LeBron James and Angel Reese (Image Credits: Getty Images)
Caitlin Clark, the standout player for the Indiana Fever, and Angel Reese, the forward for the Chicago Sky, once again captivated WNBA fans with their intense rivalry in a Friday game. The Fever emerged victorious with a score of 100-81 over the Sky, intensifying the ongoing debate for the Rookie of the Year.
Amidst various player and analyst speculations, a superstar from the NBA recently joined the discussion to support his favorite player. Following the game, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, recently praised by Lakers owner, expressed his support for Clark on his X account.
In a recent post, James wrote, “CAITLIN CLARK!!!! HI HATERS.” The four-time NBA champion supported Clark as Rookie of the Year. However, Reese’s previous posts trolling King James have resurfaced after the Lakers superstar supported Clark for the WNBA Rookie of the Year award.
In June 2021, the Lakers lost to the Phoenix Suns in their first-round playoff series. James was trolled on social media, with comments suggesting that he didn’t have enough support to win with his team. Reese mocked the idea in response to a Twitter post criticizing James and wrote, “No, LeBron was no help.”
Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese Face Off in Friday’s Game
In her debut season, Clark has already begun making history in the WNBA by setting records and achieving milestones. The 22-year-old point guard became the first rookie to achieve a triple-double and set the WNBA record for most assists in a single game. Considered one of the greatest collegiate players of all time, Clark delivered an outstanding performance against the Sky in Friday’s game, scoring 31 points, providing 12 assists, and securing four rebounds.
On the other hand, Reese, who recently set the WNBA record for consecutive double-doubles, scored 10 points, made two assists, and grabbed 11 rebounds. The former LSU player, who won the NCAA championship in 2023, has been making waves in her debut professional season. Moreover, in a 70-62 loss to the Minnesota Lynx on June 30, she achieved her tenth consecutive double-double, surpassing Candace Parker for the longest single-season streak in WNBA history.
Everyone Noticed The Same Thing After Caitlin Clark Posed For A Photo Backstage With Peyton Manning
Caitlin Clark and Peyton Manning (Photos via Getty Images)
On Tuesday, May 14, Caitlin Clark, the top pick overall in the 2024 WNBA Draft, is scheduled to make her Indiana Fever regular-season debut. With Clark, perhaps the most exciting talent in sports right now, the whole basketball world is waiting excitedly for her to play her debut against the Connecticut Sun.
Peyton Manning, the legendary quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts, was asked to comment on Clark’s arrival earlier this week.
“It’s awesome,” Manning began. “I’ve really enjoyed getting to know Caitlin even more. Throughout this series, she was a guest on our show, the Monday night show, last year.
“She’s a Chiefs fan. I forgive her for that, but she said she did grow up kinda watching me play.”
Caitlin Clark and Peyton Manning have been getting real acquainted with each other as she is among the college stars profiled in Full Court Press, an ESPN documentary from Manning’s Omaha Productions. As a result, the two became familiar with one another well before Clark’s arrival in Indy was confirmed.
That led to them taking a picture together that is going extremely viral on social media. The caption on the photo points out the forehead space that both Clark and Manning both have.
Here are a few reactions from fans in the comment section:
If Clark can carve out the same or even better success in her career that Peyton had, then fans in Indianapolis will welcome her forehead just like they did with the legendary quarterback.
Peyton Manning is arguably the best representative of everything Indianapolis there is. Perhaps Clark will end up having a similar impact on the city.
Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever Will Make WNBA History In Season Debut
Caitlin Clark (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
In their 2024 regular season debut, Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever are poised to create WNBA history.
On Tuesday, Clark will make her regular season debut when the Fever head east to play the Connecticut Sun. Disney+ will broadcast the game, making it the first live sporting event to air on the service. It will also be the first WNBA game streamed on the app, per James Brizuela of Newsweek.
The Fever will have 36 of their 40 games televised nationally.
