'He Has Agreed With Me': Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese Comparison Sparks Magic Johnson’s Honest Stance, Joy Taylor Reveals

It was a moment that caught fans—and social media—off guard. Reddit threads lit up with takes like, “Magic’s nod just validated what we’ve all been feeling—Caitlin Clark changed the game.” Others dug in deeper, questioning whether the comparison overstated the impact of Caitlin Clark’s rising stardom.

Taylor’s comparison isn’t random noise—it speaks to how Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese have shifted the league’s trajectory. Clark’s rookie season shattered records, transformed the Indiana Fever, and injected massive attention into the WNBA.

That said, the comparison has its critics. Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy called Taylor’s take “the dumbest take I’ve ever heard,” arguing Clark’s fame was already secured before Reese was ever in the picture.

Whether you believe Johnson’s validation or agree with Portnoy’s pushback, one thing stands out: it’s all centered around Caitlin Clark—her influence, her spotlight, and how she, paired in narrative with Angel Reese, is shaping the next era of the league.

Caitlin Clark And Angel Reese Spark Joy Taylor’s Take On What Fuels WNBA Growth

Joy Taylor framed the growing fascination around Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese as more than just hype—it’s the reason the WNBA is booming in new ways.

“Caitlin is not a victim. She is an incredibly great player… one of the most impactful college basketball players, man or woman… It is what they represent, and the conversation that they generate,” Taylor said.

She made it clear that this isn’t just about their stats—it’s about how their rivalry energizes the league. Her reaction chalked their effect up to a broader social shift.

This pushback against the ‘victim narrative’ and the focus on the storytelling moment rooted in real-world fan engagement. A viewer comment voiced, “It’s not just competition—it’s a cultural moment that Caitlin Clark helped redefine.”

Whether you see Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese as rivals or collaborators, Taylor’s words capture a moment where women’s basketball took center stage—and Clark stands at that center.