Zander Adams
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Zander Adams
@GenZZander
Brilliant guy, not at all interested in being kind

So was Angel Reese being racist when she implied CC gets a special whistle because that is literally what protected species means? Suspending Angel for that @WNBA ?


It may be bad faith for some, but I think this is how many people actually operate in life. They often focus on intent rather than harm. They think apologies have to be accepted and/or cure all when they don’t. And then get infuriated when there’s consequences for actions.



Listening to Sandy Brondello speak, you can tell she’s genuinely hurt because that’s not the kind of person she is. It’s unfortunate how this situation has played out. I understand that racism is a sensitive topic, but we also can’t label every misunderstanding or phrase as racist without context. By that logic, are we supposed to stop saying a player has that “dog” in them or a “Mamba Mentality” because those are animal references too? I dislike Angel Reese so much for this!







Sandy Brondello issues another apology to Angel Reese at post-practice media availability: (🎥 via @HoopThereItIs__)







Look at ts🤦🏾♀️ this the shit that I be talking about


The @WNBA has missed the mark again. In sporting language, “protected species” is commonly used to suggest that a high-profile or star athlete receives preferential treatment from officials. In this instance, the expression concerned the athlete’s status, not their race. #WNBA






kinda surprised this went straight to suspension vs a fine -- especially considering cultural context (for however much weight you want to put on it) + the immediate apology from Sandy. Bigger picture, I wonder what kind of standard this sets & how consistently it'll be followed


Sandy Brondello apologizes to Angel Reese and the Dream after calling Reese a "protected species" during Friday night's game.





Paige I need you to score 46 on Monday


