Angel Reese faced widespread criticism for the controversial end to her WNBA-record streak of double-doubles, but Robert Griffin III still sees a bright future for the Chicago Sky rookie.
The former NFL quarterback turned commentator agreed with criticism that Reese was trying to pad her stats in Saturday's loss to the New York Liberty, but ultimately sided with a commenter who said she has a bright future in the WNBA.
"She will only get better," Griffin wrote in a reply on X .
Reese fell just short of registering her 16th consecutive double-double in Saturday's loss. With the Liberty holding onto a late lead and the game well in hand, Reese called for the ball on the final possession in hopes of getting over 10 points.
The Liberty surrounded Reese with four players, denying her the chance for another double-double and leading to allegations that Reese was attempting to pad her stats. Griffin joined in on the criticism, saying that Reese was definitely trying to pad her stats but saying that is not uncommon in professional sports.
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"Anyone who tells you this sequence isn’t an attempt to stat pad, can’t be trusted," Griffin said in a post on X. "Reese isn’t the first to stat pad at the end of games or chase records. We have seen it in the NBA and NFL. Players care, fans care, coaches care and their teammates care about these milestones. It’s an impressive record regardless. Good on the Liberty for not just letting her keep it going. Earned not given is something we can all respect."
Reese had already faced scrutiny from her game on Thursday, when she called for the ball in the waning seconds and her team leading by 7 points. Reese took an entry pass and was fouled by Tina Charles, sinking a free throw to put her over 10 points for the game.
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