‘She's been a tremendous player’ - Caitlin Clark lauds her 'attacker' Angel Reese

Angel Reese got the word and played a villain part to perfection in her debut season as a professional in the WNBA. Her competitor, Caitlin Clark, is the hero in this specific rivalry, but it's becoming one of those narratives in which you can see the villain's point of view. In the last two years, these two have captivated the collegiate basketball world, thanks in large part to their spectacular clashes in the NCAA's March Madness tournament, while Clark has received the most attention due to her extraordinary scoring abilities.

Both players dominated the college game in unique ways. Clark accomplished this with her exceptional scoring skills, while Reese had an influence on the game through her rebounding and defensive ability. Now that they've both established themselves as rising young stars in the WNBA, their rivalry appears to be far from over.

As per Give Me Sports, Caitlin Clark said, "I think what she has done with her platform has been absolutely incredible... Obviously, I've played her for a long time, and she's been a tremendous player. It's been fun getting to compete against (Angel). I think it's been really good for the game."

Caitlin Clark has demonstrated an all-around skill

Caitlin Clark was selected first overall in the 2024 WNBA Draft by the Indiana Fever, while Reese was selected eighth by the Chicago Sky, and both have had a significant influence on their respective clubs, even if their efficiency has not yet caught up. Clark has demonstrated an all-around skill set to go with her excellent three-point shooting, while Reese has emerged as one of the league's finest pure rebounders. 

Following their struggle in the 2023 NCAA Championship game, many people across the world saw how Reese tormented Clark in the final seconds of the game, portraying Reese as a villain. Clark was fine with Reese's conduct, declaring several times in subsequent news conferences and media appearances that both players were closer than the media had shown them to be.

Clark and Angel Reese have had opportunities to compete as professionals, having played against each other twice in their brief WNBA careers. With plenty of games remaining in the WNBA season, Clark and Reese will have more opportunities to defeat their opponents. In reality, Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever will face Angel Reese and Chicago Sky on Sunday, June 23