NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal called out Keith Olbermann on Twitter Sunday for calling LSU women’s basketball star Angel Reese a “f---ing idiot.'
The highly debated moment drew ire from both sides with some calling it poor sportsmanship and others defending trash talking as a part of the game. superstar, who didn’t hold back on Twitter.
LSU's Angel Reese reacts in front of Iowa's Caitlin Clark during the second half of the NCAA Women's Final Four championship basketball game Sunday, April 2, 2023, in Dallas.Olberman later issued an apology, claiming that his remark was"uninformed." He went on to say that both Reese and Clark were"wrong." Shaq also took aim at Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy who tweeted out"Classless piece of s---," when addressing Reese’s taunt.
After the 102-85 victory, Reese defended herself saying she didn’t appreciate Clark’s"disrespect" in Iowa’s win overShe also called out the critics during her post-game presser, noting that she received criticism that others didn’t because she didn’t"fit the narrative." Shaq attends Michelob Ultra & Netflix"Full Swing" Premiere & Super Bowl After Party on February 11, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona."All year, I was critiqued about who I was. The narrative — I don’t fit the narrative. I don’t fit the box you all want me to be in. I’m too hood. I’m too ghetto. You told me that all year," Reese said.
"But when other people do it — you all don’t say nothing. So, this is for the girls that look like me. That’s going to speak up for what they believe in. It’s unapologetically you, and that’s what I did it for tonight. It was bigger than me tonight. It was bigger than me. Twitter is going to go in a rage every time. And, I mean, I’m happy. I feel like I helped grow women’s basketball this year. I’m super happy and excited. I’m looking forward to celebrating and then next season.
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