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Shaq's 'Too Small' Troll on Angel Reese Continues
8 Nov
Summary
- Shaquille O'Neal playfully taunted Angel Reese with his 'too small' celebration.
- Reese's signature celebration was also used against her by Warriors rookie.
- Festus Ezeli later displayed Reese's 'too small' gesture during a parade.
Basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal recently engaged in a playful "too small" taunt with LSU athlete Angel Reese, a celebration that has become associated with her. This interaction occurred on the LSU sideline prior to a game against Alabama. O'Neal, who shares a familial bond with Reese, employed the gesture that gained widespread attention after Reese used it during the WNBA Finals.
The "too small" celebration's notoriety extended beyond O'Neal's taunt. Following the Valkyries' championship victory in a seven-game series, rookie Yaxel Lendeborg was observed replicating Reese's gesture on the court. This trend continued during the Valkyries' championship parade, where former Warriors player Festus Ezeli was seen holding and displaying a shirt featuring Reese performing the "too small" celebration, further cementing its visibility.
Reese, a standout player for LSU from 2022 to 2024, was the seventh overall pick in the recent WNBA draft by the Chicago Sky. O'Neal, an influential figure from LSU himself, played for the university from 1989 to 1992, earning National Player of the Year honors in 1991. Their interactions highlight a continuation of playful, sport-related banter within the basketball community.
