Angel Reese on winning LSU's 1st Women's National Championship & dealing with criticism | NBA Today

[@MarkJohnson-xs1ql]

This world is crazy. How is this a story Keep doing you young lady.

[@cordelearts]

Right. We all talked junk on the field. - This what happens when corporations take over.

[@codecaine]

That is social media for you. Where you can make something out of nothing.

[@darrintonsmith8]

It’s not the world. It’s this insane country.

[@filaspeaks1094]

The world is not crazy, the white power structure in control are racist , if your going to make a statement at least be honest

[@101elelky]

It only became a story because white people blew it up with their white outrage spamming all the comments on all social platforms saying how she’s classless, etc. because they’re offended a black athlete returned the taunt back to their precious white lady and purposely act like it’s not a race thing now that every one is calling out the clear concise bias and prejudice! It is what it is!

[@sherettamoss4156]

My husband got me watching college basketball; it's better than the big leagues!🤭 I really enjoyed watching these young ladies ball out! It was entertaining &exciting! congrats to LSU!! I love that Angel's humble,unapologetic & authentically herself, with no fear! Loves how she acknowledges her teammates,coaches & give them all the credit they deserve!Great job to her mom for also a job well done!

[@steveker5084]

Congrats to the refs, who made their victory a sure deal.

[@queueproductions]

She definitely deserves this ⭐️ BIG FOR THE WOMENS SIDE OF THINGS ☮️🥹

[@iaskquestions]

💯💯

[@jrfjr2253]

Absolutely. Her and Clark deserve all the attention they get. Let the lames who don't understand competition get mad cause these ladies gonna be getting that bag.

[@tigercat73]

Proud she's an LSU Tiger!! She was a beast all year. As a white guy it bothers me that the haters don't mention Caitlin Clark making the gesture numerous times but vilify Angel for doing it.

[@blakeknight7665]

That's shows you the extent some people behave

[@SirGenesis206]

I appreciate you saying that.

[@Jakob-W]

One did it to the crowd one chased the other down and tried to get in there face I mean the eye test would tell you there’s a clear difference there. Also you being white has absolutely nothing to do with this. But keep stoking the flames bro 🤣 tell me all you see is race without telling me

[@steveker5084]

Good player. No class. She's yours.

[@tigercat73]

@@steveker5084 I'm glad we have her I was college age once and remember the crazy things I've done. The part bothers me is no one talking about Caitlin Clark doing it numerous times. Angel a very talented classy person her emotions were off the charts her team had just won the championship.

[@jacobwestfield3164]

Can’t lie women’s basketball was lit this year. I watched for the first time in forever, I appreciated the trash talk and competitiveness.

[@iaskquestions]

Angel and Caitlin along with other players bring a greater interest in women's basketball. great interview, inspiring for others......

[@roderickmartin1819]

Alright Mz Authentic, be careful they will turn their back on you in a heartbeat. Be smart, stay strong. ✊🏿

[@mariagregg2350]

I agree 100% those two ladies are my favorite players right now! They bring so much energy to the game

[@ashleymeggan]

I love Angel so much! All season, I’ve LOVED watching this team. They had so much style and so much swagger. They’ve been an absolute blast to watch. God did! Forever LSU! Love Purple, Live Gold!

[@gapeachdenise7]

So very very proud of this young lady - Angel Reese and the entire LSU Tigers. Be your authentic self. Glad you told her. What's understood doesn't need to be explained. Congrats 💜💛💜💛🎉🎉🎉👑👑👑

[@shakiemjeanjoseph428]

Congratulations to Angel Reese and the LSU Tigers being National Champions🐯🐯🐯🐯

[@steveker5084]

Don't forget your referee fan club.

[@viewfinder1030]

@@steveker5084 Right. Because the refs contributed to Iowa being down 17 at halftime and losing by 17. GTFOH..

[@steveker5084]

@@viewfinder1030 It's all on tape for the world to see, junior. Watch it sometime, and weep for mediocrity in officiating.

[@wesleyware276]

​@@steveker5084 still crying 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@steveker5084]

@@wesleyware276 Emojis......... such intellectualism on display. Yeah, I'm chuckling. Your non-response fits the southern stereotype.

[@GardenMack]

Both these teams made a big splash for the game of bball for women! When Caitlin waived off ol gurl in the final four it wasn't a big deal... what shawty from LSU did wasn't a big deal. Overall this was a get showing for all the teams and the real superstars showed up and showed out.. all that prissy ish was out the door and the gladiators came to battle...well done ladies! -N

[@Moe29886]

That was a legendary game🔥🔥🔥 don’t apologize for who you are queen 👸

[@divine9100]

Exactly 💯 always celebrate your self & let the salty ppl stay salty ✨

[@atarzan5326]

Facts!!! She is the truth... I just don’t like Malika Andrew’s at this point..

[@steveker5084]

Apologize for what you did--- making an ass out of herself on national TV.

[@WO2411]

LSU did it for the culture this is big 💯🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Congrats ms Reese you stood on that business 🥷🏿💛💜

[@steveker5084]

"for the culture." Typical racist remark, with that permanent race chip on the shoulder.

[@WO2411]

@@steveker5084 cry didn’t ask

[@steveker5084]

@@WO2411 Nice sentence structure. LSU grad, perhaps?

[@wesleyware276]

​@@steveker5084 you need to change that tampon 😂😂😂😂

[@WO2411]

@@steveker5084 don’t care

[@anthonycelestin3559]

Happy there’s so many positive comments after all the toxic stuff on social media

[@Mr.Dyson808s]

Congratulations to the LSU woman's team.They are all champions to me.

[@herbertnelsonjr.9899]

ALL the LSU Players!!!

[@shay337h8]

This is what I’m giving energy to. I’m not giving any views or energy to people and their negativity.

[@mhgreen3000]

🙏🏿

[@divine9100]

They actually making her more popular with their hate congrats to the 👑 on the win✨

[@billybob-tl2tb]

Great job, her mother and grand parents did an excellent job!

[@barbaracarter751]

Congratulations LSU

[@ShadySlim_boxing_show]

Angel Reese fine as hell

[@chanie6892]

Congratulations champ ✨ LSU they are so upset out here over the win 😂

[@derrycksimmons6084]

I love ❤️ this young lady and this team. Good ballers but better ❤people. So proud of these young ladies. Sense of pride 🎉

[@steveker5084]

"People who look like me." Stay deep, Reese.

[@wesleyware276]

​@@steveker5084 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️🤥🤥🤥🤥🤥🖕🏾👆🏿🤷🏿‍♂️

[@steveker5084]

@@wesleyware276 More emojis? Poor substitute for vocabulary.

[@wesleyware276]

@@steveker5084 that's your opinion . Opinions or like a**holes everybody has one.

[@steveker5084]

@@wesleyware276 That old unoriginal remark pass for wit at LSU? I'm underwhelmed. No matter. Your refs have been lit up across the country by ref officials. Some even laugh at therm. Now, run along, and enjoy that hard-earned trophy, as the refs intended.

[@alkebulanlion6198]

She made woman basket ball lit it’s better than the men’s college game for sure

[@herbertnelsonjr.9899]

The Media is SO BIASED!! Congratulations Angel Reese!! She deserves everything that comes to her!!!

[@steveker5084]

"People who look like me." Angel Reese. No bias there. Uh-uh.

[@maxmx767]

Angel made it racial

[@kmo1765]

​@@maxmx767 Actually people not treating her fair makes it racial.

[@maxmx767]

@@kmo1765 How it was her treatment unfair? She got mad because of the criticism she faced when taunting a player while having a really mediocre championship game? Lmao

[@kmo1765]

@@maxmx767 trash talk is part of the game people just mad cause Clark was on the receiving end of it oh well get over it even Clark didn't have a problem with it.

[@CierraSalleyHinds]

I've never watched college sports, but I'm a new fan of college women's basketbal⛹️🏾‍♀️l🏀🥰 These highlights, interviews, and social media feeds got me hyped for next season😄 Congratulations to LSU💜💛🏆

[@Uglyweezer]

Who’s Malika interviewing here? I can’t see anybody

[@rodneybrown8094]

Ah Champion

[@joeblackston3884]

Congrats to LSU for wining the chip🏆Can't take Malika serious she play both sides, she not on sister code🙄🙄🙄

[@zaescorin]

Angel Reese and Malika bad af 😍

[@sirblink1314]

God is with you girl, all the way! You inspire my daughters to be strong and focused and set a bar for my boys to be with true women with true faith. God bless you and you will make an amazing mom 1 day :-)

[@binodagodfather4947]

Congratulations young black queen 👑 you deserve every bit of the moment of what you accomplished continue to rise and above all critics much love 💕💕💕💕🎉🎉🎉🎊

[@DORAEMON-bw8jk]

She owned Caitlin Clark.

[@mambalevel1017]

Didn’t Clark score 15 in the 1st quarter??

[@kuunami]

Nope, she just had the better team. Caitlin Clark is clearly the better player.

[@DoubleOhTheG]

No she didn't.

[@jamaalandlatoria]

@@kuunami It's a team sport!

[@iaskquestions]

not lol

[@TechBuilding108]

Big energy.

[@sydcoleman2021]

This exposed the bias in media. If anyone was disrespected, it was Dawn Staley and the South Carolina Gamecocks, especially their front court players. Congratulations LSU and Angel. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🫶🏾❤️🙏🏾

[@sobeitone3336]

Facts….they were talking smack the whole game and after no one said a peep

[@exitscreaming4637]

lol always a victim

[@tigersnh04]

USC should of won that game. Refs screwed y’all in that game period. I want it to be an all SEC final. Iowa fans acting like Clark wasn’t trash talking every team they beat in the tournament.

[@GMLB502]

​@@exitscreaming4637 Yeah Caitlyn Jenner Clark playing victim 😂😂😂😂

[@exitscreaming4637]

@@GMLB502 She's not saying anything , that would be Angel Reese doing all the crying . Nice to see winning a Championship still makes her miserable , now she says she's not going to the WH. Still bitter lol

[@vinrocjean3109]

She’s born leader

[@redsea3650]

Outstanding. Angel Reese is such an inspiration. That's the key, Confidence, Confidence, Confidence.

[@khristianpeel7165]

Queen 😍😍 They hate to see it.

[@ronsorensen7100]

What was with the loser sign language? Using your hand gesture with and L sign? So wrong! Apologize instead of being proud like Trump. You made a mistake and nobody thinks that was cool.

[@BigFatz]

23 16 & 3Blk MOP & National Champ as a SOPHMORE w/o a jumpshot yet… I can’t wait til see how she improves her game next season SHE is now da best player inna country..Caitlyn is good too but she runner up atleast for dis year fasho 0-4 vs Reese btw

[@chrislindgren8330]

🤣🤣🤣

[@allblack8148]

Ngl, thus young QUEEN is the reason I have interest in women's basketball. Salute, I wish she and all ladies the best.

[@YallNotWhite_YourPINK]

Caitlin and the rest of european americans are so mad 😂😂😂

[@tylerjordan1991]

Congrats to you 💛! Much deserve 💐💐💐💐🥳

[@steveker5084]

That's what the refs said.

[@Baja2424]

Malika so fine😍

[@secretsavant-]

She doesn’t want anything to do with a black man. Sorry

[@judahscattered4corners]

​@@secretsavant-We already ran threw her.

[@antoinettebrown]

Talk yo shit Queen❤️❤️

[@anthonyriley985]

Brother rapp I proud of angel Reese she a beautiful young lady I love how she wears her championship cap pull down over her pretty eyes and beautiful curly beautiful wavy hair we are with you angel Reese do not go to the white house 🔥🔥🔥🔥💪💝💯

[@johnh2195]

Reese hit them with that Tony ya-yo👏🏾

[@LT-dj8if]

Love this young sister!!!!

[@fistandpen2505]

Ramona Shelburne looking shook is how black folks often feel when white folks pin down some narrative that totally doesn't apply leaving you to either just shake your head or sound completely contrarian. i love that it is getting weird for all of us ha ha.

[@MrAwesomemax]

How could she not get a 2.0 at lsu? Really well spoken

[@JaysonT975]

WINNER

[@jsutigers8954]

Angel Reece ♠️♠️♠️♠️♠️

[@mbwell]

2024 Olympian. The world stage is waiting young lady 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@wesleyware276]

I pray she sits it out.

[@whatsupfoo4592]

It should be about this. Celebrating and congratulating. Get recognitions.

[@Rulas29]

Malika getting men fired one lie at a time. Miss you Rachel.

[@quentinjones6877]

People like you seem to forget Rachel brought up D Rose rape case the day after he dropped 50 points in a game

[@DoubleOhTheG]

​@@quentinjones6877On top of that people used to complain all the time about how Rachel was bad at her job and the show sucked. I guarantee you that if Malika was replaced tomorrow with a new host you would find a reason to hate on her within a year.

[@quentinjones6877]

@@DoubleOhTheG I mean I don't always agree with Malika, particularly with the Ime Udoka situation last year

[@DoubleOhTheG]

@@quentinjones6877 Me neither. That's kind of obvious. Everyone says something objectionable. Insert any name you want and I could find one example of a time I disagreed 🤷‍♂️

[@phillipbarlow9387]

With a lackluster men's Final Four, Caitlin Clark captured America's imagination because she's the closest thing we've seen (in either the men's or women's game) to Steph Curry -- who, as we all know, is Black. Meanwhile Angel Reese is a fine player -- but she's an Athletic Frontcourt Big. In other words, there are dozens of players with similar games in the WNBA, and hundreds like her -- albeit, not as good as her -- in women's college basketball. We've seen Angel Reese before; however, like Steph Curry before her -- we've never seen anything like Caitlin Clark. What I thought was off-putting about Reese, is her taunting didn't appear spontaneous or to stem from love of the game; it appeared to be planned. She said as much after the game, that she wanted to "clap back" at Clark -- for something she did during the Louisville game. So it wasn't a natural emotional response; rather, she chased Caitlin Clark around the court, almost in desperation at times -- in order to take her shots. We'd have to go back and look at the tape, but I bet Reese was mad at Clark for trash talking a Black player on Louisville. Does anyone, in their honest heart-of-hearts, believe that Angel would have made such a point of taunting Clark, and put so much time, thought, and energy into it...if Clark had trash talked a White player on Louisville's squad? I obviously can't say for sure, but I doubt it. So then now who's choosing her reactions and behaviors, based upon race? I think that would be Angel Reese. And I suspect that she's bitter, resentful, and jealous of Caitlin Clark. But as I said, I think all the attention paid to Clark isn't because she's a White player --- it is BECAUSE, not to put too fine a point on it, she plays the game like a Black Man who happens to be a modern day sporting hero to millions of us...i.e., Steph Curry. My only point, is that I suspect most peoples' parents and grandparents -- like mine -- taught them to be "a good loser," as well as a "good winner." And while I understand that Reese may have felt left out of the spotlight while her team was on their championship run, when the "Bayou Barbie" thing didn't gain any traction outside of Louisiana -- I don't believe it was because of her race. It seems to me, for example, that Michael Jordan -- who is Black -- gets his fair share of reverence from fans and media alike, as a player. And people seem pretty excited about Victor Wembenyama coming into the league -- and he's also Black. And last -- but certainly not least -- when it comes to racism, I offer people who loved how Angel Reese comported herself that night, this fact: on my favorite podcast, "The Right Time With Bomani Jones," Mr. Jones -- who is Black, for those of you who don't follow him -- called out Angel Reese, for acting "like a jerk" that night. I won't ask you to take my word for it; I'll paste the link in below, and you can listen and check my facts for yourself. He said it on the 4/3/2023 episode. Mr. Jones didn't have much nice to say about Angel Reese's behavior, as the game was winding down. So what I would ask you then, is this: Are you gonna start calling Bomani Jones a racist now? He said the word "jerk" multiple times, in reference to Ms. Reese. And if you're at all familiar with Mr. Jones' tremendous body of work, then you know he's the first one to jump in and correctly identify something as racist -- whether it's in sports, or society at large. I guess the only other thing to say, is that Caitlin Clark -- again, if you've bothered to pay attention -- has NOT been using her White Privilege to "clap back" at Angel Reese. In fact, she's done the exact opposite. She's been doing media to say there's nothing wrong with what Angel Reese did (a notion Mr. Jones and I disagree with), and that people should let it go. So Caitlin Clark appears to be showing class, in a situation in which she was not afforded the same courtesy. Here's the link to "The Right TIme With Bomani Jones." Rate and review him, and give him 5 stars. And remember -- if you only give him 4 stars, then he'll be inclined to believe that you're a hater 🙂: www.espn.com/espnradio/podcast/archive/_/id/12563086

[@Nilez3104]

All love but “me too 🤚” Got me weakkkk 😂😂 it was like a young sis tryna get in on the fun

[@lebronhassan2878]

I love this young lady

[@Juan_nicolas4]

Love Angel😤🎉

[@williamoleary9330]

Keep it classy San Diego. Act as if you’ve been there, just flip the ball to the Ref.

[@miami-dade3058]

Malik’s is so lame to me. Congrats Miss Angel 🏆🏆🏆

[@sven7037]

We riding with Reese we don't care about the haters

[@jeanbaptist884]

Hate that race is being brought into sports but perk couldn’t even talk when he was talking to that fine shit

[@steventappin8164]

Angel Reese is the future face of Women's Basketball congratulations!

[@i.p.freely5974]

Calm down

[@latasharogers5263]

Proud of you. Keep winning at everything you do.

[@patrickzamora2113]

To deny the First Lady as a "Joke"?! I will forget Angel Reese as quickly as possible. Reese is insignificant.

[@Pashya1]

I called my children to watch this with me. 🎉

[@hamasagaming8607]

How come that girl off the bench who won the game isn't getting much shine? THis one makes it ALL about her

[@BeholdTheVision]

"That was like school on Saturday.. no class" Russell from Fat Albert

[@wesleyware276]

Your opinion means nothing. Most people that look like you wouldn't know class if it slapped you in the face. So eff your opinion we don't care angel was the classiest person on the court that night. Your just mad that lil bruh lost. Get over it you'll will have another gwh in about another 15 maybe 20 yrs.😂

[@leonnelson39]

The only thing that would've made this interview better. Malika not being there. So phony!!!!!!

[@danp7304]

Yes she better than you, Malika hasn't got that smoke for them.... Malika would of bent over

[@jayervin6181]

Bottom line they wanted Iowa to win...Vegas had Iowa to win by 3.5

[@simsimmarrp1893]

You know why those ladies praising her so much? Because they getting paid to stay between the lines...

[@divideandconquer76]

You know why u r one sided, because u r a racist bish

[@AR18123]

Female commentators all say the same shit

[@HJuan94JR]

Only clicked because of Malika

[@2KGrind09]

she chose to be selfish & go viral instead of letting her game be the focus. Ghetto Barbie just not that smart

[@xyzxi771]

Malika you are so beautiful, congrats to Angel and the LSU team on getting a Natty!

[@SteveSmith-eb6ze]

The most shocking thing about this is that some people were actually watching..

[@ravenaider]

Congratulations to my homegirl

[@Mz.CeCeE.]

StyUP #AngelReese⭐️🔥🙏🏾 #CongratsLSUladies🎉🔥💜🏀 #finalfour #ncaachampions'23 #GoCoachMulkey🐐 #marchmadness'23🏀🏆 #bravokeepgoingbeautifulgiftedintelligenttalentedstrongblessedqueenTigers💯 #Gr8GmesGr8Yr #EndRacism #EndSickDbleStandards #onehumanity #morethanathletes #morethanagame #SpreadLove_theLoveofJesusNotHate❤️🙏🏾🌍

[@nyck7383]

This is not track or boxing. This is Basketball 4 other players on the court. I felt she should’ve done that because they don’t even show highlights of the game. I’m a black man and I think as a black race need to hold ourselves to a higher standard. We just need to get wins and celebrate with each other because it is double standards.

[@tyrellpreston6280]

Congratulations Lus tigers 🐅

[@usecommonsense]

Congratulations to LSU for winning and congratulations for keeping the sport all real biological females and not allowing men to take your glory.

[@ousmanesonkopoint]

You're both so beautiful 😊

[@shawnd.dawkins006]

Congratulations LSU ladies, Carson, Reese, Johnson, listen the whole team came out there and made history. I am not from Louisiana, never been there but I respect Louisiana sports so Louisiana stand up . I am happy for the ladies man. Show some love to women's basketball 🏀. Caitlin Clark can ball, Iowa had a solid run that's what's up. 👏 💙

[@beauty4ashes0]

Love Angel!! 💕 🖐️💍👈 👏👏

[@Momo0468]

Bayou Barbie 💪🏿

[@Idonthaveahandke]

The best team definitely won! The officiating was still atrocious. The criticism is somewhat fair, but the overall criticism of black athletes in the media is not. Caitlin trash talks too, but it's a false comparison. She took that to a level most players would have punched her in the fave for. The same? It's like comparing 2 people speeding when 1 is driving 10 miles over the limit while the other is going 50 over. At some point; it's reckless driving 😅 😅

[@GMLB502]

Sounds about white 🥱

[@mzprince4139]

The comparison makes no sense. When you instigate something (Caitlin Clark) you can not dictate its repetiton or the response. The backlash at Angel is because she is black, and Iowa "America's team" as some have said, lost to a predominantly black LSU !

[@wesleyware276]

Man eff Caitlyn. LSU LSU LSU LSU,sec sec sec sec sec sec. But her a fishing pole.

[@_smittyallen13]

BGM ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@AF-rx7iv]

Chhhhhhaaaammmmmmmmpppppppppp!

[@reallilroy]

IS DA MALIKA JALEN ROSE RUMOR TRUE?? .. BC NOBODY NOT TLKIN ABOUT IT ..

[@sydcoleman2021]

No it's not. 🙇🏿‍♀️🙇🏿‍♀️🙇🏿‍♀️

[@pglanville]

Malika is seeing a white dude

[@aljenabi3230]

not ok to kick a person when they are down tells allot about your low self, she would have done it early in the game but was a coward to do it, instead showed her classless self

[@wesleyware276]

What is basketball.😂😂 Go have a seat.

[@exitscreaming4637]

" I'm happy I can be a role model " BWAHAHAHAHA

[@OusseynouDiallo-t7w]

🎉🎉🎉

[@angeliawalthall6505]

Champs!💜💜💜

[@LikeMichaeL]

Did that reporter just say that😂 it was ugly? It's nothing ugly about angel

[@nuperancher3115]

ESPN I can't believe y'all let Malika throw y'all in the dumpster like this😂

[@onedelish]

Cool

[@SloopWorldMedia]

We need a griddyoff Ja vs the coach 😆

[@ini-heritkhalfani1517]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@barwill98]

Maryland crazy bruh

[@mike31brown]

She’s amazing 🔥💯

[@Mr.CEO888]

I'm guessing Angel Reese doesn't know malika andrews doesn't love her own blackness. malika andrews actually wishes she was a white woman.

[@feistygrandma2636]

Well if anybody looked at the game they will notice that Angela Reese was no help to her team at all 😢 Carson 🌟🏀, Williams 🏀🌟 and Poole 🌟🏀, but she has plenty of attitude and plenty of personality for everyone,I like Angela Reese I need her to practice on her balling 🏀, man she was missing free throws, no hitting 3 pointers 😢

[@wendyvilliers8312]

Is Angel extra yes she is. But hey that is who she go my sister

[@donsimon2699]

"It's cool when they do it, but when I do it ....#uck it...."