California rocked in just 30 minutes — Young basketball star Angel Reese stunned fans around the world when she broke down in tears during a live broadcast, revealing that her mother had just been hospitalized after suffering a sudden stroke.
Images cut from the livestream quickly spread across Twitter, TikTok and Instagram at a dizzying speed. People saw Reese unable to hold back tears, choking up each word:
“My mother is my only source of strength. Please pray for her…”
🌪️ Online community is in an uproar
Within just 1 hour, the hashtag #PrayForReese climbed straight to the top of global trends. Thousands of fans, from loyal fans to NBA legends, left messages of encouragement.
One Twitter user wrote:
“Angel always fights hard on the court. Now it’s time for the whole world to fight with her off the court.”
🏥 Angel Reese’s mother’s health?
According to a source close to the tabloid in California, Angel’s mother is still in intensive care, and doctors say the next 24 hours will be crucial. The Reese family has not made any official announcement other than Angel’s prayers.
🔥 Career affected?
Basketball experts say this incident could have a strong impact on Angel Reese’s competitive spirit in the upcoming season. Some fans are even afraid that she may take a break from competing to be with her family.
No matter what the future holds, the image of Angel Reese crying in front of millions of viewers will forever be a shocking moment, reminding that behind the spotlight, stars also face everyday pain like anyone else.