Jason Whitlock Criticizes Angel Reese'S Ambitions Beyond Basketball

  • By Imani
  • Oct. 20, 2025, 8:30 a.m.

Jason Whitlock's Bold Claims About Angel Reese

Jason Whitlock, former sports analyst and now a vocal critic, has launched another tirade against WNBA player Angel Reese, this time targeting her post-basketball aspirations. Reese recently made history as the first athlete to grace the Victoria's Secret runway during their latest show in New York City. However, Whitlock sees her modeling debut as evidence of her ulterior motives.

On his podcast, Fearless, Whitlock alleged that Reese is leveraging her WNBA platform to rebrand herself as a sex symbol, a role he claims she's always desired. He went on to comment, "She has found her calling; she is an OnlyFans model... Angel Reese is basketball Barbie, and soon she will be OnlyFans Barbie, once she gets done using basketball to promote her real passion. She wants to be a sex symbol."

More Than Just a Basketball Star?

This isn’t the first time Whitlock has questioned Reese's dedication to her sport. He argued that she might never be an elite player in the WNBA, suggesting her true focus lies elsewhere. "What Angel Reese wants to do is use basketball to promote herself as a sex symbol," Whitlock claimed, predicting a future for her that includes movies and TV shows.

“I think this thing with Victoria's Secret, she will start appearing in movies, and potentially end up in TV shows. But she is never going to be an elite basketball player,” he said.

Reese has often faced similar skepticism from fans, with many questioning whether her interests lie more in modeling than on the court. Addressing these concerns, Reese has been upfront about how her side projects financially outpace her basketball salary, indicating that her off-court ventures are a strategic choice.

Navigating Media Criticism

Angel Reese has been candid about the intense media scrutiny she endures. On her podcast, Unapologetically Angel, she discussed feeling anxious about interactions with the press, wary of how her words might be twisted. "I am terrified of what the media is about to ask. Like it could be the nicest question but it could get flipped," she shared.

Despite these challenges, Reese appears to have adopted a more confident stance, focusing less on negative critiques and more on her own path. As she continues to juggle basketball with her burgeoning modeling career, Reese seems determined to define her own narrative, regardless of what detractors like Whitlock say.

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