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LSU standout Angel Reese faced significant criticism after engaging in competitive banter with a white opponent, telling them, “You can’t see me,” during a game. This exchange was prompted by the same opponent using similar taunts against others. ESPN commentator Keith Olbermann retweeted a video clip of the incident and harshly labeled Reese as “foolish.” However, Reese’s defenders quickly rallied to her side.
Leading the charge was Shaquille O’Neal, who tweeted, “Please refrain from baseless criticism and leave Angel Reese alone.” In a subsequent tweet, Olbermann acknowledged that he was unaware of Caitlin Clark, the white player, employing similar tactics in previous matches.
Following Reese’s team’s triumph in the game, controversy ensued when First Lady Jill Biden extended an unusual invitation to BOTH teams to visit the White House in celebration. Reese and her teammates have chosen to decline this invitation, receiving support from sports journalist Stephen A. Smith, who criticized the idea, stating, “Inviting the runner-up team to the White House is not a tradition. Why change it now?”
Shannon Sharpe also pointed out the perceived hypocrisy surrounding the situation. He highlighted the contrasting treatment of Caitlin Clark, who was lauded for her “swag” just 48 hours earlier when she performed the “John Cena” hand gesture, whereas Reese’s similar gesture was met with controversy. During an interview, Sharpe expressed his disappointment, saying, “It’s disheartening to see a college student, especially a female, being called derogatory names for a gesture, especially when there was no response when Clark did the same thing!”
