During the WNBA All-Star weekend in Indianapolis on Saturday night, Angel Reese was one of the standout figures at a high-profile party attended by top players like Paige Bueckers and Caitlin Clark. However, Courtney Williams, a fellow All-Star and teammate of Reese in the game, spoke openly about her disappointment with the event, describing the party atmosphere as chaotic and “ghetto.”
Williams criticized the party’s environment, highlighting unsafe and disorderly behavior that distracted from the celebration. She emphasized the lack of security and the uncomfortable conditions inside the venue, expressing concerns about the situation to Reese herself.
Williams Describes Party Atmosphere as Disorderly and Unsafe
Courtney Williams did not hold back in sharing her thoughts on the party’s disorderly scenes. She said the crowd was overwhelming and out of control, with no room for dancing or enjoyment. The intensity of the situation caused discomfort among many attendees.
“That was a** bro,” she said. “These are ghetto as hell at the door. They were doing too much. You couldn’t even move. Nobody was in there dancing. Well, that was dangerous.” —Courtney Williams, WNBA Player
Williams communicated directly with Angel Reese about the event, warning her of the conditions she encountered inside.
“I was just in there and there was a section where all in there is ghetto,” Williams told Reese. “You going to need security…I like a little peace.” —Courtney Williams, WNBA Player
Playing Together as All-Stars Despite Party Tensions
Despite her frustrations about the party, Williams and Reese both took the court on Sunday as second-time All-Stars, representing Team Collier. The team performed strongly, edging out Team Clark with a 151-131 victory.
Williams contributed 13 points, two rebounds, and five assists, while Reese added six points and nine rebounds during her 17 minutes on the court.
Williams has been a key guard for the Minnesota Lynx this season, averaging solid statistics with 14 points, 5.3 rebounds, 6 assists, and 1.6 steals per game before the All-Star break. Alongside Williams and Napheesa Collier, the Lynx’s playoff hopes rest on strong performances in the season’s second half.
Williams Reflects on Teaming Up with Angel Reese for the First Time
Sunday’s All-Star game was the first time Courtney Williams and Angel Reese played together on the same squad. Prior to the game, Williams praised Reese’s intensity and competitive nature, seeing their shared drive as a major asset for Team Collier.
“Like I’ve been saying, I love it. Angel is a dog…So, any time you got somebody that is as competitive, if not more competitive, we gon go crazy,” Williams said via Chicago State of Mind Sports. —Courtney Williams, WNBA Player
With the All-Star weekend now complete, both Williams and Reese are focused on returning to their respective teams—the Minnesota Lynx and Chicago Sky—to push for a strong playoff run in the second half of the WNBA season.