When it comes to making headlines, Angel Reese is the queen of court and controversy. This time, it wasn’t just her basketball skills getting attention, but her latest firecracker episode of Unapologetically Angel—the podcast where Reese doesn’t just spill the tea, she throws it across the room. And this week, she invited none other than Kayla Nicole, Travis Kelce’s ex-girlfriend, for some juicy girl talk that instantly got Swifties (Taylor Swift’s die-hard fans) all riled up.
You see, Kayla was once the leading lady in Kelce’s life before the Midnight Train to Chiefs Kingdom brought Taylor Swift aboard. Kayla shared her experiences during her long-running relationship with the NFL star, but it wasn’t long before Swifties popped up to accuse Reese of using Kayla for clickbait (insert gasp here).
Now, if you think Reese would stay silent after this? Think again. The LSU alum, known for her no-nonsense attitude on and off the court, clapped back on X (formerly Twitter) with a simple yet chef’s-kiss response: “Hating pays too 💅.” And honestly, where’s the lie?
Naturally, Swifties did what they do best—stalk and unearth—digging up a 2023 post from Reese’s WNBA rival, Caitlin Clark. In the post, Clark, the Indiana Fever’s golden girl, welcomed Taylor Swift to the Chiefs fanbase, saying, “Taylor Swift, welcome to the good side Chiefs Kingdom.” With that, Swifties hit Clark’s post with more love than Kelce’s game-day touchdowns, transforming it into a full-on fanfare fest.
Suddenly, the online war wasn’t just Reese versus Swifties, it was a whole Reese vs. Clark Swiftie Showdown. And let me tell you, folks, the Clark supporters went from basketball court to pop music battleground quicker than you can say “I Knew You Were Trouble.”
As if there wasn’t enough drama, let’s talk about their rookie WNBA seasons. Reese, who spent her rookie year dunking on haters as much as opponents, unfortunately had to sit out the Chicago Sky’s final six games due to a wrist injury (and let’s be honest, she probably needed a break from the drama too). Clark, on the other hand, got bounced from the playoffs early after just two games with the Fever—but don’t count her out just yet. The record-breaking point guard has plenty of star power and a superpowered fanbase of Swifties now, so she’s set for a bright future.
And while Reese is gearing up for the launch of the Unrivaled 3-on-3 league in January 2025, Caitlin Clark’s involvement is still up in the air—though, with her new Swiftie squad cheering her on, I’d bet she’s cooking up something just as spicy.
Moral of the story? In this Reese-Clark-Swiftie triangle, everyone’s playing to win. And we’re just here for the show.
Swifties vs. Hoopers? Who knew this crossover would be so entertaining? Stay tuned. Things are about to get even more unapologetic.
