Ariel Atkin’s spoke to reporters about their treatment of Angel Reese the “23-year-old kid,” advising them to keep the topic on basketball.

After the Chicago Sky’s 85-66 loss to the undefeated New York Liberty on June 10, forward Angel Reese put together one of her strongest games of the season.

In a post-game interview, Ariel Atkins defended her teammate, Angel Reese, noting the criticism she receives has gotten out of hand.

Ariel Atkins had had enough, stepping in when Angel Reese was asked a non-basketball question after game against the Liberty.

In response, Ariel Atkins delivered a strong post-game statement. Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo applauded her actions on X, saying, “That’s a great teammate right there💯💪🏾”.

Angel Reese's teammate Ariel Atkins called out critics who give her 'crap' after the Chicago Sky lost their sixth game of the season in a blowout loss on June 10.

After Angel Reese put together her strongest stat line of the season in the Chicago Sky’s lopsided loss to the New York Liberty on Tuesday night, she was asked if she hopes a performance like that ...

After Angel Reese put together her strongest stat line of the season in the Chicago Sky’s lopsided loss to the New York Liberty on Tuesday night, she was asked if she hopes a performance like ...

Angel Reese responded with a simple message after Chicago Sky veteran Ariel Atkins jumped to her defense over the ‘nonsense’ criticism she has faced. The WNBA star produced one of her b… ...

Chicago Sky guard Ariel Atkins has Angel Reese’s back. Following the Sky’s 85-66 loss to the Liberty at Barclays Center, Reese — one of the young faces of the WNBA — was asked about the ...

'Her crown is heavy': Sky guard Ariel Atkins' impromptu speech moves Angel Reese to tears Reese played her best game of the season Tuesday, but the Sky fell 85-66 to the Liberty and dropped to 2-6.