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Angel Reese ecstatic to play with Caitlin Clark at WNBA All-Star game: 'Hopefully in 2028 we’ll be Olympians together'

20200517_134556by:Justin Rudolph•07/10/24

A lot has been made about the rivalry between WNBA rookies Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese. Both have been competing with each other since their collegiate days at Iowa and LSU. But soon, the two adversaries on the hardwood will be teammates after being selected to this year’s WNBA All-Star Team.

Recently, Reese appeared on ESPN’s NBA Today, where she addressed the upcoming All-Star game. The Chicago Sky forward also revealed her thoughts on being teammates with Clark for the event.

“It’s gonna be really cool,” said Reese. “I mean, I know so many fans are gonna come out to watch both of us. But a lot of people are just gonna be able to come to Phoenix; I’m sure it’s already sold out — so being able to be in that environment. We’re gonna be playing together for a while, so this is not going to be the last time.

“I know we’ll be All-Stars again. Hopefully, [in] 2028, we will be Olympians together, too. So, (just) being able to enjoy this. I’m going to Paris too to go watch the Olympics, so I’m excited for that too.”

Clark and Reese will put their battle for the 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year aside for the All-Star game scheduled to take place on July 20. Team WNBA, which will feature both rookies along with veterans and other up-and-coming stars, like Clark’s Indiana Fever teammate Aliyah Boston, will take on the USA Basketball Women’s National Team. That team is comprised of some of the biggest stars in the WNBA, including the Las Vegas Aces trio of A’ja Wilson, Kelsey Plum, and Chelsea Gray.

Like Clark, Reese is confident in her abilities on the court. The rookie forward also believes this will not be the first time the rivals team up together. While the possibility of multiple All-Star game appearances is one way fans will get to see Reese and Clark team up, the Chicago Sky star is hopeful that the two will team up four years from now and help continue USA Women’s Basketball’s Olympic reign in 2028.