PORTS Angel Reese Facing Backlash Over Caitlin Clark Video After New Message
Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese had a strong WNBA rookie season. Finishing second in Rookie of the Year voting behind Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark, Reese set numerous records, including the most rebounds ever by a first-year player. While Clark won Rookie of the Year over Reese by a 66-1 voting tally (via Basketball Reference), the history between these two stars predates their time in the WNBA. Facing off in the 2023 NCAA championship game, Reese’s LSU Tigers defeated Clark’s Iowa Hawkeyes by a final score of 102-85.
This contest featured one of the most heavily debated moments in recent college basketball history, as Reese hit Clark with the “you can’t see me” gesture.
The moment went viral, and recently resurfaced following a new message from Reese on X.
“The funniest thing people say to me in person is ‘Wow your so nice in person. It’s crazy the way they portray you online,’ Reese wrote. “I just laugh and say ‘yeah’ lmfaoooo.”
Several fans have replied to this post with Reese’s gesture to Clark in the 2023 title game, including one post on X that tallied over 12 million views.
“‘It’s crazy the way they portray you online,'” the fan wrote, quoting Reese while posting the Clark moment. “It’s crazy the way they portray you online” pic.twitter.com/pmRSeBc5ZYhttps://t.co/xte1yajwj3 — Slater (@SlaterKinnick_) March 22, 2025 Several replies have been pouring in, as Reese is again facing backlash for the gesture, as well as her post on X. “I haven’t seen this video in forever,” one reply read. “Looks even worse now.”
“I’m crying this is so funny and giving second hand embarrassment,” a fan wrote. “She was following CC all over the floor instead of celebrating to try and get a reaction outta her and CC couldn’t even give her the time of day.” “I’m just realizing how cringey this looked,” another comment read.
“The whole idea of the John Cena is you do one wave in front of your face LMAO.” “She literally stood up and clapped and cheer when Chennedy Carter shoved her to the floor last year,” read another post with over one million views. “I will never have respect for anyone like that.”
Caitlin Clark’s Fever Teammate Sends Three-Word Message to Angel Reese
Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese is amid a successful WNBA offseason. Finishing second in 2024 Rookie of the Year voting to Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark, Reese took her talents to Unrivaled’s Rose BC for the inaugural season of the 3-on-3 league.
Winning the league’s Defensive Player of the Year award, Reese also received Second Team All-Unrivaled honors. Even bigger than the individual accolades, Rose won the Unrivaled championship after defeating Vinyl in the title game.
A hand injury sidelined Reese for the playoffs, but her teammates came through. This includes Indiana Fever guard Lexie Hull who averaged 6.4 points in the regular season.
While Hull struggled with her shot in two playoff games (0-for-5), she dished out three assists and came away with one steal in 14 minutes of postseason action. Following Rose’s championship, Hull sent a message to Reese under the Sky forward’s Instagram post.
“ultimate hype woman!!!! ” Hull commented, highlighting Reese’s support despite the injury.
Selected sixth overall by Indiana in the 2022 WNBA draft, Hull is entering her fourth season. Playing 34 games last year, including 11 starts alongside Clark, Hull averaged 5.5 points while converting on 47.1% of her 3-point attempts. This proficiency from distance gave Clark another offensive weapon that helped Indiana make its first playoff appearance since 2016.
