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Clark Responds To Reese Injury
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Clark Responds To Reese Injury

In the world of sports, there's nothing more disheartening than watching a star player sidelined by injury, and this weekend, WNBA fans felt that pain when Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese announced her season would be cut short due to a wrist injury.

Reese had been lighting up the league all year, setting records for double-doubles and rebounds through 34 games, showing the same tenacity that made her a college sensation. But as she takes time to heal, the support from fellow players has been nothing short of heartwarming, including some touching words from her former rival, Caitlin Clark.

Clark, now with the Indiana Fever, didn’t just offer generic well-wishes—her sentiments were personal, reflecting the deep respect she holds for Reese. “It’s definitely sad anytime you see anyone go down with an injury, especially people that you came into this league with,” Clark said. She emphasized how Reese’s motor and work ethic have always been exceptional, calling her one of the hardest-working players in the league. Coming from someone who’s faced Reese on multiple occasions, those words carry real weight.

Clark and Reese’s rivalry is one for the ages, dating back to their college days when Clark starred at Iowa and Reese dominated at LSU. Their matchups in the WNBA this season were highly anticipated, with Clark’s Fever taking three of four games. But despite their competitive history, there’s no animosity—just mutual admiration. Clark recognized Reese’s contributions not just to her team, but to the league at large, saying, “Congratulations to her, I thought she had a tremendous year.”

Reese herself took the news in stride, posting a light-hearted message on social media: "I never would have imagined the last bucket of my rookie season would be a three but maybe that was God saying give them a taste of what they will be seeing more of in year 2 lol."

With her characteristic confidence, she promised fans she’d return stronger, adding that she’ll still be her team’s biggest cheerleader from the sidelines.

As the WNBA season presses on, Caitlin Clark and the Fever look poised to continue their playoff run, riding high with seven wins in their last nine games. But even in the heat of competition, moments like these show the league’s true spirit—a sense of camaraderie and respect that transcends rivalries.

Whether it’s on or off the court, Clark’s kind words for Reese are a reminder of how tightly knit this community is, where competitors are also allies, sharing the highs and lows of a grueling season.

Written by Arthur Higgens - September 9, 2024