Angel Reese defends the concentration on appearance in the midst of basketball criticisms

WNBA star Angel Reese addressed fans who suggested that, because of her appearance, she “does not take basketball seriously”.

Reese, who acquired a reputation for emphasizing make -up and flashy outfits since the start of his WNBA career in 2024, addressed the subject during the episode of return of his podcast “Unapologetical Angel” on Thursday.

“Sellions certain things. It is not because I do not want to say that I do not take basketball in basketball. Like, all this concert, all this gag, as go.

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Chicago striker Sky Angel Reese Dribble against the Lynx of Minnesota in the first quarter at the Target Center. (Images Brad Répel / Imagn)

“So, I’m really sorry. In fact, I’m really not sorry, but I’m sorry for those who feel a kind so that they can’t go well and play basketball.”

Reese continued by saying that she will not publish basketball content “24/7” in the coming season.

“This little everything, like”, go up in the gymnasium or go up in the kitchen or you know “it’s cheesy,” she said.

Reese and his colleague player of the WNBA Dijonai Carrington previously discussed comments on their appearances during an episode of his podcast in March.

“It is difficult, especially since two black women are not apologized, we will make our s-and say what we have to say. And I am on what we have said. I have the impression that it is really difficult,” said Reese. “I hate when people say that:” Oh, she is too worried about her makeup and her hair and eyelashes and nails and her outfits. “”

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WNBA basketball player Angel Reese attends a match between the Rams of Los Angeles and San Francisco 49ers at the Sofi stadium in Inglewood, California, September 22, 2024. (Images Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn)

Carrington said that she was not so disturbed when people say she pays too much attention to her appearance, but she said she “hates” when people wonder why she has blond hair.

“I hate when people talk about it, like” why do you have blond hair? “” Said Carrington. “I have black eyebrows. I have the hair of the black arm, black hair hair … and I don’t care. I’m always a natural blonde.”

Reese then said that even if players like her and Carrington are criticized for having put too much effort with female appearance, some WNBA players are also criticized to look too masculine.

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Chicago’s sky striker Angel Reese reacts after being called to technical fault in the second half against the sparks of Los Angeles in Crypto.com Arena. (Jayne Kamin-Ocea / Imagn Images)

“They complain and say that WNBA players are too virile, not female enough. We don’t dressed cute enough. They don’t want to watch a pile of little boys running around.

“‘I don’t look at this male wnba, long shorts, they wear braids. They all love each other. They all come out. This is not true.”

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