After her in-game celebratory gesture during the women’s NCAA Championship Final versus Iowa, LSU’s Angel Reese drew a boatload of criticism. In the waning seconds of LSU’s championship victory, the 6-foot-3 forward let out a celebratory yell. Reese pointed to her ring finger after mimicking WWE star John Cena’s ‘You can’t see me’ sign. Some people criticized this celebration, labeling it “disrespectful” and “classless.” In the midst of all this drama, Samuel L. Jackson has issued a heated response to one of Reese’s detractors, using abusive language. 

Reese has maintained that her celebration was an act of empowerment for young women and a message to her detractors. She claimed that she had received criticism all year for being ghetto or ‘hood’, and not fitting in a box. The newly crowned NCAA Most Outstanding Player claimed that she did it so that other women in her position would feel emboldened to stand up for their convictions. 

Samuel L. Jackson issues brutal reply against Angel Reese hater

Reese’s post-game gesture has received mixed reactions, with some people supporting her and others condemning her actions. American Sports commentator Keith Olbermann referred to her as a “f*cking idiot” in a tweet. This tweet by Olbermann created even more controversy and many people slammed him for his inappropriate language against a young woman.

Subsequently, Olbermann added another tweet to the thread which said, “Doesn’t matter the gender, the sport, the background – you’re seconds away from a championship and you do something like this and overshadow all the good. Mindless, classless, and what kind of coach does this team have?”

In response to Olbermann’s tweet, actor Samuel L. Jackson issued a brutal and savage response, laced with offensive verbiage. “Thanks for reminding us what Little D*ck Energy actually is, Keith!!!“ Jackson’s tweet read.

Aari McDonald’s celebration at the Elite Eight serves as a comparison to Reese’s celebration. After making a crucial basket, Arizona player McDonald replicated Cena’s motion as well. Many others praised McDonald’s celebration, applauding it as an expression of self-assurance and fervor.

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Reese’s unapologetic gesture

Reese, on the other hand, did not receive as much appreciation for her celebration and many people disapproved of what she did. She, however, has refused to apologize, claiming that her act was a message to her detractors and a method to encourage young girls to be confident in who they are.

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Reese’s celebratory deed, in conclusion, has triggered debate, with some individuals endorsing her acts and others criticizing them.