Known for Not Holding Anything Back Herself, Angel Reese Backs LeBron James? Close Friend?s Trash-Talking Habits

Basketball is a highly competitive game that demands both mental and physical strength. Trash talk has been a customary aspect of the game for a long time. However, some players tend to take it to an extreme level and engage in unapologetic trash talk. The recent incident involving “Bayou Barbie” and an All-American basketball player who made fun of Iowa’s Caitlin Clark is a perfect example of this.

Despite the unsportsmanlike conduct, she managed to score another double-double. And, it led LSU to win the Women’s NCAA championship. It is also worth noting that despite the intensity of trash talking the game, Angel Reese has shown that sportsmanship and respect for their opponents are just as important as winning. In a recent interview, the LSU star backs the close friend of LeBron James in the habit of trash-talking.

Angel Reese looks upon LeBron’s friend in trash-talking

It’s no secret that Draymond Green and LeBron James share a close bond. In fact, their friendship has been a topic of discussion among NBA fans for some time. During Green’s recent appearance on ‘Podcast P with Paul George’, he finally addressed this topic.

“As far as us being as tight as we are, that’s my big brother. Love him to death?, said Green. However, The Golden State Warrior star is known for his sharp tongue and happens to be the favorite trash-talker of budding NCAA star Angel Reese.

In a recent interview, Angel Reese was asked to list out her favorite top three trash talkers in the NBA. Angel Reese’s top choices were Pat Bev, Draymond Green, and Kevin Garnett. The 3 were notoriously famous for their verbal shooting across the court. And when the interviewer asked for her favorite from the bunch, the answer was simple! “I like Draymond, he kinda backs it up and I just like how….I like his swagger “, says Reese.

Angel Reese and her trash-talking

LSU basketball player Angel Reese and Iowa’s Caitlin Clark had a highly publicized on-court rivalry. However, Reese denied harboring any ill feelings towards Clark. Reese’s behavior towards Clark, including taunts with John Cena’s famous “You Can’t See Me” hand gesture, was heavily criticized. After the game, Clark and her teammates celebrated their win by using Reese’s taunt as part of their victory celebration.

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Though trash-talking is common among all sports, it is often felt like people exaggerate women players when they do this. Because even in an intense game, they’re expected to behave like ladylike. What are your thoughts on animosity towards Angel Reese for trash-talking? Does she deserve this? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

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