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Angel Reese Responds to Backlash After Critical Comments of Teammates and Problems Arise

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Chicago Sky star forward Angel Reese is apologizing after comments in which she expressed her concerns about the current state of the franchise surfaced online.


During a post-game press conference Wednesday night, Reese addressed the media, saying her words were “taken out of context” and she didn’t want to intentionally call out her teammates despite her frustration with how this season turned out.


In a Chicago Tribune article published Wednesday, Reese, a two-time WNBA All-Star, told the newspaper about her concern with her team’s future, noting that the Sky’s front office has to add more talent to this roster, adding that she might have to consider playing elsewhere if the team doesn’t improve next season.


"I don't think I'm frustrated. I probably am frustrated with myself right now. I think the language is taken out of context, and I really didn't mean to put down my teammates because they've been through this with me throughout the whole year,” Reese told the media. “They've busted their ass just how I busted my ass, they showed up for me through thick and thin, and in the locker room when nobody could see anything.”



"I want to apologize to my teammates, which I already have about the article and how it was misconstrued about what was said, and I just have to be better with my language," she added.


In a similar article, Front Office Sports (FOS) reported that Reese also called out several of her teammates, including Hailey Van Lith, Courtney Vandersloot and Rachel Banham.


When speaking about Vandersloot, who was lost earlier in the season due to an ACL injury, Reese allegedly questioned if Vandersloot, a two-time WNBA champion, would return to form and suggested that the team should look at bringing in someone younger with experience at their PG spot, FOS reported.


Sky head coach Tyler Marsh told FOS that the organization is aware of Reese’s comments and will handle the matter “in-house.” A team meeting has been planned to address the situation.


Sky fans universally agreed with Reese's comments on the state of the franchise, even sharing their anger toward Marsh and the team's GM, Jeff Pagliocca, for their "malpractice" of handling the organization's roster and championship aspirations.



This comes as the Sky, who are 10-30 and currently in 11th place in overall standings, are set to miss the postseason for the second consecutive year.

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