Chicago Sky rookie forward Angel Reese had been well into a historic rookie season, but on Saturday, she learned that her rookie year would be coming to an early end.
Reese took to Twitter to announce the news — her wrist injury would sideline her for the rest of the season — and it also meant a surprising end to the exciting Rookie of the Year battle between Reese and Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark.
On Sunday, Clark was asked about Reese’s injury. And despite their narrative-driven, on-court rivalry, Clark hated to see Reese’s season end due to injury. Clark offered words of encouragement for Reese in her Sunday press conference.
Caitlin Clark on Angel Reese’s season-ending wrist injury:
“It’s definitely sad whenever you see anyone go down with an injury, especially people that you came into this league with … she’s had a historic year, and she’s done some incredible things.” pic.twitter.com/CY3GTqdIeB
— Chloe Peterson (@chloepeterson67) September 8, 2024
Fans also loved that response from Clark.
This was how Twitter/X reacted
Both Angel and Caitlin have said supportive things of one another in interviews/podcasts recently. Can y’all stop the comparisons now? Two different positions and two different players. (forward/guard) smh https://t.co/3MaQmXIJCm
— Megan’s Protector (@MegGuardianAngl) September 8, 2024
Class….and if this reporter jinxed her I'm 😤 https://t.co/LPjStTpNmr
— rkrager8 (@rkrager8) September 8, 2024
like i don't get why some angel fans have a problem with her when she has always been praising angel https://t.co/smyxMcQVwn
— evie (@evie_dem136) September 8, 2024
Respect to Caitlin https://t.co/xnATzIbi17
— Thee_Nichole (@Thee_Nichole) September 8, 2024
When the player disagrees with their stans>>>>I love when that happens https://t.co/XsZvw0iLyK
— 🏆LakersGuru🏆 (@GuruLakers) September 8, 2024
“Her motor is up there, if not the best in the league.. she just doesn’t stop working” 🗣️ https://t.co/bdF4PgBCgc
— 🧸. (@drippinnglo) September 8, 2024
Very CLASSY!! QUEEN!!!🙂↕️❤️❤️ https://t.co/hmxWSWk6yH
— CC=🐐 (@caitlinclarklvr) September 8, 2024
real classy and respectful queen 🥰 https://t.co/jT8m3vFp5X
— bri (@yunggsosaa) September 8, 2024
