Late in the fourth quarter of Atlanta's eventual 111-92 win, Reese and Tempo forward Nyara Sabally collided, with Sabally suffering a rib injury but ultimately being called for a shooting foul.She eventually had to be helped off the court.While she was still down, Brondello came over to plead her case to the officials, and a hot mic picked up part of the conversation.ANGEL REESE DANGEROUSLY PEDDLES RACIST CONSPIRACY THEORY AFTER WNBA COACH CALLS HER TWO WORDSAtlanta Dream forward Angel Reese talks with game official Tiara Cruse after a play against the Toronto Tempo during the second half at Coca-Cola Coliseum in Toronto, Ontario.
John E.Sokolowski-Imagn Images (John E.
Sokolowski/Imagn Images)That's when Brondello called Reese a "protected species," sending the WNBA world into a frenzy because, of course, it was deemed racial.Reese later called her out via X, responding to a post that accused Brondello of calling "a Black woman a species" by saying, "ARE WE SURPRISED?!" while also tagging Brondello in the post."Angel, I'm sorry.Last night, in the emotion of the moment after Nyara's injury, I used a phrase that I shouldn't have used, and I take full responsibility for that," Brondello said Saturday afternoon in a lengthy social media post.
"My frustration was with the officiating, but my words unfairly put the focus on you.I also understand that my words carried an impact beyond what I intended, particularly for Black women in our league, and I'm deeply sorry for that."I've spent my career competing with, coaching and learning from incredible Black women.
I regret that my words caused hurt to a community I respect so deeply.I have a lot of respect for you as both a player and a person, and I sincerely apologize to you, your teammates, and the Dream organization for my comment."Goodness gracious.
It's all just incredible.The pandering.
The virtue-signaling.The fake-outrage.
Bending the knee to the mob.REPUBLICAN LAWMAKERS PRESS WNBA COMMISSIONER CATHY ENGELBER...