One of Angel Reese's Chicago Sky teammates received a shoutout from one of the NBA's best on Wednesday. Speaking to the media alongside Reese after the team dropped to 2-6 last night, Sky guard Ariel Atkins defended Angel against the constant criticism she receives as both a person and an athlete.

Former NBA All-Star Vows to Stop Talking About Angel Reese After Recent Viral Video originally appeared on Athlon Sports. With the fandom of the WNBA skyrocketing over the past couple of seasons, there has also been an increase in the amount of critics who have begun following the 29-year old professional league.

Allen Iverson turned Reebok into one of the coolest brands around with his iconic signature sneaker line. Now, Chicago Sky star Angel Reese is carrying on that legacy. Iverson, who was named NBA MVP in 2001 and made 10 All-Star appearances during his Hall of Fame career,