Shaquille O’Neal defends Angel Reese’s taunt, goes after Barstool Sports founder

Author: Editors Desk Source: News Corp Australia Network:

April 6, 2023 at 06:56

Shaquille O'Neal weighed in on the furore. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)

Shaquille O’Neal was known for smacking down huge blocks on the court, but he can deliver a hit just as well off the court.

Following LSU’s win over Iowa in the NCAA women’s tournament championship game, the internet has been buzzing about Angel Reese, who is facing backlash for her John Cena “you can’t see me” taunt at Hawkeyes phenom Caitlin Clark.

The New York Post reports Dave Portnoy, the founder of Barstool Sports, called Reese “a classless piece of s – t,” on Twitter, and included a video of her on-court gesture.

Jemele Hill — a contributor for The Atlantic – had no problem picking a fight with Portnoy over the Angel Reese-Caitlin Clark drama.

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Hill, who departed ESPN in 2018 — quote-tweeted Portnoy’s post on Monday, writing: “So I’m going to pick this fight. F – k you.”

Basketball Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal also replied to Portnoy with: “and so is your mother.”

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