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LSU Tigers’ star Angel Reese is the latest hot topic in the basketball world and not just for winning the 2023 NCAA championship title. She gained a significant number of anti-fans when she taunted Iowa Hawkeyes’ Caitlin Clark during the tournament finals. Since then, Reese has been constantly criticized for her John Cena celebratory gesture. Amid the ongoing drama, the 20-year-old LSU forward was recently seen having a fun TikTok session with Memphis Grizzlies player Ja Morant.

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While Reese continue to hold her ground against the naysayers, she got huge support from several influential personalities. Perhaps one of the most vocal supporters is Reese’s ‘uncle’ Shaquille O’Neal. The Los Angeles Lakers legend relentlessly fired back at two particular individuals for publicly expressing their displeasure towards her.

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Angel Reese has a fun TikTok session with Ja Morant

Angel Reese is basking in the glory of winning the first-ever championship trophy for LSU. Days after firing back at critics with her post-game statement, it seems like the LSU star is taking a break from the controversial matter at hand. Reese met with NBA star Ja Morant and the duo got busy creating a fun dance video.

In a video originally posted by Reese, she stood beside the Grizzlies star as the duo geared up to perform some kind of ‘hook-step’. Morant’s victory cry, ‘It’s a parade inside my city yeah’, played in the background as both Reese and the 2x All-Star attempted to groove along with it in a mismatched step.

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While it wasn’t exactly a dance number, Morant and Reese’s goofy moves were nevertheless fun to watch.

Reese slams her critics during post-game media conference

After claiming victory over Iowa, Angel Reese had quite a few things to say to all those who had criticized her. The LSU forward shared how she has been continuously judged for ‘not fitting the narrative’. Furthermore, she pointed out the hypocrisy when she stated, “When other people do it, y’all say nothing.”

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She dedicated her victory to ‘the girls that look like me, that?s going to speak up on what they believe in. It?s unapologetically you’.

What is your take on the Angel Reese-Caitlin Clark drama? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below!

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