Angel Reese, WNBA Rookies Roast Shaquille O’Neal Amid Sightless Caitlin Clark Praise

The ongoing rivalry between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese from college basketball to the WNBA has played a crucial role in the massive surge of attention and popularity that women’s basketball has experienced in recent years.

While the two superstars maintain mutual respect, their competitive spirit is evident every time they face off on the court.

Despite their fierce rivalry on the court, both Clark and Reese have nothing but praise for each other in public appearances. This was evident in a video from the 2024 WNBA Draft that resurfaced on social media recently.

User @JayAnags shared a video of the 2024 WNBA rookie class being asked to choose between a blindfolded Caitlin Clark and a prime Shaquille O’Neal in a three-point contest before the WNBA Draft on April 15, 2024.

Reese chose Caitlin Clark with a smile, leaving Shaq, who only made one three-pointer in his NBA career, likely surprised given his close relationship with Reese.

Interestingly, nine out of ten rookies sided with Caitlin Clark in this question, with Clark herself humorously choosing Shaq as the winner due to the challenging nature of being blindfolded.

A tweet from Jay Anags about the video gained attention on social media, sparking further discussion about the playful rivalry between Clark and Shaq.

Clark’s witty response may have contributed to Shaq’s change of heart towards her, highlighting the fun dynamics of their friendly competition.