Shaq defends Angel Reese amid criticism from online haters
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 12:44 AM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
Shaquille O'Neal publicly supported Angel Reese and Lauren Betts during an appearance on The Rich Eisen Show, expressing frustration with ongoing online bullying they have faced. He described the criticisms as embarrassing and called for an end to such negativity. O'Neal has mentored Reese since her college career and continues to support her ventures, including her upcoming game against the Chicago Sky on June 9. Betts is scheduled to play against the Indiana Fever on June 8.
- •Shaquille O'Neal defends Angel Reese and Lauren Betts from online critics.
- •O'Neal labels the harassment as embarrassing and discusses bullying culture.
- •Reese will face the Chicago Sky on June 9.
- •Betts is set to play against the Indiana Fever on June 8.
- •O'Neal has been mentoring Reese throughout her career.
- 12:44 AMYahoo Sports — Shaq defends Angel Reese amid haters: 'I wish I could punch some of them in the face'
"Shaq has been defending Angel Reese since day one.
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