Star WNBA forward Angel Reese released the first episode of her new podcast, Unapologetically Angel, on Thursday, and she didn’t mince words about her rivalry with Caitlin Clark.
While discussing her rookie campaign in the WNBA with her cohost, Reese spoke openly about her rivalry and rookie of the year race with Indiana Fever All-Star Caitlin Clark. However, it’s what Reese says about Clark’s fans that was so disturbing.
“I think it’s really just the fans, her fans, the Iowa fans, now the Indiana fans, that are like, they ride for her,” Reese said on the podcast. “And I respect that, respectfully, but sometimes it’s very disrespectful. I think there’s a lot of racism when it comes to it, and I don’t believe she stands on any of that. But when it comes to death threats like I’m talking about people come down to my address, follow me home, it’s come down to that on multiple occasions.”
It’s frightening and frankly disgusting to think things may be progressing this far and that Reese could be receiving that sort of hate every day. Fans have taken to social media to give their take on the accusations.
It’s the crazy fanatics out there making this season dreadful. Totally not fun. Hopefully next season want be so toxic. https://t.co/eZfrlXWhDc
— Dany D-At the End of the Day🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾 (@DCJ5359) September 5, 2024
CC fans need to acknowledge that there’s some nasty behavior that comes from their side that’s more harmful than some OG players hating on Caitlin. https://t.co/1n88UO3cSk
— YT: Gem Droppers Sports (@Tis_30) September 6, 2024
Could you imagine if Caitlin decided to do a podcast during a playoff push on a 7 game losing streak and titled her first episode of the podcast “spills the tea on Angel Reese” imagine the backlash . Angel focused on the wrong things clearly , tired of her victim mentality 🤦🏽♂️
— Brandon 🥶 (@sayybee96) September 5, 2024
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If you’re one of these fans, get a grip, get a life and do better. https://t.co/cLtEnj5I5r
— Nancy Armour (@nrarmour) September 5, 2024
Even Angel Reese’s podcast has to involve Caitlin Clark. That is after all the only reason why anyone knows who Angel Reese is. https://t.co/hnB1YzYZqC
— Water Guy. (@Waterguy4489) September 6, 2024
These are seriously concerning accusations and hopefully, the two rivals can settle everything on the hardwood next season, when Reese returns from a season-ending wrist injury suffered this season.
