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Despite the media's portrayal of Reese as the face of the WNBA, the perception of her as a "victim" or "whiner" when faced with criticism reveals an underlying tension. Much of the discussion surrounding her carries an implication that she is not only representing herself but also the future of women's basketball. Yet, rather than being embraced as an athlete, she finds herself turned into a symbol of what can happen when one leans too heavily into the performance aspect of notoriety.