In a world where sports rivalries spark more fire than the Fourth of July, Angel Reese has drawn a very clear line in the sand. On one side, she practically idolizes A’ja Wilson, the reigning queen of the Las Vegas Aces. On the other? Caitlin Clark, who’s left in a desert thirsting for that same admiration. Reese has made no secret of her admiration for Wilson, and frankly, she’s not about to start pretending otherwise.
Let’s just say Reese gives Wilson more love than a dog greeting its owner after a long day at work. In a recent WSJ interview, Reese made it loud and clear: Wilson is her north star, the WNBA legend she’s chasing with everything she’s got. Reese practically gushed about the three-time MVP, praising Wilson for being the kind of person who always has your back, whether you’re on the court or off. Apparently, Wilson is to Reese what Beyoncé is to her fans: an icon, a role model, and, quite possibly, a superhero.
“I just love being able to see a woman in sports that thrives through everything,” Reese said. “And just knowing that it wasn’t an easy journey for her, it has never been an easy journey for me.” Yeah, we get it, Angel. You and A’ja are cut from the same cloth, the kind of resilient, tough-as-nails athletes who rise to the top despite all odds.
While Reese was practically on the verge of sending Wilson a bouquet of roses, one has to wonder where Caitlin Clark fits into this narrative. Spoiler alert: she doesn’t. If Reese’s admiration for Wilson is a full-on symphony, then her feelings about Clark are crickets. And let’s be honest, it’s not by accident. The LSU star seems to have deliberately put Clark in the “meh” category while gushing over Wilson like she’s the second coming of basketball royalty.
This isn’t just a one-time thing, either. Earlier this year, Reese was beside herself when Wilson included her in an Instagram post. The excitement was so real you’d think Reese had just been added to the Hall of Fame. “Omgg I made the goat’s dumppp,” she commented, probably grinning ear to ear while typing. Seriously, when you get Reese that hyped up, you know you’ve reached legendary status.
For those of you who have been living under a rock, Wilson’s accomplishments are nothing short of jaw-dropping. Two WNBA titles, a Finals MVP, two Defensive Player of the Year awards, six All-Star selections, and oh yeah, the first player in WNBA history to drop over 1,000 points in a single season. Basically, if there were a WNBA edition of Mount Rushmore, Wilson would already have her face carved into the rock.
So, while Reese and Wilson are out here forming the ultimate basketball bromance, Clark is likely sitting somewhere wondering if she’ll ever make it onto Reese’s “favorites” list. Spoiler alert: probably not.
Angel Reese has made her choice clear, and she’s not budging. A’ja Wilson gets all the love, while Caitlin Clark gets… well, a whole lot of nothing. Sometimes, that’s just the way the ball bounces. But hey, if you’re going to idolize someone, it might as well be a legend like Wilson—someone who’s done it all and keeps doing more. As for Clark? Let’s just say her fan club won’t be getting a membership application from Reese anytime soon.
Final Thoughts
At the end of the day, Reese isn’t shy about playing favorites. And when your favorite is someone with more accolades than most can even dream of, who can blame her? Maybe one day, Reese and Clark will share a similar bond—but for now, A’ja Wilson’s still got the crown, the throne, and all of Angel Reese’s admiration. Long live the queen.
