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Angel Reese is keeping it classy after her altercation with Alyssa Thomas.
On Saturday night, Thomas was ejected when she slapped Reese in the throat and threw her to the ground in the fourth quarter.
Alyssa Thomas should be totally embarrassed on what she did to Angel Reese.
pic.twitter.com/NeiZXwolh1— BullsKickAss (@Bullskickass) May 26, 2024
After the game, Reese took the high road and thanked Thomas for making her work harder.
“They don’t give a damn if I’m a rookie. … They’re not supposed to be nice to me. … Thank you AT for sending a message to me because I got back up and I kept going.”
Angel Reese on that hard foul by Alyssa Thomas which led to an ejection: “They don’t give a damn if I’m a rookie. … They’re not supposed to be nice to me. … Thank you AT for sending a message to me because I got back up and I kept going.” pic.twitter.com/tZUsMjSm8g
— Julia Poe (@byjuliapoe) May 26, 2024
Before the game, Reese praised Thomas while speaking to the media.
“These are ladies I watched while I was at Maryland. Alyssa Thomas and Bri Jones are players I’ve always admired and watched.”
Angel Reese spoke before the game says Alyssa Thomas and Bri Jones, are players she admire. pic.twitter.com/TmRHdWXWRy
— Keondre Harris (@1SlumBabii) May 26, 2024