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Angel Reese has sparked buzz with a bold TikTok swipe at Caitlin Clark, turning up the heat on the WNBA’s bitter rivalry.
The WNBA's most talked-about rivalry between Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark has intensified, following a contentious social media post by Reese.
On Tuesday, the Chicago Sky forward reposted a TikTok video mocking Indiana Fever's Clark, referring to her as a "white gyal" and suggesting she was "running from the fade"— implying avoidance of confrontation.
The post, which featured an image of Clark walking away from Reese during a recent on-court altercation, was later deleted but not before igniting a firestorm of reactions online.
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As per Daily Mail, critics accused Reese of perpetuating racial tensions, while supporters defended her right to express frustration over perceived double standards in the league.
Reese-Clark’s On-court clash: The foul that fueled the fire
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The social media controversy follows a heated moment during the WNBA season opener between the Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever.
In the third quarter, Clark delivered a hard foul on Reese, sending her to the floor.
Reese attempted to confront Clark immediately after, but teammates intervened to prevent escalation.
The incident resulted in a flagrant foul for Clark and technical fouls for Reese and Fever center Aliyah Boston, who stepped in to de-escalate the situation.
Post-game, both players downplayed the incident.
Clark described the foul as a "basketball play," while Reese echoed the sentiment and praised the ref’s decision.
WNBA investigates alleged racist abuse
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In the wake of the altercation, allegations emerged that Reese was subjected to racist remarks from fans at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
The WNBA promptly announced an investigation into the matter, emphasizing its zero-tolerance policy towards racism and discrimination.
"The WNBA strongly condemns racism, hate, and discrimination in all forms—they have no place in our league or in society," the league said in a statement as per ESPN.
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Reese expressed gratitude for the support received, stating, "I've had communication from everyone, from so many people across this league. It could happen to me; it can happen to anyone."
Clark also addressed the allegations, noting that the arena was too loud for her to hear any such comments but affirmed her support for the investigation, stating, "There's no place for that in our game; there's no place for that in society."
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The tension between Reese and Clark dates back to their collegiate careers, notably the 2023 NCAA championship game where Reese's LSU team triumphed over Clark's Iowa squad.
Reese's celebratory gestures during that game sparked widespread debate and have since become the highlight of their rivalry.
With their next face-off scheduled for June 7, the spotlight remains firmly on these two rising stars, whose dynamic continues to shape the narrative of the WNBA.
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