Candace Parker Sends Clear Message About Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese

There’s no question that since Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese were drafted into the WNBA in 2024, they have made a tremendous impact both in terms of talent and viewership, playing a key role in the growth of women’s basketball.

However, the two have been consistently compared since their college days. The rivalry narrative escalated after the first game of this season when Clark received a technical foul for a hard foul on Reese, which led to Reese charging at Clark, visibly upset. This tension has fueled that rivalry storyline—something WNBA legend Candace Parker chose not to engage with.

Appearing recently on "Spolitics with Jemele Hill," Parker sent a clear message about both players:

“So I just think it’s like comparing apples and oranges. Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, it’s like, what are we doing? I’m not falling into that, I’m not into the comparison. I think there are a number of things Angel can improve on—and will improve on—given her situation. And I think Caitlin Clark has already done that, even in her first year.”