The Caitlin Clark-Angel Reese rivalry was a key storyline of the 2024 WNBA season, attracting many new fans to the league. The Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky were the focus when they faced off.
Reese and Clark’s rivalry dates back to college and even earlier, playing against each other since eighth or ninth grade.
Reese emphasized that their competitive spirit has been longstanding, from AAU to college and the national championship.
The rivalry between Reese and Clark is seen in a positive light, with Reese acknowledging it benefits women’s basketball overall.
Reese believes that the attention their rivalry receives on social media can be both negative and positive, ultimately shining a light on women’s basketball.
Regarding fans going too far, Reese noted that it is not specific to Clark’s fans and that athletes are also human.
She clarified that despite the competitive rivalry, there are no hard feelings between her and Clark, emphasizing that it is all part of the game.
Reese and Clark emerged as WNBA stars, with Clark being the No. 1 overall pick and Reese leading LSU to victory over Iowa in the national championship.
Despite their on-court rivalry, Reese made it clear that there are no hard feelings between her and Clark, keeping the competition strictly within the realm of basketball.
