Former NFL player Emmanuel Acho don talk say winning championship alone no go make Angel Reese become the face of the WNBA, and e point to Caitlin Clark popularity as one big reason. Acho yarn this one on Speakeasy, as the debate about who be the league biggest star continue during the WNBA Finals.
Reese just show her form for Game 2. She score 27 points as Atlanta Dream beat Golden State Valkyries 79-65 at Chase Center on Monday. The result tie the best-of-seven series 1-1. Atlanta seize control after both teams were tied 40-40.
Acho still give Reese credit for her offensive improvement. “Angel Reese has gotten significantly more offensively competent,” e talk. “And it’s undeniable… What Angel Reese is doing now: she has competent post moves that she’s committing to memory… That to me is worthy of praise…” But e add: “But I don’t think a championship makes her the face.”
The talk about WNBA leading star don mostly center on Clark and Las Vegas Aces forward A’ja Wilson since Clark and Reese enter the league in 2024. Clark ability to attract viewers and fill arenas don strong her claim. Wilson get three championships and five MVP awards, and that na strong case based on sustained excellence.
Screenshot wey dem share on X in August add another angle. E show different view counts for WNBA official YouTube game highlights wey dem publish same day. Video wey feature A’ja Wilson and Las Vegas Aces get 19,000 views; one wey feature Reese get 23,000; highlight wey feature Clark and Indiana Fever get 180,000 views. Another Clark highlight at top of the list get only 15,000 views. The figures help fuel argument say Clark remain league biggest draw even as Reese profile grow.
Reese social media following don long make her prominent figure, but her on-court progress give her more reason to be taken seriously for WNBA future. Clark also play major defensive role for Team USA when dem win gold for FIBA World Cup. Reese later earn Defensive Player of the Year recognition.
