Angel Reese - Lefty or Righty

A reporter caught flack for asking Angel Reese what seemed like a complimentary question about her off-hand finishing: Reporter: “Off-hand finishing, how much did you work on that? Your right hand was working a lot tonight.” Angel: “I’m right-handed.” The moment sparked debate—but the question wasn’t out of line. In fact, it was rooted in observation. Reese regularly finishes and shoots with her left hand, (images below), even though she identifies as right-handed. That’s not unusual in basketball—plenty of elite players shoot with their non-dominant hand, including LeBron James, Kyrie Irving, Russell Westbrook, Rudy Gobert, Chris Paul, James Harden and Lisa Leslie. ...

May 18, 2025