Shaquille O’Neal Gushes Over Mentee Angel Reese Following Her Selection In WNBA Draft
“She’s the same age as my children, so I only want the best for her.”
LSU women’s basketball star Angel Reese is stepping into an exciting yet daunting phase of her life after being drafted to the Chicago Sky, but she’s got some big help (pun intended) along the journey. Shaquille O’Neal recently spoke about their relationship and the first thing he told her after she was drafted to the WNBA.
“I am described as Angel’s understandable ear,” Shaq told People. “I know things that she went through, I know what she’s going through, I know what’s about to happen to herm and I could give her advice.” The four-time NBA Champion was the first pick in the 1992 NBA Draft and went on to have a successful career while also being a big figure in pop culture, much like Reese is becoming.
He also holds the relationship near and dear because the 21-year-old hooper is the same age as his children. “I only want the best for her,” the father of six said. “And when you have daughters, you know how to use that calm voice.”
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