Chicago Sky guard Ariel Atkins is asking reporters to focus on Angel Reese's basketball rather than her popularity off the court.

Ariel Atkin’s spoke to reporters about their treatment of Angel Reese the “23-year-old kid,” advising them to keep the topic on basketball.

Angel Reese's new teammate Ariel Atkins had her back when she was confronted with a question that had nothing to do with the game.