The rivalry between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese has drawn comparisons to iconic sports duels like Larry Bird vs. Magic Johnson, and the WNBA Rookie of the Year race between them mirrors the perennial Michael Jordan vs. LeBron James debate — endlessly engaging.
Both Indiana Fever’s Clark and Chicago Sky’s Reese have excelled in their professional careers so far. They could easily be seen as deserving All-Star teammates and potential representatives for Team USA in the Olympics. However, only one can win Rookie of the Year.
Reese’s case is compelling. She rebounds at an almost unprecedented rate, recently setting a league record for consecutive double-doubles. Advanced statistics also favor her. Reese’s dominance on the boards and consistent double-double performances have been remarkable.