Angel Reese and Camila cardoso have thrown shade at Caitlyn Clark because of her recent shortcomings.

Despite Clark being the celebrated generational women basketball star, these two players feel they deserve recognition too.

Reys and cardoso, now rookies with the Chicago Sky, have put their past college basketball rivalry behind them since joining the Wnba.

However, they haven’t forgotten about their shared Ncaa rival, Caitlyn Clark.

In a new commercial for the Nba Finals, the two appear to take a subtle but pointed jab at Clark’s notable shortcomings.

Narrated by Miami Heat Legend, Dwayne Wade, the ad sets the scene at an exclusive and glamorous celebration.

Wade’s toast celebrates the defining moments and champions of basketball welcoming back the sports royalty.

Reys and cardoso, winners of the last two Ncaa championships with Lsu and South Carolina, are prominently featured.

In contrast, Clark, whose Iowa team was defeated in the title game by both Reese and cardoso’s teams in consecutive seasons, is notably absent.

The Iowa hawkey college women basketball team has never won a championship.

They only came close last year when they finished second.

Lsu won the title.

Welcome Wade begins, or should I say welcome back?

The theme revolves around celebrating past winners, hence Reese and Cardoso’s inclusion.

Clark, despite her Stellar performances, did not clench the title, excluding her from this Elite gathering tonight we honor basketballs kings and queens.

Queen Latifa declares in the a. Reese then chimes in with a pointed remark: Champs only, while she and Cardoso make Crown gestures over their heads- a playful yet pointed reminder of Clark’s losses.

Latifa adds a wink, emphasizing the subtle dig.

The Star sted ad features Nba legends Ray, Isaiah Thomas and Magic Johnson among this esteemed company.

Reese and cardoso are the only other basketball players represented, highlighting their significant impact.

Their presence in an Nba Finals commercial underscores the influence of this Wnba rookie class.

While Caitlyn Clark has garnered substantial attention and a claim, her absence from the commercial is a nod to her Ncaa title game defeats.

This ad emphasizes how winning championships elevates athletes to a different level of recognition and celebration.

Reese and Cardoso’s inclusion over Clark demonstrates the weight that these victories carry, both in Collegiate Legacy and in their transition to professional status.

For Rees and cardoso, being celebrated for their Ncaa achievements in such a high-profile advert spot highlights their burgeoning influence and success.

The commercial serves as a reminder of their triumphs and the prestige that comes with being champions.

Although Clark’s individual prowess is undeniable, the ad suddenly points out that in the world of Elite, basketball titles matter significantly in essence, the Nba Finals commercial with Reese and cardoso not only celebrates their achievements, but also gently reminds viewers of the importance of winning when it comes to earning a seat at the table of basketball’s royalty.