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At the core of the media storm was a moment of physical altercation during a third-quarter play. An opposing player yanked Reese’s hair while contesting for a rebound, triggering an instinctive and visible reaction from her. For many onlookers, the emotional response warranted empathy. However, given her history of perceived anger issues, critics seized the opportunity to hone in on this moment instead of celebrating her success. This has once again highlighted the double-edged sword of being an athlete in a profession where reactions are scrutinized through a biased lens.