Despite playing for a team that has won a combined total of just 23 games over the past two seasons, Angel Reese always finds a way to make it in the headlines.
Reese sounds off
This week, the Chicago Sky forward expressed to Prime Video’s Taylor Rooks, her frustrations with how her comments have been characterized in interviews with the media. Reese stated, “Even before the game, I’m terrified of what the media is about to ask. It could be the nicest question, but it’s going to get flipped or put into a different light or a different perspective. It’s like, are you here intentionally to start a mess or are you intentionally here to ask a question?”
She added, “It’s really tough for me, especially in the media. It’s like, I don’t want to do an interview with anybody. I get excited for certain people, like Taylor [Rooks]. Certain people I know I can talk to, but I’ll take the fine.”
While Reese has taken issue with participating in press conferences, she hasn’t had any hesitation with hosting her own podcast, Unapologetically Angel. On her newest episode, Reese told Rooks that she fears doing interviews.
Could Reese shutout the media?
“Seriously, I’d rather take the fine sometimes rather than talking to the media because it always gets flipped,” Reese said, adding, “For me, the media is really scary. That’s why I have never been on anybody else’s podcast. I’m scared to do stuff like that because I know how things could get flipped.”
This year, the Sky finished tied for the worst record in the WNBA at 10-34. Prior to the end of the season, Reese blasted her team, teammates, and the organization in an interview with the Chicago Tribune.
“I’m not settling for the same s–t we did this year,” Reese said at the time. “We have to get good players. We have to get great players. That’s a non-negotiable for me. I’m willing and wanting to play with the best. And however I can help to get the best here, that’s what I’m going to do this offseason. So, it’s going to be very, very important this offseason to make sure we attract the best of the best because we can’t settle for what we have this year.”
Reese’s suspension
As a result of Reese’s comments, the Chicago Sky suspended her for a half against the Las Vegas Aces for what the organization called “statements detrimental to the team.”
Reese may not like how her comments are perceived in interviews, but the reality is, she has no one to blame but herself for what she says, and refuses to accept responsibility for her actions.
