Being an athlete in any of the major sports leagues is pretty challenging. Not just because of the elite level of competition you face day in and day out, but also because of the scrutiny and negative comments athletes face nowadays. Chicago Sky star Angel Reese has dealt with her fair share of social media negativity over the past few years. The 23-year-old WNBA star, who’s known for her strong, outspoken personality, has been the center of media attention for all the wrong reasons.
Whether it’s her trash talk on the court or her battle with Caitlin Clark, Reese seems to be taking all the heat despite being the league’s leader in rebounding during her rookie season. On Tuesday night, after years of social media negativity, her teammate Ariel Atkins had enough and decided to back her friend. After a reporter asked what kind of game this was for her haters, Atkins couldn’t hold herself in, as she defended her teammate by shutting down the reporter.
That’s a great teammate right there https://t.co/wOC3l9srlj
— Giannis Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) June 11, 2025
This action from Angel Reese’s teammate made the Sky star go emotional as she shed a tear during the postgame presser. Now, the clip has gone viral on social, gaining a lot of audience, including none other than Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. The All-Star forward decided to extend her support in the matter through X. “That’s a great teammate right there,” Giannis wrote on the clip. He applauded Reese’s teammate Ariel Atkins for having her back during this tough time for the young superstar.
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