Angel Reese gives 2-word reaction to post claiming Caitlin Clark's popularity is tied to hate toward Sky rookie

Angel Reese recently posted a two-word comment to a fan's post claiming that Caitlin Clark's popularity was tied to the hate being thrown at her. Reese has been allegedly targeted by some members of Clark's fanbase on social media.

In a post on Instagram, a fan named Alicia shared a reel where she alleged some of Clark's fanbase are fake and just hate the Chicago SKy rookie:

"Caitlin Clark liked the Taylor Swift post. THE Taylor Swifht post and all of a sudden all of her alleged fans are withdrawing support. They wanted her to be the face of racism so bad. She just wants to play basketball, get her sponsorships and go home. Turns out she doesn't want to be the brand ambassador for hatred.

"And this really confirms that a lot of people were never Caitlin fans. You were just Angel Reese haters. Let me say it again. You were never a Caitlin fan. You were an Angel Reese hater."

Angel Reese noticed the post and commented:

"THANK YOU."

Angel Reese's comment on claims about Caitlin Clark fans. (Photo: Screengrabbed from @theluncheonlawyer's IG comments section)

The post stems from some members of Caitlin Clark's fanbase reportedly proclaiming that they are no longer supporting her. Clark recently liked a post by Taylor Swift where she announced her support for Kamala Harris in the upcoming United States presidential election in November.

Mariska Hargitay did the same thing and drew some flak from her so-called "fans." Clark's boyfriend, Connor McCaffery, also seemingly showed support for Harris when he shared an image of him watching Michelle Obama at the Democratic National Convention last month.

Clark has not spoken about where she stands in regards to the upcoming election.

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WNBA commissioner apologizes to players after failing to address hatred of WNBA fanbase toward Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark

WNBA commissioner apologizes to players after failing to address toxic fanbases of Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark. (Photo: IMAGN)

One of the main talking points in the rivalry between Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark is the alleged division between their fanbases. WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert was asked to address the divide and many players were unhappy with Engelbert's comments where it appeared the league wanted to have a divide.

She has since released a letter of apology to players, as reported by Rachel Bachman of The Wall Street Journal.

"I regret that I didn’t express, in a clear and definitive way, condemnation of the hateful speech that is all too often directed at WNBA players on social media.

"This is a teachable moment and one that I embrace with humility. There is absolutely no room for racism, misogyny, homophobia and other forms of hate in the WNBA or anywhere."

The WNBA's popularity is at an all-time high and it's mainly due to the arrival of Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese. It's a real on-court rivalry that the league could sell but it should only be just that.