This rivalry continues to ramp up.
Two years ago, a rivalry ignited in women’s basketball between Iowa’s Caitlin Clark and LSU’s Angel Reese. This rivalry has intensified, highlighted by Reese’s recent remarks emphasizing her significant role in the WNBA’s growing popularity, alongside Clark. “The reason why we’re watching women’s basketball is not just because of one person,” Reese commented. “It’s because of me, too. I want y’all to realize that.”
Reese’s assertion has sparked debate, as many believe that Clark’s influence has been pivotal in enhancing the league’s visibility.
The competitive atmosphere escalated when a giant advertisement featuring Caitlin Clark was placed by Wilson Basketball in downtown Chicago, where Reese now plays as the No. 7 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft for the Chicago Sky. The placement of this ad in Reese’s new home city has been perceived by some as an indirect challenge to her.
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It seems Wilson Basketball is keen on stoking the flames of this rivalry, potentially setting the stage for their next encounter to draw even more attention.
Clark and Reese are set to face each other again on June 16, when the Chicago Sky visit Indiana to take on the Fever.
