In the WNBA’s most talked-about season in years, narratives of rivalry, race, and respect continue to dominate headlines — and now, fans and analysts are turning their attention to Angel Reese, calling on her to show the same vocal support for Caitlin Clark that she once demanded for others.

After Clark was blatantly fouled and knocked to the floor by Alyssa Thomas (AT) in a recent game — a hit many are calling excessive — silence filled the WNBA locker room. While Clark kept her composure, the internet exploded. And now, people are asking: Where is Angel Reese’s voice?

A Call for Consistency

Just weeks ago, Angel Reese was praised by many for passionately speaking out in defense of her teammate Chennedy Carter, and previously for reacting to a hard foul she received herself. Reese made strong public statements about respect, protecting players, and calling out the double standards in how certain WNBA stars are treated. She took to social media, interviews, and even courtside cameras to amplify her frustration — and rightfully so.

But when Caitlin Clark was hit with a hard, unnecessary foul — very similar to those Reese has spoken against — not a single word came from the LSU star.

This has sparked an uncomfortable but important conversation.

Social Media Reacts: “You Spoke Up Then, Why Not Now?”

Fans were quick to point out the contrast. One viral tweet read:

“Angel Reese wanted protection when she got bodied. Where’s that same energy when it happens to Caitlin Clark?”

Another wrote:

“If you care about ‘protecting all players,’ then speak up even when it’s someone you don’t like. Otherwise, it’s just personal bias.”

The criticism is not about Reese needing to defend her rival — it’s about whether her advocacy for safety and respect in women’s basketball is applied fairly, even to those she doesn’t get along with.

The Bigger Picture: Rivalry or Responsibility?

The truth is, Reese and Clark don’t have to be friends. Their rivalry is real, raw, and undeniably good for the league. But at the same time, both are now ambassadors of the WNBA, and their actions — or silence — carry weight.

When Reese was vocal about being fouled, she wanted people to stand up for her. When Clark gets fouled, shouldn’t the same standards apply?

This isn’t about taking sides. It’s about building a league culture where all players — no matter how popular, polarizing, or marketable — are treated with consistency.

Clark’s Response: Poise in Silence

Caitlin Clark, for her part, hasn’t demanded apologies or made emotional appeals. She simply shrugged off the hard foul and focused on playing the game, once again earning admiration for her professionalism. But that doesn’t mean the issue should be ignored.

The WNBA is a league built on sisterhood, empowerment, and fairness. That means holding everyone to the same standard — even when personal feelings are involved.

Final Thoughts

Angel Reese still has a powerful voice in this league. And if she meant what she said about player safety and respect, now’s the time to prove it — not just when she’s the one on the floor, but when any player is.

Supporting fair play isn’t about liking someone. It’s about standing for what’s right — even when it’s inconvenient.