Spoilt for Choice Between Legends, Angel Reese Snubs LeBron James, A’ja Wilson for Uncle Shaq and 2x NBA Champ

Back in April, Angel Reese‘s on-court taunts drew some criticism during the NCAA game against the Iowa Hawkeyes. She ultimately received support from various quarters, including none other than LeBron James. However, Reese’s journey to the top of women’s college basketball reached its pinnacle when LSU secured the national championship.

Her on-court celebrations may have raised eyebrows, but her bold interview choices reveal a self-assured athlete with a unique perspective.

Angel Reese’s surprising preferences

In a recent interview with Sports Illustrated, LSU star Angel Reese was faced with a choice that would make any basketball fan ponder. During the interview, she was asked to pick her favorite player between two of the NBA’s most prominent figures. And LeBron James and the 2x NBA Champion Kevin Durant were put face to face for the questionnaire. While it might seem like a simple choice for most fans, Reese’s response was unexpected. As in any debate like this, most NBA fans would pick James. But Reese is not among them. She chose Durant, snubbing James, a player often placed in the GOAT debates.

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But the surprises didn’t stop there. Reese went on to make even more unexpected choices. She not only favored Durant over the Lakers forward, but also picked herself and Shaquille O’Neal, whom she affectionately refers to as Uncle Shaq, over other basketball greats like Candace Parker, Ben Simmons, and A’ja Wilson.

Reese’s preference for Kevin Durant is intriguing, to say the least. The 2x NBA Finals MVP, an exceptional talent in his own right, Durant has made a strong impact on the game. KD is widely popular for his scoring ability, versatility, and basketball IQ. By picking KD, Reese indicates her admiration for his style of play and as one of the game’s premier athletes. Meanwhile, picking herself and Shaquille O’Neal as her favorite players reflects her self-assurance and admiration for the great big man. Reese’s self-assured choice of herself displays the confidence often found in elite athletes striving for greatness. It implies that she is confident in her ability and has big hopes for her future in the WNBA.

LeBron James’ support for LSU Tigers star player

The 2023 NCAA Champion might have snubbed James, but back in April, he extended his support to the 2023 MOP. The 4x NBA champion defended Reese against her critics by quote-tweeting a post that highlighted her victory and her response to the haters.

As she transitions to the WNBA, all eyes will be on Angel Reese to see if her choices translate into on-court success. With a bright future ahead of her, Reese’s story is just beginning, and her impact on the basketball world is one to watch. While she has taken NCAA college women’s basketball to new heights, King James will continue rooting for her in the future.

Who would be your choice among these basketball greats? Let us know in the comments below!

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