Earlier this week, Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese were both welcomed to their respective WNBA franchises with their opening press conferences.
The Indiana Fever rolled out the red carpet for their No. 1 overall pick — literally. Clark was driven to the team facilities in a Mercedes Sprinter van and met by a crowd of cheering fans.
Caitlin Clark got the red carpet welcome from the Fever and Pacers as she arrived at her introductory press conference 🙌
(via @IndianaFever)pic.twitter.com/QNKLRFOTKM
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) April 17, 2024
Reese didn’t exactly get the same treatment. The Chicago Sky’s No. 7 overall pick entered a near-empty gym with no fans and only a couple reporters there to welcome her.
Angel Reese has arrived at Sachs Recreation Center in Deerfield. pic.twitter.com/CiqWonDe5s
— Annie Costabile (@AnnieCostabile) April 24, 2024
Fans were quick to point out the disparity between these two welcomes.
