Angel Reese was ‘upset’ with mentor Shaquille O’Neal in phone call over Charles Barkley’s Caitlin Clark rant: ‘Why didn’t you say nothing?’
Angel Reese called Shaquille O’Neal and was upset over Charles Barkley’s rant defending Caitlin Clark from ‘petty women.’
The tirade from Barkley came amid Clark’s rollercoaster rookie season. While the No. 1 overall pick has brought plenty of attention to the WNBA, she has also received welcome-to-the-league moments and criticism from players and media members alike.
In the latest episode of The Big Podcast, Reese’s mentor and fellow LSU product shared that the Chicago Sky rookie called him out for not responding to Barkley. O’Neal also noted not knowing what his TNT colleague referred to in his remarks.
‘Charles Barkley went on this rant a couple weeks ago. What was he talking about – Girls are petty?’ O’Neal said.
‘Angel called me [and] she was upset,’ O’Neal continued. ”Why didn’t say nothing?’ ‘Angel, ’cause Charles does what he always does. He takes up the segment, and by the time he gets done talking, we gotta get to the commercial.”
Angel Reese called Shaquille O’Neal and was upset over Charles Barkley’s ‘petty women’ rant
Barkley’s comments came in response to LeBron James telling Clark to ‘put the blinders on’ when dealing with the noise from the public.
Before Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals between the Dallas Mavericks and Minnesota Timberwolves, Barkley took time to echo James’ remarks and clap back at Clark’s critics.
‘You women out there, y’all petty, man,’ Barkley began. ‘Hey, LeBron, you’re 100% right on these girls hating on Caitlin Clark – You’re all are petty girls.’
Speaking to O’Neal about the situation, co-host Adam Lefkoe suggested that the masses are making the narrative bigger than it is.
‘It was weird ’cause Angel Reese then came out afterwards with a tweet where I think she was addressing it,’ Lefkoe said.
Barkley’s remarks came in defense of rookie sensation Caitlin Clark from her critics
Clark and Reese were rivals in college and got drafted first and seventh, respectively in April
O’Neal serves as a mentor to his fellow LSU product and walked with her on senior night
‘It seems that [Barkley] went on a rant [and] some other people went on a rant. I think people are inventing women that are getting upset at Caitlin Clark when they’re not.’
‘Let’s make one thing clear,’ O’Neal responded. ‘One person may have the props, but it’s never one person. What about Angel? What about [Kamilla] Cardoso? What about my favorite, Kelsey Plum?’
‘I think people should focus on not just her. Because she is a great player, but don’t forget about [the] beautiful Cardoso and my girl Angel.’
News
Lynx Coach Cheryl Reeve Makes Strong Caitlin Clark Declaration
Lynx Coach Cheryl Reeve Makes Strong Caitlin Clark Declaration. Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve recently joined host Khristina Williams on the “In Case You Missed It” podcast. Reeve, who has led the Lynx to a 27-9 record, which is good…
Caitlin Clark’s boyfriend Connor McCaffery makes it clear why he is a Michelle Obama supporter
Caitlin Clark’s Boyfriend Reacts to Michelle Obama’s DNC Speech. Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark’s entrance to the WNBA was a tumultuous journey for the rookie superstar. While the No. 1 pick arrived to the big league with an unprecedented level of popularity and a…
JUST NOW! Angel Reese proves she’s not faking injury as she shares new selfie post-surgery indicating her health condition is more serious than most people think
They say the comeback is greater than the setback. Angel Reese is ready to prove that. The Chicago Sky All-Star suffered a wrist injury on Friday that will keep her out the rest of the season, and she explained why surgery was necessary. She’s still…
Philly-native Dawn Staley, South Carolina basketball greeted by President Joe Biden at White House
South Carolina’s Dawn Staley holds Biden’s hand at ceremony after appearing to take swipe at re-election bid Staley and the Gamecocks visited to the White House to celebrate their championship win. South Carolina women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley celebrated the Gamecocks’…
Caitlin Clark JUST OBLITERATED Michael Jordan’s Records, THIS IS MASSIVE!
Caitlin Clark Joins Michael Jordan and Steph Curry on Incredible List. Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark was dominant against the Phoenix Mercury in her first WNBA game since the Olympic break Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) celebrates with fans…
Caitlin Clark can’t hide her joy at reuniting with Kate Martin: ‘It’s definitely fun for us’
Indiana and Las Vegas will meet for the third time this season on Wednesday at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Kate Martin (L) and Caitlin Clark have already faced off twice this season.LAPRESSE Not only did Caitlin Clark and Kate Martin form an unstoppable duo in…
End of content
No more pages to load