Fans Blast Angel Reese After Claiming She’s the Best Player in the WNBA and Deserves Higher Pay than Caitlin Clark
Angel Reese, the standout forward from LSU and 2023 NCAA champion, has sparked a heated debate among basketball fans after her bold comments regarding her place in the women’s basketball landscape. In a recent press interview, Reese confidently declared that she is the best player in the WNBA and should be paid more than Caitlin Clark, her collegiate counterpart and a standout in her own right.
Reese’s statements, which followed a stellar performance in the NCAA tournament, seem to have rubbed many fans the wrong way. While she’s undoubtedly earned her share of accolades, including the tournament’s Most Outstanding Player, the comparison to Clark—who led Iowa to the NCAA title game and is widely considered one of the most dominant forces in college basketball—has ignited a wave of backlash.
“How can she say she’s better than Caitlin Clark? Clark has already proven herself in the WNBA and on the world stage,” one fan tweeted. Others questioned whether Reese’s confidence was justified, pointing out that while she’s an incredible talent, her professional career in the WNBA has yet to fully unfold.
What has raised even more eyebrows is Reese’s claim that she deserves a higher salary than Clark. WNBA salaries are famously lower than those in the NBA, and many players—including both Clark and Reese—have often discussed the disparities between women’s and men’s basketball pay. However, suggesting that she should be paid more than Clark, a player who has already gained widespread recognition and success, has left fans divided.
While Reese’s comments have certainly added fuel to an already blazing conversation about women’s sports pay and recognition, they’ve also sparked a reminder: confidence and self-promotion can sometimes blur the lines between bold assertion and unnecessary arrogance.
Be the first to comment