Angel Reese brought into debate by fans on social media after Caitlin Clark blocks young fan

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever recently faced a tough 89-72 loss to the Connecticut Sun. The Fever, now with a 3-10 record, have had a difficult season, as their offensive struggles are compounded by an even worse defense, with a defensive rating of 111.7, the lowest in the WNBA.  With a two-day break ahead, the Fever, who will play their next three WNBA games at home, took time to engage with their dedicated fans.

Counted about 5 total blocks in this 1-1 matchup today from @CaitlinClark22 🤣😭@GainbridgeSport @Habitat_org pic.twitter.com/8CwdsXUStW

— Bri Lewerke (@brilewerke) June 11, 2024

So fun capturing @CaitlinClark22 for Gainbridge’s community event where they built the walls of the new Habitat for Humanity home for these special kids 🥹💙 pic.twitter.com/YLvkNBrVdU

— Bri Lewerke (@brilewerke) June 12, 2024

Unsurprisingly, Clark was the star most fans wanted to meet and during one fan interaction, a young boy excitedly got the chance to play against her.  After showcasing his dribbling skills, he attempted a mid-range shot, which Clark emphatically blocked. The boy, surprised by the block, approached Clark seemingly asking why she blocked his shot.
Fan reaction

The moment quickly went viral on X, with fans playfully comparing Clark’s defensive move to that of her fellow rookie Angel Reese.  “Angel Reese has the same reaction,” a fan wrote.  Another added: “That kid would have scored on Angel Reese”.  Clark’s defense has been a point of critique since her college days with the Iowa Hawkeyes and remains a challenge in the WNBA.

Fans speculated that if Clark had let the boy score, she might have been trolled online. The mention of Reese, known for her defensive skills, added a humorous angle to the fan reactions, highlighting the ongoing rivalry between Clark and Reese that began in their college years.

Caitlin Clark gets the block AND the 3-pointer 🔥

🎥: @IndianaFever pic.twitter.com/JGU9natDc2

— The Sporting News (@sportingnews) May 28, 2024

Caitlin Clark is a blocking MACHINE!!! She’s coming for that DPOY Trophy 🏆 pic.twitter.com/T1RwKf2zD8

— Aura Sports (@AuraSportsHQ) May 29, 2024