‘Don’t Attack Athletes’ – Serena Williams’ Husband Alexis Ohanian Sends Poignant Message After Angel Reese’s Painful Revelation
Angel Reese rose to the spotlight after starring for LSU and helping her team win the NCAA Championship in 2023. While it was an enormous moment for her career, the road hasn’t been smooth for her since. Reese has often been the center of attention surrounding her performances, with her displays closely monitored and talked about by the fans. However, on this occasion, Reese’s team suffered a defeat against Iowa’s Caitlin Clark. While Reese made a saddening revelation after the match, she was strongly backed by Serena Williams’ husband, Alexis Ohanian.
The Reddit co-founder is a strong promoter of women’s sports and also has stakes in NWSL. His wife and daughter have been huge inspirations behind his inclination towards the women’s game. As a result, Ohanian came to the Reese’s defense.
During a press conference, Reese opened up about the hate she has been receiving after rising to fame last year. She even went on to reveal that she has received death threats and hasn’t been happy of late. This is not the first time we have heard an athlete speaking about hatred from fans. Further, Reese’s comments invited strong backing from Alexis Ohanian, who urged fans not to attack athletes.
The NCAA player’s recent revelation invited support from all fronts apart from Ohanian and issued a cautionary note to fans slamming athletes. Not just Reese but also Serena Williams has received hate in the past. The American tennis legend once narrated how her appearance became a subject of discussion among the fans.
