Recently, Angel Reese, the star of Chicago Sky, openly expressed her frustration and anger as top free agents in the WNBA chose to join the Indiana Fever, a team featuring Caitlin Clark, instead of considering her. Reese, regarded as one of the brightest talents in the WNBA, couldn’t help but feel sidelined as all the attention and priorities seemed to be directed at Clark and Fever. This not only hurt Reese’s self-esteem but also sparked outrage within the WNBA community, making many feel it was unjust.

The situation intensified as Indiana Fever, led by Caitlin Clark, gained excessive media attention and player interest. The team has become the focal point, with over 41 games being broadcast live or televised. However, many within the WNBA community argue that this favoritism is a great injustice to other teams. Reese, along with many fans, believes that the WNBA is lacking fairness when all the spotlight seems to shine solely on Fever and Clark, ignoring other talented players.

Clark’s rise to prominence as the face of Fever raises further questions about fairness in how star players are selected. While Clark is undoubtedly an exceptional player with significant influence, is the overwhelming focus on her undermining the diversity and growth of the league? Is it only teams “pulled in” by Clark that deserve the attention, while others and talented players like Reese are left out?

This became even clearer when Indiana Fever signed Brianna Turner, one of the best defensive players in the WNBA. Turner, a two-time selection to the All-Defensive Team, is seen as one of the league’s rising stars. However, this event has once again shown how fans of other players feel sidelined as all eyes are on Fever.