Angel Reese's 'Protect Black women' shirt adds to overall strangeness of WNBA Finals

Atlanta Dream star Angel Reese wore a “Protect Black women” T-shirt as she entered Game 5 of the WNBA Finals, sparking online discussion. The article also touches on WNBA teams not staying on the court for the national anthem, with player Rhyne Howard and coach Natalie Nakase offering their perspectives. The series has been marked by scheduling confusion for a potential Game 6, adding to the overall strangeness.

• Angel Reese wore a “Protect Black women” T-shirt before Game 5 of the WNBA Finals.
• The shirt’s message generated discussion among fans.
• The article notes other WNBA controversies, including players not staying on the court for the national anthem.
• Rhyne Howard and Natalie Nakase commented on anthem protocols.
• There has been scheduling confusion regarding a potential Game 6 of the Finals.