Caitlin Clark Vs. Angel Reese Debate Settled By One Convincing Post...

Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese have been battling against each other for years.

They’ve been competitors from the travel basketball stage in high school to the Final Four in college to the biggest stage of women’s basketball, the WNBA.

Two players usually aren’t attached to each other like Clark and Reese have on their basketball journeys.

Clark’s stardom came from her highlight reel talent, leaving college as the NCAA’s all-time leading scorer.

Reese was known before her encounters with Clark, but her NCAA Tournament matchup against Clark really put her on the map.

Clark and Reese went head to head in the 2023 national championship, and Reese came out on top. She was mocking Clark for a previous hand gesture, which went viral online.

Fast forward to their days in the WNBA, and the two continue to clash.

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) looks to drive past New York Liberty forward Kayla Thornton (5) in the second quarter at Barclays Center.

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark looks to drive past New York Liberty forward Kayla Thornton during their game at Barclays Center on June 2.

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Clark and Reese have been at the forefront of change for the league.

They’ve helped spark upgrades like charter flights and an increase in TV viewership.

Despite both of their influence, Clark has gotten most of the credit from fans and media.

Reese has taken offense to this, sharing her true feelings in a recent interview.

“People are talking about women’s basketball that you never would think would be talking about women’s basketball. People are coming to games. We got celebrities coming to games. Sold out arenas. …” said Reese.

“The reason why we’re watching women’s basketball is not just because of one person.

It’s because of me, too. I want y’all to realize that” via The Athletic WBB on X.

There have been debates online on the impact of Clark and Reese, with many fans arguing Reese has done just as much to boost TV ratings and ticket sales.

Those debates may be shut down with the latest intel on the league’s viewership log.

Clark and the Fever have accounted for 33.5% of total WNBA attendance, per Robert Littal BSO on X.

Indiana has also averaged an attendance of 15,691 per game, contrasted with the league average of 7,645, according to Heavens on X.

It’s clear Reese and the Sky have brought attention to the league, but there hasn’t been anyone on the level of Clark in terms of increased viewership and ticket sales for the league.

NUMBERS for you.
Caitlin Clark and Fever are responsible for 33.5% of total WNBA attendance this season so far.
Cameron Brink (Sparks) has been a slightly better attraction on the road than Angel Reese (Sky)
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— Robert Littal BSO (@BSO) June 12, 2024