Dan Patrick Discusses The Growing Caitlin Clark Vs Angel Reese Rivalry | 6/17/24

[@cptsketch13]

Reese's arm was nowhere near the ball. She deserves the flagrant. Reese is jealous, thats just what it is

[@Dontmeha]

There is no such rivalry. Its just Reese trying hard to bomb a Caitlyn Clark photo.

[@owlsonik37]

That's the only way she can stay in the spot light

[@HEAT4YOAZZ]

Wrong. Their last 2 seasons in college is what made women’s basketball fun to watch. LSU beating Iowa 2 seasons ago when Angel Reese mocked Caitlin. And then this past season Iowa knocking the defending champs LSU out of the tournament in the rematch and Caitlins redemption. When these 2 play its must watch TV.

[@Dontmeha]

@@HEAT4YOAZZ Wrong. People watch Reese ONLY if she is playing Clark. No rivalry. Clark is a real star, the other a photobombing bully.

[@Orlando-h7v]

Exactly!

[@MightyBiffer]

@@HEAT4YOAZZ No! Its must watch TV whenever CC plays anybody. Reese is just the bit player.

[@Chris-kf8mx]

That was a flagrant foul in all basketball leagues, either way. I don’t really care about the back story all that much.

[@C_71]

There's no back story! Caitlin was doing the "you can't see me" to her teammates and angel was at Maryland! Once they got into the tournament gameplay... LSU started hating on Caitlin because they felt like their entire team was better than her! They ignored the fact that Iowa was Caitlin Clark! Her accolades were better than ALL players in college!

[@michael1257]

@@C_71 There’s A Video On Clark Explaining The Hand Wave To One Of The Iowa Assistant Coaches, Meaning She Didn’t See What The Coach Did.

[@mastercarpenter1970]

​@@michael1257exactly! It was not towards Angel Reese's team

[@Defender78]

0:33 Angel didn't end up hitting Caitlin. Caitlin skillfully drove past her, and Angel this caused a mini-rage so she just made a last-ditch effort to knock her off balance, she dind't even try to block the ball. Angel has no answer for CC

[@AJ-HawksToxicFinger]

This is not a 'rivalry' this is a skilled basketball player vs. a social media queen Not the same thing

[@The_Stun_Zeed]

Caitlin Clark has a 3 bed, 2 bath house in Angel Reese's head!

[@robertmaloney567]

With a pool!

[@C_71]

​@robertmaloney567, and a helipad and a private jet hangar! What's funny is that she was in the B1G at Maryland, and NO one was talking about angel until she transferred to LSU... SHE wasn't even in the news or talking about Caitlin Clark! Caitlin put up big numbers against LSU and SC in 2023 and 2024!

[@OGJLyric]

I’m not sure if that’s true if it is, shame on Angel. She’s a national champion, and they both are in the league 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@2KaySuave]

@@robertmaloney567shit not only a pool… Infiniti pool with the heated jacuzzi

[@MRGUDBARPOPE]

Smh

[@johnmullen864]

Caitlyn had already fully extended her ball arm away from Reese. Reese took the opportunity for the cheap shot and to claim it was still a basketball play. You can see this Dan.

[@Bman32x]

They learned from their last sloppy cheap shot with Carter.

[@bobbythompson7634]

Reese is totally out classed by Clark. That will never change.

[@cheetahturner4576]

But reese leading in rookie of yr honors fool shut up

[@robertmaloney567]

Rivalry? Reese taking a free shot at Clark's head. You can't compare their skills. One is a baller the other is a brawler. There is no comparison to be made.

[@Vic-Vega]

And one is still without a championship title. 🤔

[@Weoutherewildin]

@@Vic-Vegait’s a team sport. That argument makes no sense. Clark is Worlds better than Reese. Get over it.

[@Bluzmn]

@@Vic-Vega Blah blah blah... She also has three consecutive wins against Barbie, so...

[@JL-gx6os]

@@BluzmnReal Barbie just threw up 😂

[@ORagnar]

I agree. It's a complete mischaracterization to call it that. This isn't about basketball. This isn't Bird vs Magic, who respected each other. o

[@michaels-hoooorahhhse5290]

ACTUALLY DAN, YOU ARE WRONG !!! Angel hit CC in the BACK of her head, WITH NO CHANCE AT THE BALL. Angels teammate was also going for the ball from the front of CC, she did have a shot at the ball !! ANGEL REESE WAS INTENTIONALY HITTING CC, she wants to keep her name in the media (even if it is for bad press). LET'S GET THIS RIGHT PLEASE !!!

[@C_71]

She was staring at the ball, but her arm was on something else😂!

[@karensullivan8458]

Agree, Seems like some of these commentators are afraid to call it what it is.

[@realtv46]

I’m glad somebody finally said it!

[@Prodigalson1951]

It’s OK he can take it

[@beardownbitches4074]

You've never played basketball

[@owlsonik37]

I thought a rivalry was two players with equal talent? Clark is on a whole other level

[@KemperFi13]

Clark is Bird, Reese isn’t Magic. She’s Bill Laimbeer. Shes only famous for interjecting herself into more popular players story lines

[@FloridaCatholicGuy]

At least Laimbeer was a good player. He could have been border line HOF if he wasn’t a dirty player;

[@antmyrick2063]

Clark Steph Curry

[@AJ-xh7hk]

Brilliant comment!

[@King_Mac80]

​@@FloridaCatholicGuyLaimber didn't average a double double until like his 4th year out of college, Angel Reese is doing that as a rookie she's on pace to better at her sport than he was at his you sound foolish

[@1flash3571]

@@King_Mac80 Uhhh...She is SHOOTING only 30+ percent UNDER 4 FEET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Also, the ball she shoots come right back at her since the ball is short and hits the FREONT rim about half of the time. Since she is TALL, lots of times, taller than the opponents, SHE IS OBVIOUSLY gonna get the ball back...AT least one would think so since she is supposed to be an EXCELLENT REBOuNDER.....LMAO

[@indycustommade3568]

You hit the nail on the head. Reese needs Clark, but Clark doesn't need Reese.

[@evilsimeon]

There is no rivalry, only what sports media has made up.

[@deontecallaway4026]

Not in the true sense of a rivalry. But Reese is keeping it a talking point.

[@leonardcann6645]

It sure isn't a rivalry. Reece isn't worthy.

[@C_71]

​@@deontecallaway4026They were literally in the SAME conference before she went to LSU... she wasn't being talked about😂! Imagine Caitlin being the top player in the B1G, you did NOT know her and the world didn't know her! She went to a big football school and started making videos on social media! Imagine being a star now, but you weren't in college until you teamed up with a stacked team! Iowa WAS Caitlin Clark who was dropping 30 plus on reese, Cardoso, and Boston HEADS!

[@Itellthetruthhere]

The media is a liar. 🤥

[@HEAT4YOAZZ]

LSU and angel reese beat Caitlin Clark and Iowa in the national championship game. The next season Iowa gets revenge and beats LSU. Theres a reason that game was the most watched women’s basketball game ever. It’s fun to watch these girls and their teams compete against eachother

[@amdtexas9383]

You absolutely have to take into account the back story. It was a flagrant foul but at a certain point it needs to be a suspension.

[@billwill1337]

It`s a hostile work environment for Clark. What a surprise.

[@TempeSoldier123]

Let me guess: you think they should let Clark score?

[@lakelanddentalarts]

@@TempeSoldier123 They should stop talking about her being white and straight. Neither of those things have anything to do with basketball, so they need to keep their bigotry to themselves.

[@sinistereleven9145]

@@TempeSoldier123 , your response is from one that can`t reason, not guessing.

[@paxpax23]

Call HR, poor Clark😅

[@ll4680]

Its simple, Women hate women 😂

[@julianwahly3372]

Why is every show I watch everyone going out of their way to tell me that caitlin does not deserve to be on the Olympic team. She is the fastest to 200 points, 75 rebounds and assist in league history. she has already tied Turasi for most 20-5-5 games this season as a rookie. Three more and she sets the record. Please stop trying to brainwash people with this. I am so sick of it. Yes, she got snubbed and there are several other players who got snubbed as well. This was not about assembling the 12 best players, so stop it with that too. It was political.

[@ninacruise]

She isn't a TOP 20 player in the WNBA. She's doing good for a rookie, tho. Go look up the stats!

[@SpinnTraxxMusic]

There is no rivalry because Caitlin has never said anything about Angel nor does she act like she has an issue with her, she just plays basketball.

[@dakotared3282]

Angel Reese knew exactly what she was doing. Trying to injure CC. PERIOD!!!!!

[@trust5977]

Clark is the more talented player and it drives Reese crazy. Angel Reese needs to see a psychologist. That was a dirty and a dangerous play by Reese. Going after a person’s head is never excusable.

[@tinab6295]

Does someone have to get seriously injured before a stop is put to this by the league management? It's dirty, spiteful and dangerous.

[@judieg.7945]

They are unable to control their rage, they are dangerous, that is what we witnessed.

[@Prodigalson1951]

Oh, he’s talented all right I like a state farm commercial where you see his Adam’s apple sticking it out wow what a star ha ha

[@HamptonGuitars]

@@Prodigalson1951 Why don't you actually say the ignorant, hateful crap you are implying?

[@Prodigalson1951]

Just tell her like it is you can’t see it you’re blind and it’s not so blind as those who will not see adios amigo

[@nolongerblocked6210]

If it wasn't for Caitlin Clark nobody would know Reese's name, period. Reese is jealous & it annoys her that Caitlin has already made more money than Reese will in her entire lifetime

[@TruthDefined4life]

Yes they would. Angel Reese is a National Champion!

[@C_71]

​@@TruthDefined4lifeNO THEY WOULDN'T! They were literally in the came conference before she went to LSU... YOU DID NOT KNOW HER😂! Caitlin was on ESPN after every single game, reese was NOT! Until reese mocked Caitlin, the world didn't know who she is! I only know who Caitlin is because I watch and listen to sports while I'm on the road, Caitlin was a highlight reel in college!

[@PeachTree-u4b]

​@@TruthDefined4lifeHe forgot she's a National Champ.

[@TruthDefined4life]

@@C_71 Like I said. When you win a national championship, people know who you are. It's the same reason we knew A'ja Wilson, Aliyah Boston, Breanna Stewart, Candace Parker, etc. BEFORE they were drafted. It's the same reason we NOW know MiLaysia Fulwiley, Te-Hina Paopao, Raven Johnson (who shut Caitlin Clark down), Chloe Kitts, Tessa Johnson, etc. Just say YOU don't know these players. Smart people do though.

[@TruthDefined4life]

@@PeachTree-u4b They think Women's Basketball just started when they started watch the snowflake.

[@tygold8554]

I've loved DP going all the way back to the Big Show days with Olbermann. But I think DP is off-base telling new WNBA fans that they don't have a right to comment on this foul (and others) because we just started watching. Anybody who has ever watched basketball knows that what Reese did is a flagrant foul in ANY league at ANY level. I don't understand why you need to be a WNBA expert to see the obvious. Unless I missed something, the WNBA basic rules and structure are the same as the NBA. If Jokic smacked Curry in the head the way Reese did, that would also be a flagrant. DP is a little guilty of the gatekeeping that WNBA players, coaches are also doing. That's not how you grow a game.

[@edscott4729]

Isn’t it funny how Angel Reese and her behavior have caused Dan Patrick to devote valuable airtime on his show to her and the rivalry she has with Kaitlyn Clark? Angel Reese is brilliant. Dan Patrick is being used by her. I think it’s beautiful.

[@JayCeeL451]

Most of Reese's rebounds are from her own missed layups.

[@gjinro743]

PEOPLE SHOULD UNDERSTAND THAT.LMAO

[@Biggdoom344]

She is a post player..one of the tallest on the court shooting 37% lol. Her game is shoot..miss..rebound…get fouled. Usually half her points are from the line

[@markhansen8039]

If Reese’s hand eye coordination that far off, she shouldn’t be in the league.

[@ryn8068]

Angel's foul was not bball related.

[@tomvan6008]

Reese is acting petty and it's obvious. Then calling out the refs giving Clark special treatment, No Reese, it's you and your comments prove that.

[@michael1257]

I Didn’t Hear If Reese Called Out The Ref’s The Last Few Games The Sky Lost, She Didn’t.

[@jdc4483]

Flagrant Fouls happen all the time. But to dismiss it when you consider the context that the other WNBA players despise Clarke because she’s white and straight, is to be a little naïve, and a bit disingenuous. I don’t think you’re either.

[@brandonvoice8941]

Because those aren't factors in the game and at the time it happened. If you're stupid, then you think it's race related or anything else when they are on the court.

[@stingrey1571]

They hate her because she’s white and straight. Where do you get your sports analysis from Fox News, clay travis, 45? She’s a rookie with a huge spotlight on her. Everyone is going to take a shot at her. The same happened to every star rookie ever.

[@americanshad8396]

Imagine the game before Clark, it was like welfare. Then CC shows up and makes them work for dat money, of course thier pissed, free lunch over, and cover blown that they cant play ball. Tax Right Off. 50 million dollar charity for freaks of nature.

[@UnconventionalReasoning]

Of course, you're the expert on evaluating that it's because Clark is white and straight. Your omniscience is appreciated.

[@Leo6933]

Timeout……What WNBA player said they despised Clark because she was white and straight?? Source please

[@mrmacross]

By modern NBA standards, there's no question it's a flagrant: wind-up plus forceful contact to the head. That's a flagrant every time in the NBA, and probably should be in the WNBA.

[@giantfactory]

How is it a rivalry when it’s basically one side (Reese) acting like a petulant child and the other just playing basketball?

[@boblawrence3861]

They should call her "The Bayou Lay-up". And I'll bet that she gets half of her offensive rebounds from the lay-ups she misses. It's hard not to get the rebound when you are standing underneath the backboard. She's 6'3", she doesn't even have to jump.

[@danielandrewgrant]

Where are all the groups of young girls wearing Angel Reese jerseys and one legged pants? They don’t exist. Clark will be league MVP someday. Reese will be playing in China.

[@UnconventionalReasoning]

How do you know they don't exist? Because you've decided that's the answer?

[@cheetahturner4576]

U must be white please speak for your race no black women wearin cc jersey

[@simonsnow9865]

@@UnconventionalReasoninghaven’t seen one yet

[@UnconventionalReasoning]

@@simonsnow9865 Well, that settles it. You haven't seen it so it can't have happened!

[@SmoothOperator319]

@@UnconventionalReasoningto be fair.. there is probably a few lil Reese runnin around down in Louisiana somewhere.

[@dcaseng]

Reese fabricated this entire rivalry back at LSU when she took Clark's "can't see me" hand gesture and made it all about her. Most people don't know that the hand gesture was against another team, and had nothing to do with Reese or LSU. She used that made up controversy to promote herself, and has never let go of her jealousy and hatred of Clark to this day. Nobody would care about Reese if it wasn't for Clark. Reese is an overrated player with mediocre stats, and her best stats are from rebounds, which she piles up based off of her own missed shots. She is at best a less talented Draymond Green, and her only opportunity to be relevant is to tie herself to Clark at every opportunity.

[@Clymers1984]

Iowan here, Caitlin Clark fan. Honestly, I liked Angel Reese & enjoyed watching her play, until she took on the villain role. Angel is a good basketball player, in my opinion she’s ruined her reputation since being in the WNBA. It’s too bad, she’s her own worst enemy. Character is everything in professional sports.

[@KarlPostMalone]

I see Dan got himself a token black dude on his staff now…

[@robertmarking817]

Chicago sky have played a total of 540 minutes this season, with 74 of those minutes against the Indiana fever. Chicago sky have a total of 2 flagrant fouls this season , with both of the flagrant fouls against the same team, and against the same player…Caitlin Clark!!!

[@kevinjohnson7374]

The only defense Reese played the whole game was a wind up slap to the head, watch any other play she just lets player blow right by her and then looks around at her teammates in disgust. 😂😂😂

[@cheetahturner4576]

Stop bs damn

[@Biggdoom344]

Reese is slow..the fact she had a cushion..and CC still blew by her is an example of how slow she is. 😅

[@cheetahturner4576]

@@Biggdoom344 reese is post player fool an bigger than cc. Cc should blow past her just bball play tryin block ball from back i did that play mamy times i say my bad player so it cool makin to much this bs

[@Biggdoom344]

@@cheetahturner4576 post players blow by Reese too.she is slow..that’s been obvious on multiple occasions. Brianna Stewart is a 6’3 forward who ran by Reese like she was not there. Aliyah Edwards who is a 6’2 F was killing Reese and the coach had to get somebody else guarding Edwards. Reese was getting worked by Derica Hamby who is also 6’2. Smith of the Fever had her best game of the season w Reese guarding her. Reese is not very athletic..she makes up for it by attacking the backboard and being a good FT shooter.

[@cheetahturner4576]

@@Biggdoom344 stop bs if she so slow an bad leads rookies in double doubles an 2nd in rookie honors lol stop hate clown

[@RudCh01]

Can we stop calling it a rivalry? Clark and Reese don't have a rivalry. Reese has a jealousy, Clark doesn't care. Reese is competing against Clark, Clark is competing against herself. Also, can we stop calling everything "a basketball play" just because it's a thing that can happen during a basketball game? Basketball players aren't dumb, they're fully aware that targeting someone during "a basketball play" provides plausible deniability. They also have elite hand-eye coordination and depth perception - Reese clocked Clark upside the head with her *forearm*, missing the ball by several feet. Either she needs glasses, she forgot how long her arms were, or she took a swipe at something she knew she couldn't block.

[@meg-k-waldren]

7:50 is not an informed take. If any bball player with decent defense was to be honest with 7:50 commemter, they would tell him that at the angle Reese contested the shot the only way to get that block is to time your jump by taking off before the offensive does. THE MOMENT the offensive player at that angle ahead of you takes off prior to you, aint no way in heck you can get up and block that shot instead of whacking the head of the offensive player. This leads me to think Reese may have done that on purpose.

[@serge6885]

5:25 Hey, Dan...speak for yourself. I love Angel Reese's game. I've always loved big men. Players like Kareem, Hakeem, DeMarcus Cousins, Duncan, Garnett, AD, Sabonis, Wemby, Boris Diaw, Bam, A'ja, Brittney Griner, etc. Basketball for me is a big men's sport. Now you may prefer Steph and Caitlin, but there are people who don't like that type of basketball... shooting 3s and more 3s. Some people like post-up moves, rebounds, blocks, etc. Angel Reese is big time. She is ticket and a box office. You are there saying negative things about a 22 year old girl. Wow, man. You can do better.

[@ryn8068]

If you take away the violence (which has no place in bball) and put CC on a good team, not the worst team, she would probably be leading the league in scoring.

[@michael1257]

It’s Not Rivalry, Reese Is Just Trying To Stay In The Spotlight Which She’s Not. Bird and Magic Had A Rivalry and The Upmost Respect For Each Other On and Off The Basketball Court. ESPN and The Media Continue To Try and Spin Something That’s Not Going To Happen.

[@IndependentmediaStrange]

She’s the only rookie that averages a double double.

[@michaels.2331]

That is a textbook flagrant 1. Read the rule book. If you hit someone in the head with follow through then the intent does not matter. It doesn’t matter if it was a basketball play.

[@acornsucks2111]

Was there a rivalry between Lambier and Bird? Nope.

[@michael1257]

Bird Hated Dirty Bill.

[@srvtx6527]

Angel Reese is a flat out bully…. Period. You ALL know what you do to bullies!!! Period!

[@cheetahturner4576]

Just say u never played ball if u did u wasnt good if u never got hit in head vy accident damn

[@nancyclinton959]

I don't think it was intentional. Reese got a foul & that should be it 🙄

[@King_Mac80]

Angel Reese averages a double double as a rookie and plays phenomenal defense wtf is Dan Patrick talking about she's more like Dillon Brooks. I just know Dan was calling Magic Johnson all sorts of n words back in the day when him and Larry Bird started their rivalry

[@carenwebb9044]

Reese is petty and jealous of Clark

[@dillMANbaby]

“Angel Reese NEEDS Caitlyn Clark. Caitlyn Clark doesn’t need Angel Reese. “ That’s a cold line

[@Uga8000]

There were four rookie players played with team USA in the olympics. Rebecca Lobo in 1996, Diana Taurasi in 2004, Candace Parker in 2008 and Breanna Stewart in 2016.

[@josephcawley78]

Dan Patrick can you just let Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese career play out without the comparison sound like hater.

[@Chad_Cave]

That dude is a clown that said "it was one play in the game." First, she clubbed her in the head with her forearm. Second, how many times does CC have to get hit before people say, "ok...it's deliberate."?

[@Biggdoom344]

Most hard fouls are deliberate. However there are hard fouls and there is targeting. CC has had more flagrant 1 fouls against her than anybody in the league. They are zero on Brink. Reese actually has had a flagrant 2 against her. None on Cardoso, or the rest of the rookies. So this is more than just physical play.

[@MrsGoldilocks]

CC don't consider angel reese as a rival.There not even close when it comes to skill. It's just angel is so jealous to CC and It's showing her true attitude.

[@Jaba207]

Angel Reese was not trying to block the shot. You are wrong about that Dan and MANY other things in this video. For example Diana Taurasi played in the Olympics her rookie year. As did Breanna Stewart. Caitlin Clark is better than either of them were at the same point in their career. The precedent has been set and now they want to go against precedent to advance their agenda.

[@kimjackson2061]

Angel is CLEARLY trying to block the shot!! It was a basketball play!!! Reese’s eyes were in the ball the entire play!!!! STFU. You don’t know basketball at all!

[@JesusSavesSinners]

​@@kimjackson2061 Stop 🛑 Lying!!!! Angel Reece was Not in Position to hit the Ball. Caitlin Clark threw the ball in the air away from Angel Reece. Angel Reece was behind Caitlin Clark and Swiped her arm down onto Caitlin Clark's head. A person going after the Ball lifts their hands up towards the ball not the downward swipe that Angel Reece did. Angel Reece was looking at Caitlin Clark the whole time. The Basket Ball was nowhere near Angel Reece's hands. It was 4 feet above her hands and she was Not even trying to reach it because she swiped her arm down Not up!!!!

[@stanw909]

Rivalries only occur between players of equal skill, ability and most importantly, both players have to agree to be bothered by the other. Clark never says anything about any player and always rises above the fray.

[@barbarajurkic6677]

Clark's only rival is herself. She competes with herself in order to get better. She has 7 Poland go out and practice. AR is nowhere in her head tbh.

[@barbarajurkic6677]

7 points game"

[@lakelanddentalarts]

Reese's hand was never even near the ball and she didn't smack her in the head. She clothes-lined her from behind hard enough to rock Caitlin's head and send her sprawling. It was a cowardly cheap shot from one of Caitlin's most vocal haters, so quit trying to downplay it.

[@ld4974]

"People are kind of using Caitlin Clark for their agenda". See comments below.

[@charlesislaw]

They are the Magic&Bird of the WNBA

[@patriced8643]

Clark is a class act. Reese plays the race card and victimhood. Look at the post game interviews of both!

[@cristobalc5425]

To be fair Diana Tirasci & Breanna Stewart made Team USA squads as Rookies. Is it just because they both went to UConn? Make it make sense?

[@bbthumb43]

League was less stacked. 6 players are from the aces or liberty

[@Rmcm1984]

Diana won 3 back to back champs at UConn. Thats the difference

[@deontecallaway4026]

@@Rmcm1984UCONN is stacked. If CC went to UCONN her, Paige and Aaliyah Edwards would have at least 2 chips.

[@lynncallfas2457]

@@Rmcm1984 Her TEAM won 3 back to back. There is no I in team. She was on a great team. That does not even make sense as a viable reason. It was because she was on UConn

[@inertial6]

@@Rmcm1984 I don't understand why people keep comparing team accomplishment to individual accomplishment. These are different performance metrics. A bad player can win the rings in a great team, are you kidding me? smh

[@robertward553]

Reese just babbles about crap, she said in a post game interview that is an interview right after the game. She still has her game uniform on. She says "after watching the film" she saw a lot of missed calls. When the hell did she have enough time to watch film of the game? She is throwing out bullshit cause she has nothing else. She's a rebounding machine, she had 3 offensive rebounds on one play, why? because she was rebounding her own under the basket misses. Yep, a machine.

[@hawlikd]

Dan is playing Mr. Nice! This is not a rivalry, Angel Reece is not is the same space as CC.

[@hawlikd]

So everybody has an opinion on it on CC, implying they are not worthy but your opinion is worthy Dan. Really?

[@Jbird-sx4zk]

Angel Reese is a very immature young lady when you look at her actions in the past, watch her postgame comments, her wearing "The Joker" shoes almost like she's mentally unstable. I think she's actually insecure. I don't see a rivalry at all really, I see one young lady that wants attention and fame and it's kind of eating her up a bit.

[@logosproclamation453]

Clearly huntting her head and making money on Clark. NOBODY would talk about Reese if it was not Clark around! Nobody! Smart way to make money

[@VanPebble]

There's waaaay too much stuff on this guy's desk...

[@duvalovertonii6601]

7:34 lol…man…ppl just be sayin anything…nobody is obligated to actually be objective about anything on any platform huh?…I only notice CC because of Angel and in attempts to be objective about the ppl that want to see CC…you only have to look at one metric…WNBA League Pass is up 355% compared to WNBA public television viewership which is up 300%…Caitlin Clark games are ALL on public television and ESPN…you have to have league pass to watch Angel Reese…ppl that like fundamental basketball like Reese…ppl that like some extra fire and edge like Reese…ppl that don’t even really watch basketball watch full Angel Reese games…I’m a 36 year old black man and this is the first time in my life that I’ve ever made it a point to watch one team every time they play in any sport…although I’ve always loved basketball and was just old enough to appreciate Jordan in his prime…I wasn’t entertained by watching the sport on television…Reese is the first person that triggered in my mind that it could be entertaining to watch remotely…and then Chennedy Carter supported it…then I grew to like Mitchell after watching Indiana beat Atlanta…but…I’m not catching Angel by way of CC…I’m catching absolutely all of Women’s basketball by way of Angel Reese…and there are a TON of ppl that share the same sentiment…they just don’t know nor care about how to navigate to the “traditional” platforms to express it…y’all just be makin some irresponsible claims in these broadcasts.

[@focusedchick]

Thank you for saying all of this. I've watched the WNBA off and on since the Swoopes, Leslie, et al. days, but have been reintroduced because of my interest in Angel and Kamilla being on the Sky. I love how Angel plays. When she figures out how to score more efficiently, she'll be a beast. She has the grit and toughness that I love. For these platforms that don't even watch games to insinuate that no one is here for anyone but CC is wild. I'm not here for her. Further, I've learned about Aja, Arike, Breanna, Jonquel, Kahleah, and so many other great current players. But I noticed that Angel fans seem more open to watching and appreciating all the players. Can't say the same for most CC fans.

[@duvalovertonii6601]

@@focusedchick I feel similar…sad part is…all of the ppl that want to make sports content are more on the CC side…but they also absolutely love how the current NBA plays…and I get it…but there’s more than like 9million basketball lovers in America….and modern NBA has lost like half its fans because of that play style…ppl just need to be more responsible…and mainstream media needs to put more work into seeing what ppl want…it’s always trying to control the narrative somewhere and we all pay for it

[@focusedchick]

​@duvalovertonii6601 you're so right...even the thumbnail for this video is trying to create an image of Angel targeting CC. I actually thought more of Dan Patrick's platform than this. So much of the media has decided to make this about CC's popularity and that Angel and other WNBA players are jealous and bitter. If there was any bitterness to be had it would be because the media tries to make CC a perfect, flawless victim and everyone else talentless "thugs," or (if they're being nice) "bullies." CC is very good, but she's not perfect. Heck, she has 3 technicals already. That doesn't get discussed. Not to mention many players are straight up outperforming her on the court. It's been so disappointing and borderline damaging to see the disregard for the rest of the league to boost CC up. And I'm with you on the NBA. I've pretty much stopped watching it when I was a lifelong fan because its all 3s and no more substance. I love the WNBA playstyle. It keeps me engaged. But as you said, fans like us are sadly in the minority.

[@duvalovertonii6601]

@@focusedchick well that’s just the thing…we aren’t the minority…we’re by and large the majority…but that’s not what mainstream media wants to feed the ppl…but the NBA has less than half the viewership that it had 6 years ago because SO many ppl got bored with it and just didn’t want to watch anymore…WNBA ratings just might match NBA ratings this year…with a third the number of teams and with the regular season running during another leagues playoffs AND having to be split in 2 because of the Olympics. That’s how much ppl want 90s ball back…also…there just aren’t more ppl watching CC than Reese…that’s the way they spin it because they want the league to be a certain way….but in the end the truth will tell all

[@focusedchick]

​@@duvalovertonii6601I certainly hope you're right (about there being more of us than it appears). I know my circle feels the way we do about the NBA and WNBA. But I 100% see what the media is doing and it's a shame because it could be so much better. Of course, none of this is anything new. I already decided to pull back from the media narratives and just enjoy the games. Either way, thanks for the calm, insightful convo. It's nice to have a civilized back and forth in a comment section like this.

[@Alarik52]

That isn't a rivalry. Those are two sided.

[@ryn8068]

Angel was trying to hit CC. Angel elbowed CC to the ground in an earlier game.

[@emergentBehaviour]

So why are you talking about it and creating clickbait video titles??

[@earllong6661]

It's not rivalry but jealousy from bullies yet always act as the victim

[@repsaknivek]

Michael Jordan, coming out of college, played on the ‘84 Olympic team and that was before he had played a single game in the NBA. Chris Laettner, coming out of college, played on the ‘92 Olympic Team before he played in any NBA games.

[@nickgoesvestmode]

Rivalry? LOL. Reese is clinging desparately to Clarks talent and popularity. Her name was tied to Clarks only because she did something disrespectful to Clark on a national stage and she is milking it for everything it's worth. Rivalry in talent? That is completely laughable. The Bird/Johnson comparison is dumb. It is more like Bird/Rodman.

[@stever2583]

The 40 year old earned it? Are you serious?

[@ld4974]

She's the leading WNBA scorer of all time. Of course she earned it over the leading college scorer of all time.

[@stever2583]

@@ld4974 She is forty years old and brought nothing to WNBA - period. Just bad attitude and whining. CC brings mega millions, TV deals, and quite possibly legitimacy that has never been there before.Seriously think scoring points in a league that loses to high school ball teams is a milestone? The entire league is pathetic with very few exceptions.

[@johntruxal432]

Victimhood villain reese is such a great shot blocker she has 2 on the season...Clark has 14...😂

[@jonathanlance2166]

It is not a rivalry. It is resentment.

[@Brett33]

Clark should send Reese a pair of Bozo the Clown shoes which make more sense then the Joker shoes Reese wore .

[@fredrickmatthews6542]

Crazy Clark avg more then both of the USA players you just named to say she wouldn’t get any tick is crazy work… she avg more then every player on that team rhere rookie years

[@fredrickmatthews6542]

Mine you none of them came into the WNBA being guarded bucket to bucket 😭🤣🤣 knock it tf off lmao

[@TT79-]

The video tape and lip reading during the foul dont lie.

[@serge6885]

This is America. Millions of people hating on a 22 year old black girl. Good for you...

[@hiataki7]

Wrong. She is one of the 12 best in the league when you factor in the way she is being guarded.

[@cheetahturner4576]

Hell no

[@ppham]

@@cheetahturner4576she’s the only player guarded from the 94 lol

[@mattwilliams5584]

Sometime Dan takes are so terrible, playing with the best in the country/ world won't help her... even if shes just running in the practice squad she'll be getting better. Never trust a guy whos take on The Big Lebowski is: "I didnt get it."

[@darrellzukemura4062]

Why did you change the NBA put the three-point line because it made it so much more exciting because they were sick and tired of these tall players clumsy around the basket just standing at the basket and dunking the ball you take that talent. That's nothing but the size difference because if the smaller player was just this fall they would be way better than the big player that's why so many attend the game because they can relate to the play of Clark. Because they know how hard it is to shoot from that distance that she shoots from

[@JDRaue-ii4rm]

Chicago has two flagrant fouls all season, they're both against Clark. Go ahead tell me there's no hate n jealousy but one team has two flagrant fouls n both against same player, the odds of that are 137 to 0. 140 players in the league minus the twelve on Chicago n Clark that means Chicago hasn't flagrant fouled 137 others players Coincidence or sinister???

[@MumblyPeg]

Thank you Dan. Your wokeness is obvious.

[@paulnewman2778]

This isn’t a rivalry it’s thug doing thug things

[@rowdy831]

You can say she isn't one of the best 12 but how many players could be the only player on their team and look good? If there was a redraft in the WNBA of all players are you saying she wouldn't be one of the first 12 taken? At the same time are you saying Taurasi is one of the best 12 or Griner? Of the USA is the best players in the world, and Phoenix has three Olympians, why do they suck?

[@SW-lx3lu]

4:08 Dan lol you are incredibly wrong. Like big time wrong. Bc I know tons and tons of people woild watch just for the chance of her going in. Also to see her interactions with players who currently people feel don’t like her. And will there be blowouts? YES.

[@brandonvoice8941]

Yes, tell the guy who's covered the Olympics for decades, he's wrong because of people you know would watch. Yes, that makes all the sense in the world.

[@hoosierhermit]

It's not a rivalry it's a hater vs class.

[@TonyLee-fm2fy]

These millions of new fans don’t seem to enjoy thug ball

[@cjokerp]

Angel Reese is a stone cold HATER on and off the court!

[@BigChrisENT]

I don't think it's as serious as the media is trying to make it...

[@myselfmyself3872]

Completely agree.

[@melroze]

I agree, the media is begging for controversy. If they can't find it, they'll create it.

[@Alicia_92]

Aaliyah Boston had 0 fouls

[@ukyo2010]

Angel Reese is Bill Laimbeer, in my eyes.

[@SpinnTraxxMusic]

Most of her offensive rebounds are from her missed layups 😂

[@SeanCle]

Caitlin is a better shot blocker , shooter and player than Angel Rees. Reese is just living off her college days. You’re missing the boat on Team USA Dan. Nobody is watching Women’s USA Basketball unless Taurasi and Griner are removed and Arike Ogunbowale and Caitlin Clark are added .

[@josephcawley78]

Caitlin Clark no dam Stephen Curry

[@JDL0427]

I don't care enough to hear the whole thing except to say, where in any sport do you lock your arm except to clothes line

[@inertial6]

Some people just have the "IT" factor, and it transcends race, gender, etc and it translates to marketability. Just like Jordan, and Tiger, Caitlin Clark is one of those few and it's not a surprise that she is the only other basketball player to get the Wilson endorsement. Having said that, leave CC alone for crying out loud, both left and right. She just wants to play basketball.

[@dsstewbaby9]

Team Caitlin

[@innerpeace1155]

Dan all head shots even in the NBA is an AUTOMATICALLY a flagrant 2 .....period

[@keithkellogg5325]

Really Dan I thought you was smarter than that.She hit her in the head on purpose