Did you KNOW what Caitlin Clark did to Angel Reese !

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Did you KNOW what Caitlin Clark did to Angel Reese !  WNBA is full of basketball trash talk these days, some would say March Madness.  Who is more quilty of trashtalking Caitlin Clark or Angel Reese? Are they rivals or just friendly fun time at the WNBA games?  The newest headline2024 WNBA All-Star team Caitlin Clark & Angel Reese will be teammates in the upcoming game. Will their rivalry from college days affect their co-operation?    #caitlinclark #marchmadness #basketball Please subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AthleticsAthletes?sub_confirmation=1

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00:00But I don't take disrespect lightly.

00:02Honestly, I have no idea. I was just trying to get to the handshake line and shake hands and...

00:08She disrespected Alexis and my girls...

00:14Today, we're delving into one of the hottest rivalries in women's basketball.

00:19The epic showdown between Angel Reese and Kaitlyn Clark.

00:23Let's commence with the game that put these two on everyone's radar.

00:26The 2023 National Championship game wasn't just a battle for the title.

00:31It was the moment Angel Reese and Kaitlyn Clark became household names.

00:36Reese's LSU Tigers took down Clark's Hawkeyes in a game that had more viewers than ever before.

00:42We're talking about 9.9 million people tuning in and peaking at 12.6 million.

00:48This wasn't just a contest. It was a spectacle of fierce competitiveness.

00:53The rivalry didn't stop there.

00:55The next year, in the 2024 Elite 8, Clark's Hawkeyes gained their revenge,

01:00adding another layer of intensity to their dynamic.

01:03These two have been going head-to-head since their AAU days, and it's only grown hotter in the WNBA.

01:09And let's speak about those unforgettable moments during the championship.

01:13Remember Reese's, you can't see me, hand wave and that ring finger point? Iconic.

01:19Critics attacked her for it, but Clark had her back, saying trash talk is part of the game.

01:24Now that's professionalism.

01:26Despite the media attempting to paint them as enemies, Reese and Clark have always been clear.

01:31It's all about respect and competition.

01:34Reese even said,

01:35Oh my gosh, I love Kaitlyn. We've been competing since we were in AAU.

01:40And Clark reaffirmed that sentiment, emphasizing their mutual competitive spirit.

01:45They have made it clear. It's not personal. It's just the game.

01:49Reese summed it up perfectly.

01:51I'll accept the villain role. We're developing women's basketball.

01:55If this is the way we are going to do it, you either like it or you don't.

01:59So speaking of Angel Reese's on-court intensity,

02:02did you hear about the time she got ejected from a game for waving off a referee?

02:07Let's delve into the drama that unfolded on June 4th against the New York Liberty.

02:12It is the fourth quarter and the Chicago Sky is trailing by 11 points with just two and a half minutes left on the clock.

02:19Angel Reese, already fired up, gets called for her fifth personal foul.

02:24Clearly unhappy with the ruling, she turns to the ref, says something and then waves him off.

02:29The ref didn't take kindly to her reaction and promptly signaled for a technical foul.

02:34But it didn't stop there.

02:36Suddenly, the ref called another technical foul on her, leading to Reese's immediate ejection from the game.

02:42The arena was bustling with confusion.

02:45Reese's teammates, the Liberty players and even the spectators were left scratching their heads.

02:50Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu was so baffled that she confronted the ref,

02:55asking why Reese was thrown out just for saying, that's bullshit.

02:59After the game, an official explained that Reese's first technical was for addressing the umpire disrespectfully

03:06and the second one for waving him off in resentment.

03:09However, they didn't elaborate on what precisely was said to warrant the first technical.

03:14Let's talk about controversial.

03:16So, you thought the ejection drama was intense?

03:19Wait till you hear what happens next.

03:21During a heated contest, Reese racked up a double-double with 11 points and 13 rebounds.

03:27But the highlight, or rather lowlight of her performance was a flagrant one foul for striking Kaitlyn Clark in the head

03:34while driving to the basket in the third quarter.

03:37Instead of calming the waters after the game, Reese stirred the pot by accusing the officials of using special whistles.

03:43And if you thought that the criticism would end there, think again.

03:47Enter Dave Portnoy, the Barstool Sports CEO, who went off on Reese.

03:52Kaitlyn Clark takes the high road and all Angel Reese does after the game is take shots at her,

03:57labeling Reese with Main Character Syndrome.

04:00This wasn't the first time Portnoy had gone after Reese.

04:03Back in 2023, he dubbed her a clown for mocking Clark during an NCAA tournament game,

04:09sparking widespread controversy.

04:11And he doubled down, slamming Reese for her antics and accusing her of envy.

04:16Portnoy's criticisms paralleled those of other commentators like Jason Whitlock and Skip Bayless,

04:22who labeled Reese as delusional and envious of Clark.

04:25Reese's actions and words didn't just end with her, they ignited debates all across social media.

04:32With each game, Reese's every move and word seemed to add fuel to the flames.

04:37But Angel Reese isn't just a controversy, she's a force on and off the court.

04:42Up next, we'll take a closer look at her lifestyle, financial worth and the personal side of Bayou Barbie.

04:48Angel Reese was born on May 6th, 2002 in Randallstown, Maryland.

04:54Her love for basketball began young.

04:56After learning the game from her mother and playing fiercely against her brother Julian in their driveway,

05:02she dominated local leagues and competed on boys teams.

05:05Reese's talent was undeniable from the outset.

05:08Her versatility extended beyond basketball.

05:11She excelled in ballet, gymnastics, swimming and track.

05:15But it was basketball that truly captured her heart,

05:18drawing inspiration from WNBA legends like Candice Parker, Maya Moore and NBA star Muggsy Bogues.

05:25Reese's secondary school career was nothing short of stellar.

05:29Playing for Team Takeover, an elite AAU program,

05:32she teamed up with other top talents like Madison Scott and Jaquia Brown-Turner,

05:37garnering a 5-star rating from ESPN.

05:40Her hard work paid off when she was selected 7th overall in the 2024 WNBA draft by the Chicago Sky.

05:48Starting her WNBA career with a bang, Reese soon made her mark.

05:53She became the first debutant since 2022 to record 5 consecutive double-digit scoring games

05:59and she ranked 2nd in offensive rebounds in the first 5 games of a season, just behind Yolanda Griffith.

06:05But Reese's aptitude isn't confined to the WNBA.

06:09She made her national team debut at the 2023 FIBA Women's AmeriCup,

06:14helping the United States secure a silver medal.

06:17But there's more to Angel Reese than just her game.

06:20Let's see how Bayou Barbie lives and what her future holds.

06:24So her story extends beyond basketball into a life filled with family, business, and making an impact.

06:31Her parents, Angel Webb and Michael Reese, were former college basketball champions.

06:36Her younger sibling, Julian, is also making waves in college basketball.

06:41Influences such as her cousin, Jordan Hawkins, who plays in the NBA,

06:46and her mentor, Shaquille O'Neal, have influenced her both personally and professionally.

06:52Reese's academic pursuits were as remarkable as her athletic ones.

06:57She majored in interdisciplinary studies at LSU and communications at the University of Maryland.

07:03When it comes to business, Angel Reese is a powerhouse.

07:07She has amassed considerable earnings through name, image, and likeness NIL deals,

07:12surpassing $1 million by the end of her junior season.

07:16Her endorsements extend from Reebok to Amazon, Bose, and Coach.

07:21Her success in NIL even earned her a spot on the cover of Sports Illustrated's Money Issue,

07:26alongside LSU gymnast, Livvy Dunn.

07:29In 2023, Reese founded the Angel C. Reese Foundation to empower girls through sports, education, and financial literacy.

07:38She also became a part owner of the DC Power FC, a professional soccer club, in 2024.

07:46Her Bayou Barbie nickname embodies her vibrant persona and has become a brand of its own despite trademark challenges.

07:54From her rise in basketball to her business ventures and community impact,

07:58Angel Reese's narrative is one of resilience, talent, and ambition.

08:03She's not just a basketball sensation, she's a role model, a businesswoman, and an inspiration.

08:09So, what's next for the Bayou Barbie?

08:12Keep watching, because Angel Reese is just getting started.

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