Jaylen Brown’s unexpected pick for the WNBA Rookie of the Year between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese is causing quite a stir. Discover who he picked and why his choice is turning heads. Read on for the juicy details.
IN THIS ARTICLE
- Jaylen Brown dives into the 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year debate
- Angel Reese vs. Caitlin Clark: Who’s the top rookie?
- Brown’s surprising choice and the backlash
The WNBA has been on fire this season, thanks in large part to the electrifying performances of its rookie superstars, Caitlin Clark of Indiana and Angel Reese of Chicago. These two have been trading highlight reels and breaking records like it’s their day job. Their college rivalry has transitioned seamlessly to the professional stage, and the audience can’t get enough.
Angel Reese, despite being the seventh overall pick, and Caitlin Clark, the undeniable queen of the court, have both been frontrunners for the Rookie of the Year title. The anticipation was high, the odds were neck and neck, but as we edge closer to the All-Star break (and let’s not forget this year’s Olympic break), one name seems to be pulling ahead.
Jaylen Brown’s Take on the 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year
Enter Boston Celtics MVP Jaylen Brown, ready to drop his two cents on who should snag the Rookie of the Year crown. In a video clip from House of Highlights, Brown doesn’t hold back. He’s made his pick, and it’s none other than Angel Reese.
Sure, some might say it’s predictable. After all, Reese is tight with Brown’s girlfriend Gondrezick. The trio was even spotted cheering on Bronny James at his NBA Summer League game. Coincidence? We think not.
Angel Reese vs. Caitlin Clark: The Ultimate Showdown
Angel Reese has been a force of nature. Kicking off her WNBA career with a bang, she shattered the record for consecutive double-doubles, hitting 15 in a row. Her streak came to a halt against the New York Liberty on July 13, but don’t let that fool you. This girl is a rebounding machine, racking up 13.5 points per game and earning an All-Star nod.
Caitlin Clark, on the other hand, is the definition of a triple threat. She set a new All-Star Game assist record and leads all rookies in points per game (17.1), assists per game (8.2), and steals per game (1.5). Clark’s dazzling playmaking and scoring prowess have made her the frontrunner for the Rookie of the Year award. Not even her exclusion from Team USA for the Olympics (thanks to a scheduling clash with a college championship) has slowed her down.
Clark might also set a new record for turnovers in a season, but who cares when you’re dropping dimes and hitting threes with such flair? Her defense is solid, her offense is unstoppable, and as we head towards the Olympics, she’s the clear favorite for Rookie of the Year.
So, what’s it gonna be? Will Brown’s endorsement tilt the scales in Reese’s favor, or will Clark’s on-court heroics secure her the title? One thing’s for sure – the debate is far from over, and the WNBA is all the better for it.
Stay tuned, folks. This rookie race is just heating up.
