. Reese's confidence in her abilities and willingness to back them up has made her one of the most-talked-about athletes in the WNBA. She finished second in WNBA Rookie of the Year voting, earned a WNBA MVP vote and finished her first year with the Sky averaging a double-double. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
