Chicago Sky star Angel Reese made headlines, again, after a tense exchange with a reporter during the team’s training camp. The second-year WNBA player, known for her fierce competitiveness, was visibly frustrated when asked about a controversial comment she made last season regarding her role in the league’s rising popularity alongside Caitlin Clark.
Reese, who has often been pitted against the Indiana Fever guard, quickly shut down the question with the old “next question“, signaling her desire to focus on her team rather than past narratives… and the fact that he can’t get Clark out of his head.
Last season, Reese stirred debate by suggesting she and Clark were both key to the WNBA’s growth, stating, “I know I’ll go down in history… the reason why we’re watching women’s basketball isn’t just because of one person. It’s because of me, too.”
The reporter’s attempt to revisit this comment during training camp didn’t sit well with Reese. “Next question,” she snapped, her tone stern and her expression leaving no room for debate. A Chicago Sky press official stepped in to support her, swiftly moving the conversation forward.
Clark question pisses off Reese
The exchange highlights the ongoing media focus on Reese and Clark’s rivalry, which dates back to their college days when Reese’s LSU defeated Clark’s Iowa in the 2023 NCAA Championship. Since entering the WNBA, both players have been under scrutiny, with Reese often facing questions about her dynamic with Clark. Despite their competitive history, both have insisted there’s no animosity. Reese, averaging 13.6 points and 10.1 rebounds in her 2024 rookie season, has expressed a desire to move past these narratives, focusing instead on her growth with the Sky, who finished 2024 with a 13-27 record.
Fans on X had mixed reactions to the moment. Some praised Reese’s no-nonsense attitude, with one user writing, “Angel Reese isn’t here for the Clark drama-love her focus!” Others felt the reporter’s question was fair given Reese’s past comments. The Sky are set to open their 2025 season against the Fever on May 17, 2025, a matchup that will undoubtedly reignite interest in the Reese-Clark dynamic.
For now, Reese is keeping her eye on the court, not the headlines, as she prepares for her sophomore year. Her frustration with the media’s fixation on Clark underscores her determination to carve her own path in the league, while her team looks to improve on last season’s performance with her at the forefront.
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