WNBA legend Sheryl Swoopes wasn’t having it when former NBA point guard Gilbert Arenas said Sky rookie Angel Reese is a “bully” on the court.
Arenas, who said he doesn’t believe Reese is a dirty player, explained that she “is built for trying to be a bully” with her “rugged style” of play — and that Clark is a flopper. Gilbert Arenas and Sheryl Swoopes talk about the Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark foul discourse and WNBA storylines on his “Gil’s Arena” podcast on June 17, 2024.Team USA coach Cheryl Reeve makes X private after Caitlin Clark backlash“She’s not a bully,” Swoopes, a three-time WNBA MVP, said.
“But with Angel, she’s rugged. She’s built for trying to bully. She’s a bully, right. No one feels sorry for the bullier.”Angel Reese #5 of the Chicago Sky reacts after fouling Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever during the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on June 16, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana.Angel Reese #5 of the Chicago Sky fouls Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever during the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on June 16, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
“… Then you got to social media and immediately, ‘Oh my goodness, she’s trying to take her out,’ ‘she should be suspended.’ Who are you? And what did you do?”Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese looks for an open teammate on Sunday June 16, 2024, during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on June 16, 2024.The podcast episode — titled “Gil’s Arena BATTLES Over Caitlin Clark vs Angel Reese” — centered around a Clark-Reese debate.
Swoopes also said she would pick Reese — who’s averaging a double-double — to win Rookie of the Year at the time of her appearance on Arenas’ podcast.
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