Angel Reese has helped carry Atlanta to the WNBA finals, and after years of mockery, a lot of folks owe her an apology after Friday night.
The Critics Can Form an Apology Queue
For three years, the bad-faith take merchants and right-wing culture warriors had a field day at Reese’s expense. They gleefully circulated her missed layups, likening her footwork to “Bambi on ice,” and even marveling at the supposed comic genius of “mebounds.” These critics, who seemingly had no interest in an honest assessment of her basketball abilities, turned one of the WNBA’s most naturally gifted rebounders into a punchline. But after Friday, that punchline has never worn thinner.
Reese Shuts Down the Doubts on the Biggest Stage
Reese’s incredible journey to the WNBA’s biggest stage speaks for itself. She’s proven she belongs, shutting down the doubts about her game that fueled years of ridicule. Her critics might want to start forming an orderly apology queue, because her talent as a naturally gifted rebounder and her ability to help carry Atlanta to the finals are undeniable.
Atlanta is on the WNBA’s biggest stage, and Reese is a huge reason why. We’ll be watching as she continues to prove her words true.
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Originally reported by The Guardian.
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