Will be an interesting draft on Tuesday...
Caitlin Clark’s first WNBA All-Star Game is already full of drama, and the rosters haven’t even been drafted yet.
Clark, the Indiana Fever second year star, was voted an Eastern Conference All-Star captain after receiving a record-shattering 1.29 million fan votes. It marked the most votes in WNBA history and made her the first Fever player ever to earn the captain’s role.
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But now she faces a decision that’s bigger than just basketball: Will she draft her longtime rival Angel Reese?
Clark and Reese rivalry adds tension to All-Star draft
Clark will lead the East against the West, captained by Minnesota’s Napheesa Collier. The two will draft their squads live on Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET. When Clark is on the clock, there’s a good chance the name Angel Reese will still be on the board.
Reese, who was officially named an All-Star reserve on Sunday, has had a standout season with the Chicago Sky. Her selection wasn’t a surprise, but it creates a compelling storyline. Would Clark select the player who’s become her most public rival?
Their history goes back to college. In the 2023 NCAA championship game, Reese and her LSU squad defeated Clark’s Iowa team, and Reese famously hit Clark with the “you can’t see me” taunt as the clock wound down. That moment went viral and set the tone for their public rivalry.
Since entering the WNBA, the two have often been compared and contrasted. They’ve battled on the court and in the media, each generating headlines and earning massive followings. The Rookie of the Year race was already a hot topic before the season began.
Their WNBA tension picked up in their first matchup of 2025. During that game, Clark delivered a hard foul on Reese while contesting a second-chance shot. The play sparked a minor dust-up and earned Clark a flagrant one. It didn’t escalate further, but it added more fuel to an already fiery storyline.
Clark, 23, has only played in nine games this season due to injury but has still put up strong numbers. She’s averaged 18.2 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 8.9 assists, showing the kind of all-around game that made her a college superstar and a top WNBA draw.
Reese, on the other hand, has played consistently and earned her second straight All-Star nod. Her toughness, rebounding, and energy have made her a critical part of Chicago’s identity.
So now, with the All-Star draft just hours away, all eyes are on whether Clark will extend the olive branch and pick Reese, or send a message by passing.
Either way, the rivalry between two of the league’s brightest young stars will take center stage once again.
The draft itself may be lighthearted, but this decision will carry weight. For fans, it’s just the latest chapter in one of the most talked-about storylines in women’s sports.
Whatever Clark decides, it’s clear the All-Star Game just got a lot more interesting.
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