Angel Reese Faces Backlash for Equating Her Sneakers to Jordan’s Legendary Pair” | NBA News Times of India

Noted WNBA player, Angel Reese, has attracted controversy with her recent comments about her first signature sneaker release with Reebok. Reese has been compared unfavorably to legendary basketball player Michael Jordan when she compared her own sneaker release to his popular line.

In an interview with ELLE, Reese expressed her excitement for the sneaker launch and her gratitude for the support she receives from fans. However, she then compared her signature sneakers to Michael Jordan’s. She said, “Just like how they wear Jordans everywhere. I want people to wear the Angel Reese 1s everywhere and just to be a household name, to have no limits on what I can do and what I can accomplish.”

These comments drew the ire of several fans who took offense at the comparison. One fan tweeted, “I just can’t deal with her narcissism, instead of focusing on building her game, she’s worried about being remembered.” Another argued that while Reese has the rights mentality, she needs to prioritize her basketball game as Jordan’s success was more than just about his shoes. A third fan called out Reese for her lack of self-awareness in comparing herself to Jordan.

Another fan voiced his skepticism over Reese’s aspiration, stating that no one can match the popularity of Jordan’s sneakers, not even other great players like Kobe Bryant and Stephen Curry. Another further belittled Reese by calling her an average player. Reese is yet to respond to the inevitable criticism sparked by her remarks.