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Cunningham Criticizes Reese's 'Dangerous' Plays
16 Oct
Summary
- Sophie Cunningham questioned Angel Reese's actions in a recent game.
- Cunningham believes some of Reese's plays were dangerous and uncalled.
- She praised Reese for backing her teammates despite concerns.
During a recent WNBA Semifinals game, Atlanta Dream player Angel Reese engaged in several on-court altercations, drawing the attention of Sophie Cunningham, co-host of the "No Hesitation" podcast. Cunningham discussed plays where Reese appeared to get in an opponent's ear after a screen and later received a technical foul for an altercation under the basket. Cunningham noted that while she appreciated Reese's passion for defending her teammates, she questioned why Reese did not receive a technical for her initial verbal exchange.
Further scrutiny was placed on Reese's actions later in the game, including a bump on Breanna Stewart and a dive at Jonquel Jones's legs for a loose ball. Cunningham expressed surprise that these incidents, which she characterized as dangerous, went uncalled. Cunningham acknowledged her own history with similar injuries, which may have amplified her reaction, but maintained objectivity while praising Reese's teammate loyalty.
