Anyone who has followed women’s basketball over the past few years is familiar with the dynamic between WNBA superstars Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese.
These two athletes have been portrayed as rivals ever since Reese taunted Clark during the 2023 NCAA Championship game, propelling them both into stardom both on and off the court.
Reese has not always been eager to acknowledge Clark’s extensive fanbase. However, during her appearance at the Complex Conversations event, she chose not to single them out.
When asked about the rivalry between herself and Clark, Reese attributed it to friendly competition that has existed since their early basketball days, shining a positive light on women’s basketball.
Reese suggested that social media tends to pit women against each other but emphasized that their rivalry highlights the sport of women’s basketball.
She also addressed the issue of Clark’s fanbase potentially crossing the line, stating that it’s not just her fans but fans in general who sometimes fail to realize the human aspect behind the players.
Reese clarified that there are no hard feelings between her and Clark, despite the intense competition that can arise.
Angel Reese was on the Complex and was asked about Caitlin Clark. I will 100% give her props here for how she answered the question about if she gets hate from Caitlin’s fans. Would love to see more WNBA players echo her sentiment. #WNBA #Feverrising
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— Ken Swift (@kenswift) November 28, 2024
Reese’s response demonstrates her positive attitude towards basketball fans and her lack of resentment towards this specific segment of the women’s basketball fanbase.
