Move over, veterans—there’s a new dynamic duo in town, and their names are Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese. These rookies have taken the WNBA by storm, leaving fans and analysts scrambling to keep up with their dizzying stats and jaw-dropping plays. Fresh off a dazzling All-Star Game in Phoenix, Arizona, where Reese racked up a double-double in just 18 minutes and Clark dished out 10 assists, including a beauty to Reese, the debate over the Rookie of the Year race has never been hotter.
So, who’s better? Who deserves the coveted Rookie of the Year trophy? Well, former NBA point guard Raymond Felton has a wacky idea that might just break the internet. On the “To the Baha” podcast, Felton suggested that the WNBA should do the unthinkable: let Clark and Reese share the award. Yes, you read that right.
“Caitlin Clark has figured it out. She’s playing amazing basketball. And Angel Reese is breaking records,” Felton declared, clearly impressed by the rookies’ rapid adaptation to the pro level. “If the race is so close, let them share it.”
Sharing an award? In professional sports? This isn’t kindergarten, Raymond! But you’ve got to admit, it’s a testament to how incredible these two have been. Clark, the assist machine, is leading the league in dimes per game and just shattered the WNBA record for assists in a single game. Meanwhile, Reese has stormed in and snatched the consecutive double-doubles record from none other than Candace Parker. Talk about making an entrance!
Despite Felton’s radical (and let’s be honest, completely impractical) suggestion, the WNBA is standing firm. The league has never split the Rookie of the Year Award, and it doesn’t look like they’ll be bending the rules for Clark and Reese. But hey, stranger things have happened in sports.
The discussion over who will take home the trophy is a delightful circus of stats, highlights, and hot takes. On one side, you’ve got Clark, the maestro of assists, making defenders look like they’re chasing ghosts. On the other, there’s Reese, a rebounding titan, stacking double-doubles like they’re going out of style.
Fans are loving every minute of it. The so-called “rivalry” between Clark and Reese has added a thrilling layer to the WNBA season, with each game featuring these rookies turning into must-watch TV. And let’s not forget their future aspirations—both Clark and Reese have their eyes set on representing Team USA at the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. If their current performances are any indication, the competition better watch out.
So, buckle up, WNBA fans. Whether you’re Team Clark or Team Reese, one thing’s for sure: this rookie race is a wild ride, and it’s only just begun. And as for Felton’s shared trophy idea? Well, let’s just say it’s about as likely as seeing a unicorn dunking at the All-Star Game. But then again, with Clark and Reese, anything seems possible.
