Here’s Angel Reese. Watch closely. She says, “Go ahead and play. I need attention. In 20 years, I’ll look back and say: We’re watching women’s basketball not because of just one person, but because of me too. It’s not about just one star.”

Now, let me tell you something. In the world of competition, it’s not enough for someone to just say you’re good. The market determines that. And by the way, do you know the last time I watched a WNBA game? Never. I still haven’t. But let’s talk about Reese’s game.

Angel Reese is statistically the worst finisher in the league. She’s shooting 43.8% on shots within 5 feet of the basket—the lowest percentage in the WNBA. Compare that to players like Brittney Griner, who dominates with over 75% accuracy near the rim. A’ja Wilson, Caitlin Clark, and Aaliyah Boston are all thriving. But Reese? She’s stuck at the bottom, despite taking the most shots near the basket.

And then there was the recent Fever vs. Sky game. The Sky kept most of their starters out, except one. Why? Because they were stat-padding to secure Angel Reese another double-double. By then, Indiana had already benched their key players. Even Dave Portnoy was laughing about it. The score was 78-66, Caitlin Clark already had 30 points and 12 assists, and she was relaxing on the bench. Meanwhile, Reese was still on the court, chasing irrelevant stats.

Reese ended up with only 10 points, half of which were scored after Indiana cleared their bench. Now, if that’s not stat-padding, I don’t know what is.

Let’s talk about Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark. They have this rivalry brewing, and while neither is on the best team in the league, people can’t help but notice how much more excitement surrounds Clark. Reese tries to play the victim whenever things don’t go her way. After fouling Clark, instead of owning up, she complained about not getting calls and even hinted that some players, clearly targeting Clark, get a “special whistle.”

Contrast that with Caitlin Clark’s reaction to a foul call. She got a technical for hitting the backboard in frustration but didn’t blame anyone. Instead, she acknowledged it as a personal frustration. That’s the difference: Clark shows class, takes responsibility, and makes it about the team.

This is why people love Clark. She constantly talks about her teammates, not herself. She could easily be an egomaniac, knowing she’s the face of the league right now. But you never hear her bragging about her accomplishments.

As the WNBA season goes on, the focus has shifted from celebrating Clark’s achievements to criticizing Reese for her stat-padding antics. It’s unclear if Reese will continue this trend or step up and focus on helping her team instead of chasing personal numbers. Right now, though, Chicago Sky has made it all about Angel Reese, not the team.

Take last night, for example. It was “Barbie Night,” and instead of focusing on the game, Reese strutted in with her “look at me” outfits. It’s all about her. Meanwhile, Caitlin Clark stays focused on the “we,” the team.

Reese came into the WNBA with a great college career, winning a championship, but in the pros, no one cares. She’s swimming upstream—on a bad team and overshadowed by Clark. And it’s clearly eating at her.

The Indiana Fever, led by Clark, have been the more united team. Clark is making her teammates better with every assist, while Reese is stuck padding her stats in garbage time. Clark’s 30 points and 12 assists in the Fever’s win over Chicago just further showcased the difference between the two.

Angel Reese’s constant need for validation is becoming obvious. She’s desperately trying to prove she’s just as important as Clark, but the numbers speak for themselves. Fans are flocking to see Clark, and her Nike deal worth nearly $30 million over 8 to 10 years proves her marketability. During her legendary March Madness run, she pulled in viewership numbers bigger than any non-NFL broadcast outside of the Ohio State-Michigan football game.

Clark isn’t just a player; she’s a phenomenon, drawing in crowds and raising the profile of women’s basketball. But Angel Reese? She needs to step back and realize there’s a huge opportunity here if she stops letting jealousy get in the way.

Even in supposed enemy territory like Chicago, Clark gets standing ovations. There were more Caitlin Clark jerseys than anything else in that arena. Her jersey is becoming the WNBA’s version of a Yankee hat—you see it everywhere. Fans are rallying behind her in ways we haven’t seen in the WNBA before.

The league has struggled financially, losing $50 million every year, and has been kept afloat by the NBA. But with players like Clark bringing new excitement, things could change. That is, if players like Reese stop making the league look bad with their unprofessionalism and stat-padding.

To top it all off, the game against Chicago turned into a mess when Diamond DeShields flagrantly fouled Clark twice, clearly out of frustration. The Sky resorted to dirty tactics because they couldn’t handle losing, and Reese’s focus on meaningless stats only made things worse.

The WNBA isn’t ready for the type of attention Caitlin Clark is bringing. Players like Reese, crying after regular-season games and pulling stunts for attention, are holding the league back. Clark, on the other hand, is elevating the sport, and the fans are taking notice.

As the season progresses, it’s clear: Angel Reese is losing the battle, and Caitlin Clark is winning both on and off the court.