Angel Reese can handle trash talk on the court, but apparently, it doesn’t stop there. The Chicago Sky forward revealed in a recent episode of her podcast Unapologetically Angel that fans are taking their allegiances to a new level of petty — and Caitlin Clark, of course, is right at the center of it all.
During one autograph session, Reese was minding her own business when she dared to say “no” to signing something for a fan. And what did the spurned admirer do? They went full savage mode, reminding her that Clark, now the WNBA Rookie of the Year and Reese’s eternal nemesis, is apparently better than her because, well, “reasons.” The fan dropped the line: “That’s why you’re not Rookie of the Year, and that white girl is better than you!” — because what’s a little racial tension between WNBA fans, right?
To make it even better, Reese, always ready with a snappy comeback, shared her bewilderment on the podcast. She recalled, “I’m like, okay, you wanted me to sign your thing, and now you don’t like me no more?!” Oh, the fickle nature of fandom. One second, they adore you; the next, they’re dragging you with a line that would fit nicely in an online comment section. We stan a queen who can handle both dunks and dubious fans.
And let’s not forget, the Angel Reese vs. Caitlin Clark rivalry has been brewing since their college days, each taking shots (figurative and literal) at each other on the court. Reese might have lost out on Rookie of the Year to Clark, who just snagged that trophy after an insane season with the Indiana Fever, but she’s still the reigning champion of sass and sarcasm.
Even amidst the salty fans and the slinging of insults, Reese keeps it real. The WNBA star said that her rivalry with Clark has been a good thing for women’s basketball. She explained, “It’s a full-circle moment of how women are viewed when it comes to trash-talking. In men’s sports, it’s normalized, so we’re going to normalize that in women’s sports as well.”
Translation: yes, ladies can talk trash too — and they’re going to do it with style. Reese even admitted that, despite the public’s obsession with pitting them against each other, she’d actually love to be teammates with Clark someday. “I think we’re two great competitors. We brought a lot of fans to this league,” she said.
The two have been through it all, and even Clark had nothing but praise for Reese’s insane energy and relentless work ethic, calling her one of the best in the league. That’s right: even though they’re constantly compared, Clark isn’t shy about respecting her rival’s game. Reese, on the other hand, just keeps flexing her crown — both on and off the court.
Whether Reese and Clark ever team up or continue their back-and-forth as rivals, one thing’s for sure: the WNBA is better off with their drama, sass, and undeniable skill. As for the fan who thought roasting Angel was a good idea? You may want to think twice before stepping into her mentions again.
