The WNBA rivalry between Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark? Well, it’s one of the hottest sagas to hit the basketball world, both in college and now in the WNBA. But, folks, it seems the fire has spread well beyond the court—and not in the way anyone expected. While these two hoop queens continue to dazzle with their skills, the fan base? Let’s just say things have gotten a little… spicy. And not the good kind of spicy.
During the premiere episode of her new podcast Unapologetically Angel, Reese didn’t just serve up the typical sports commentary. Oh no, she went full throttle, sharing how some fans of Clark are taking their “passion” to disturbing new heights. Imagine cheering for your favorite player and then… BAM! Racist insults? Death threats? AI-generated nudes sent to your family? Wait, what?! Yeah, it’s a thing now, apparently.
When Passion Turns Into a Horror Show
Let’s rewind for a sec. Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark—the queens of college basketball and now WNBA stars—have had the kind of rivalry that makes for legendary headlines. They’ve gone toe-to-toe on the court, turning up the heat with some epic matchups. Off the court? They’ve shown nothing but respect for each other. But fans? Oh, they’ve decided to make it personal, and not in a good way.
According to Reese, things have gone way past trash-talking. “I admire Caitlin as a player, but man, some of her fans are out of their minds,” Reese said, not mincing words. “They’ve followed me home, and they’ve even sent AI-generated nudes of me to my family members. Like, who does that?” Exactly, who? A whole new level of creepy.
The Dark Side of Fandom
Now, if you thought your weird cousin’s obsession with sports was bad, imagine being that fan who thinks sending death threats is a form of loyalty. Reese revealed that she’s been bombarded with insults—everything from racist slurs to plain old unhinged rants. We’re talking about stuff that would make even the wildest sports fan cringe.
“I get it, people are passionate about their team. But sending me AI-generated nudes? That’s not fandom—that’s straight-up horror movie material,” Reese said, throwing in a bit of much-needed humor to what is clearly a distressing situation.
Let’s be clear, Reese isn’t blaming Caitlin Clark. No player has control over their fans’ actions, but wow, Clark’s superfans seem to have lost the plot. “Caitlin’s an incredible player. It’s her fans that have crossed some serious lines,” Reese added. Fans, take note: Rivalries belong on the court, not in someone’s inbox.
Can We Please Keep It About the Game?
The craziest part? This isn’t just an Angel Reese problem. Other players have also faced similar harassment, which raises the question: Is women’s basketball getting so popular that it’s now drawing in the crazies? Reese thinks so. “It’s painful to see that other players are going through this too,” she said, getting real about the toxic nature of extreme fandom. You know it’s bad when basketball players are out here needing bodyguards because people can’t handle a little competition.
Still, Reese, ever the pro, kept it classy. She made it clear that while her fans are blowing up her phone with crazy messages, her relationship with Clark is still on solid ground. “At the end of the day, we both love the game,” she said. And if that’s not a reminder to chill out, I don’t know what is.
Rivalry Done Right
So, here’s the takeaway, folks: rivalries are awesome. They make the game exciting. But when fans go rogue and turn their devotion into personal vendettas, well, that’s when things get messy. Reese and Clark are doing their thing on the court, showing us what real sportsmanship looks like. Let’s leave the drama there.
And hey, if you’re thinking of supporting your favorite player by sending them—or their rivals—AI-generated nudes, here’s a little pro tip: Don’t. Just stick to the good ol’ trash talk, folks. Keep it fun. Keep it about basketball. Let’s leave the creepy behavior to the horror movies.
In the meantime, we’ll be tuning into Angel’s next podcast, waiting to see if she drops any more bombshells. Because if this is just episode one, you can bet there’s more juicy drama on the way!