Iowa on the biggest stage in the women's game these two young ladies in particular are no strangers to being part of the biggest moments in our sport yes business is booming especially for those games just like what happened in the Big 10 with Iowa playing in those soldout Arenas um Michael Jordan and Dennis Rodman that's who Joe Buton compared Caitlyn Clark and Angel Reese to but are these WNBA rookies really on that level or is this comparison way off base before we move on I'd like to ask you a small favor if you appreciate this content please take a second to like this video And subscribe to the channel over 98% of you watch the videos without subscribing it costs you nothing but it makes a huge difference to us so did you click the Subscribe button great thank you so much now back to the video now let's crunch some numbers Reese is grabbing nearly 13 rebounds every game while Clark is only scoring 18 points per game pretty amazing huh wait why do some experts still support Reese when Clark's scoring is so high this narrative is not as simple as it seems let's dissect it Caitlyn Clark is scoring an incredible 18o neuro points per game which is more than any rookie not only that but she leads all rookies and assist per game with 8.1 and get this with 2.8 three-pointers made per game she leads the entire WNBA in this category that is a lot of Firepower this is the tough part though Angel Reese is not content to remain in the background she has also been performing at an unprecedented level level with a double double run that has everyone talking it's like to witnessing a match between two superstars who each bring something special to the court notes with stats like that Clark's got this in the bag right maybe on your mind right now not so quickly certain analysts are adding a Twist to the situation such as Monica mcnut of ESPN they are arguing that we should take team performance into account in addition to the box score look Reese's Chicago sky are still alive to make the playoffs that is very significant impact is becoming more important than personal statistics can Clark's unique talent surpass Reese's contribution to a successful team the question that matters greatly is that but hold on this onion has more layers ever after being taken off the Olympic roster Clark's playing has improved she seems to have determined to show everyone what they're missing after taking that slight personally her Ascent in the Rookie of the Year competition is a testament to progress and resiliency rather than just numbers thus the debate revolves around individual statistics team performance and personal development you must be spinning in your skull right the quote that starts everyone talking though comes from Joe Buon sometimes being the best player doesn't mean you're the most valuable give that a moment to settle in we are discussing more than just who can post the most eye-catching stats comments about the angel Reed Caitlyn Clark race and I got to tell you makes some very smart comments so okay Caitlyn Clark is a hell of a lot better than Angel Reese we are discussing who is having the most influence on their team the league and the actual game it's like comparing apples to oranges only these apples and oranges are able to grasp boards as well as drain threes what does all of this signify for the contest for rookie of the year then this implies that we cannot simply review the statistics and call it a day digging deeper examining the intangibles and perhaps even reading defining what valuable means in the WNBA are all necessary you may now believe that we have discussed every element of this Clark Reese matchup however what if their greatest influence isn't even felt on the court here an entirely different game is being played that has the power to alter everything there's more to this rivalry than just who can make more threes or pull down more rebounds it's starting discussions that go well beyond hardwood floors we're discussing representation racism and what it takes to be a successful woman in modern women's basketball consider it when was the last time you've seen such a stir on social media during a WNBA debate not only do Clark and Reese play basketball but they're also revolutionizing the conversation surrounding women's sports not just Ardent supporters are glued to their TVs during their matches there are famous people sitting Courtside packed Arenas and an unmistakable Vibe not convinced by me let's examine the figures Caitlyn Clark received an incredible 700700 33 votes for All Stars Angel Reese is trailing closely at 3815 of 18 that's not just remarkable it's revolutionary speak up and say we're here we're watching and we want more these are voices not just votes it's not all about popularity though the WNBA is thriving because of this competition when commissioner Kathy Engelbert stated at you see apathy is the death of a brand yes business is booming especially for those games just like what happened in the Big 10 with Iowa playing in those soldout Arenas um she really nailed the mark because we've drawn so many new fans into what we refer to as the fan funnel this season nobody is disinterested in the WNBA interpretation recent Clark are playing for more than just their teams or themselves their game is about the League's future new fans are being attracted to the team and existing ones are being kept on the edge of their seats by every crossover every blocked shot and every post game interview this is when the exciting part begins there's more to this than what occurs in the 40 minutes that games last it has to do with what these athletes stand for off the field Angel ree said it best people are pulling up to games we got celebrities coming to games sold out Arenas just because of the 2023 NCAA Championship Game Kaitlyn and Angel Reese coming off of last year's National Championship was was the most viewed ever and now this year we blew those records away and um we're so excited to have Caitlyn and or at the midpoint of a WNBA season that's been like no other record setting numbers on the court in the stands and on television with just two players and a single game the entire landscape of women's basketball is altered there's more to this tale though do you recall the time when people said that women's sports lacked passion or feeling Caitlyn Clark has some thoughts on that I believe it's simply the passion and feeling we play with that may not have always been valued in women's Athletics in my opinion and it ought to be she is correct not only is skill being displayed in this rivalry but personality motivation and unadulterated passion are as well it's transforming ideas about what women's basketball will should and can be what does this mean then for the WNBA it indicates that a sea change is taking place in addition to vying for Rookie of the Year Clark and Reese are also vying for the League's Soul women's basketball can be just as thrilling intense and valuable as any other Sport and their rival rry is attracting new viewers and shattering outdated prejudices hold on this rivalry has been discussed as if it were the newest and greatest thing in sports however what if Rees and Clark are truly working together on something this narrative has aide that as of yet no one is discussing you've taken in the bright points listen to the criticism and perhaps even chosen a side the real question is this what if the competition between Clark and Reese isn't as intense as it first appears after revealing some shocking information Caitlyn Clark has left everyone wondering about what they really knew about this WNBA matchup uh at the end of the game what happened there's a lot blown up on Twitter about angel Reese following you around pointing to her ring finger and taunting you Iowa on the biggest stage in the women's game these two young ladies in particular are no strangers to being part of the biggest moments in our sport Clark doesn't mince his thoughts is she really bringing up rivalry here there's more media hype than genuine animosity she stated it herself it's just a game of basketball just take a moment to process that Clark claims that all of those intense discussions and comparative videos aren't all that profound but hold on this onion has more layers Angel Reese is going in a different direction from Clark who is trying to be cool she is not afraid of the Limelight no she's accepting it in this story Reese is taking on the role of the bad guy and she isn't sorry about it if they're not really Rivals why is Reese playing along maybe on your mind now here's an idea what happens if they're both participating in the game and I'm not just referring about basketball here this whole competition thing it's drawing more attention than ever before to women's basketball and and that's where the Intriguing part starts these days Clark and Reese engage in more than simply onc Court competition they will be playing together in the WNBA All-Star Game soon yes you did indeed hear that the two players who have spent the entire season competing against one another are coming together even reys is excited about it she's stating I know so many fans are are going to come out to watch both of us you see what's going on here they're trying to raise awareness of the game they love by leveraging this fictitious competition when everyone else is playing checkers it seems like they are playing chess they have created a win-win scenario out of this narrative that is pushed by the media women's basketball deserves more admirers focus and respect let's not misunderstand though they can still be competitive even if they aren't sworn foes these two are among the game's top young talents they naturally strive to outperform one another on the floor simply put they're old enough to understand that it's not personal Clark is emphasizing that there isn't a true narrative here regarding superiority it's all about the game and the contributions they're making to women's Hoops it's about moving the sport forward smashing records and altering people's perceptions it's possible that our perspective of the Clark Reese situation has been incorrect perhaps it doesn't matter who the hero and the evil are perhaps it's about two upand cominging stars who realize that all boats rise with the tide Caitlyn Clark has left an indelible uh imprint on the business of women's basketball seemed like it's something but I love Kaylin I love her game and I admire everything she's done consider it every time we have a conversation about Clark versus Reese women's basketball comes up every highlight video stack comparison and contentious debate helps increase the wnba's visibility and here's where the true Game Changer lies there's more at stake than simply personal glory for Clark and Reese their goal in participating is to improve their sport you have the opportunity to demonstrate to the world how thrilling women's basketball can be with each and every three-pointer rebound and postgame interview okay let's finish up this button's sharp analysis the statistical duel and the seismic impact these two are having on culture are all things we have witnessed here's the thing though Reese and Clark together they are not antagonistic they are revolutionary consider it every disc highlight video and social media frenzy centers around women's basketball these rookies are stoking the fires in the WNBA which has never been hotter the truth is that women's basketball is the true star of this game regardless of your allegiance to team Clark or team Reese this discussion it's making everyone aware of the WNBA it's no longer only about who is superior it's about advancing the sport as a whole consider this the next time you hear about Clark V's ree are you seeing the formation of History because you are I assure you