Chicago Sky coach Teresa Weatherspoon sparked a social media uproar after calling out the media and critics who targeted Angel Reese, leaving her heartbroken and in tears over accusations of dirty play.

Chicago Sky coach Teresa Weatherspoon caused a social media storm after criticizing the media and those whobadmouthed Angel Reese Weatherspoon’s comments came after Reese expressed feeling hurt and shed tears overaccusations of dirty play against opponents on the court. Reese, known for her fierce competitiveness, was just trying herbest to prevent the opposing team from scoring. These accusations left fans deeply moved, especially when Weatherspoondefended Reese, stating “She was just following the strategy I implemented.”The controversy started when several media outlets and fans accused Reese of overly

aggressive behavior during recent games. Critics claimed that her physicality crossed the line into unsportsmanlike conduct.However, Weatherspoon quickly came to her player’s defense, arguing that Reese was merely executing the game plandesigned to give the Chicago Sky the best chance of Winning.

Weatherspoon’s defense of Reese highlighted the fine line between aggressive play and dirty tactics. In her statement.

Weatherspoon emphasized that basketball is a physical game and that her strategy involves using that physicality to disruptopponents offensive flow “Angel was doing exactly what we asked of her,” she stated. “She’s a passionate player who givesher all on the court, and it’s unfair to single her out for actions that are part of our overall team strategy. Fans were deeplymoved by Reese’s emotional response to the criticism.Her tears and heartfelt explanation resonated with many who saw her as a dedicated athlete unfairly targeted for playingwith intensity and passion. The incident sparked a broader conversation about the expectations placed on female athletesand the scrutiny they face compared to their male counterparts.