One of Angel Reese's teammates came to her defense Tuesday night after the Chicago Sky's blowout loss to the reigning champion New York Liberty.
New York is 9-0 to start the season, while Reese's Sky fell to 2-6.
After the game, Reese was asked about the online scrutiny she faces.
Reese became emotional while answering the question, which is when Ariel Atkins, who spent last season with the Washington Mystics, interjected.
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"Can I say something? This is a 23-year-old kid, and the amount of crap that she gets on a day-to-day, she still shows up. So, whatever questions you got about our team, basketball-wise, we appreciate it. All ...