Angel Reese has given her first statement since Tempo head coach Sandy Brondello was dealt a one-game ban after making a controversial comment made towards the Dream star.
Angel Reese has given her first statement since Tempo head coach Sandy Brondello was dealt a one-game ban after making a controversial comment about the Dream star.
On Sunday, Reese gave her first comments to the media since the incident.
“First, I appreciate Sandy’s apology but I also appreciate the love and support that I’ve had for the last 48 hours. It has been very overwhelming. A lot of love and also other things,”.
“I am grateful that the league did take action on the situation that happened. There is no place for discrimination or hate in this league from anyone — from fans to coaches to players. I’m just grateful we are able to move on from the situation and just play winning basketball. Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese talks with game official Tiara Cruse after a play against the Toronto Tempo during the second half at Coca-Cola Coliseum.
Angel Reese shared a statement regarding Sandy Brondello and the incident on Friday. Says she’s appreciative of Sandy’s apology, but also of the support of her from others the past 24 hours“The WNBA is supposed to be positive and we are going in a great light right now. So, I just want to continue that and move forward. ”“I handle conflict immediately.
I reached out after the game. I was trying to be proactive because I try to put myself in their situations, and I have been a player,” Brondello said,.
“I’ve been with these players and understand what it’s like for them, especially in this country. I made a mistake. I owned it, and I think that’s what you can do as a human being, isn’t it? We’re all going to make some mistakes from time to time.
It’s what you do with it and I just know I have to be better.
“Be careful what you say because sometimes it’s you know, it’s an emotional thing. I mean, it was not meant to be taken as it was, but I feel sorry that it did…It’s a learning experience for me. I’ve been in this league for quite some time. Have had so many different experiences.
This is a learning experience, this is not personal. I think Angel is an amazing player and an amazing person. ”Toronto Tempo head coach Sandy Brondello reacts to a play against the Atlanta Dream during the second half at Coca-Cola Coliseum. In the final moments of the game, Reese grabbed a rebound and when she went up for the shot, she knocked down Sabally with her shoulder and the former Liberty player and 2024 champion received a shooting foul.
She could be overheard ripping the officials for the call and yelled, “Angel, she’s a protected species. ”
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