Angel Reese FURIOUS As Her OWN TEAM Only Moves Caitlin Clark Games To Bigger Arena!
Angel Reese is reportedly fumingâand it’s not hard to see why. In a move that speaks volumes about the current state of star power in the WNBA, the Chicago Sky announced they would be relocating two of their 2025 home games to the iconic United Center. But here’s the kicker: those two games are both against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever.
For Reese, who has long declared herself a central figure in the rising popularity of womenâs basketball, the decision is a public slap in the face. During a recent interview, she expressed confusion and frustration at why only Clarkâs games warranted a venue upgrade. âWhy just her?â Reese asked, seemingly bewildered that her own matchups werenât afforded the same attention.
The Skyâs usual home, Wintrust Arena, seats about 10,000 fans. The United Center? Over 20,000. And yet, not a single one of Reeseâs non-Fever games will be played in the larger venue. The message is clearâeven her own team sees a difference in drawing power between Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark.
The numbers make that reality impossible to deny. The Indiana Fever broke the WNBA’s single-season home attendance record in 2024 with over 341,000 fans. Thatâs a staggering 36% more than any other team in league history. On the road, Clark and the Fever drew more fans than any other teamâaveraging 36% higher attendance compared to the rest of the league.
Meanwhile, the Sky’s attendance figures tell a different story. Despite the media hype surrounding Reese, the team failed to break even their own attendance record, which was set in 2016âbefore Reese ever played in the league. None of the Skyâs 2024 games, even during Reeseâs highly anticipated rookie campaign, were moved to larger venues. Not one.
Itâs not just about in-arena attendance either. The Feverâs matchups are in such high demand that multiple teamsâincluding the Washington Mystics, Connecticut Sun, Atlanta Dream, and Las Vegas Acesâhave moved their games against Indiana to larger arenas to accommodate fan interest. In contrast, Reeseâs games remain in smaller, more modest venues.
The difference in commercial impact is stark. Ticket resale prices for Clark matchups soar into the thousands. Merchandising and concessions spike when sheâs in town. One industry insider even estimated that the United Center move for just two Clark games will generate an additional $4 million in revenue for the Sky. Thatâs more than some franchises earn in an entire season.
And yet, Reese continues to assert that she deserves equal billing. âPeople watch for me too,â she said last year, positioning herself as a co-face of the WNBA. But while her confidence is admirable, the evidence says otherwise. The turnstiles are keeping scoreâand the fans are choosing Clark in droves.
The announcement from Sky president Adam Fox tried to mask the business decision in fan loyalty: âWe want to reward our fans’ passion and dedication.â But the reward, it seems, only applies when Clark is involved. No other game on the schedule is getting the United Center treatment. Just the Fever. Just Caitlin Clark.
This discrepancy hasnât gone unnoticed by fans either. Social media exploded with takes, some sympathetic to Reese, others brutally honest. One tweet read, âFunny how they never moved Angelâs games when she was âbreaking records,â but Caitlin comes to town and suddenly they need 20,000 seats.â Another fan added, âIf Angel focused more on her jump shot and less on interviews, maybe sheâd see the same demand.â
To be fair, this isnât to diminish Reeseâs talent. Sheâs an accomplished athlete and a charismatic figure. But thereâs a difference between being well-known and being a needle-mover. And in that regard, Caitlin Clark is in a league of her own.
Even the WNBA admits it. According to recent reports, over a quarter of the league’s revenue last season was directly attributed to Clark. Thatâs not just impressiveâitâs game-changing. Itâs the kind of influence that doesnât just fill seats. It opens new arenas.
So, where does this leave Angel Reese? The answer might lie not in demanding recognition, but in earning itâthrough performance, consistency, and humility. The fans have spoken, and for now, theyâre saying Caitlin Clark is the draw.
The question isn’t whether Reese can reach that level. Itâs whether sheâll focus on proving it on the court instead of claiming it in the media. Because in the end, fans don’t follow noiseâthey follow greatness. And right now, that greatness is wearing a Fever jersey.