The WNBA is looking to lock the CBA with many major points already settled between the two leagues and the players’ association. While the WNBPA received huge payouts and facilities due to its popularity and growth in recent years, the credit goes to the class of 2024 and its star players – Cailtin Clark and Angel Reese.
Veteran forward Brittney Griner also gave her honest view on the Clark–Reese Rivalry, which helped the league to grow at a rapid pace. But along with their popularity, there was chatter about the hate coming in the league within the league, with multiple fans trolling opponent players. Breanna Stewart opened up on the same and credited her rookies for handling the situations well.
Breanna Stewart Admires Caitlin Clark And Angel Reese’s Pressure Handling Ability
When the USA Basketball selected a number of young stars for the FIBA World Cup qualifiers, director Sue Bird praised Clark’s maturity and team engagement qualities, which set her apart from the rest. In a recent interview, Breanna Stewart also spoke about the level of maturity she shows on the court, noting how she handles pressure.
In the Pivot podcast, the hosts suggest that the WNBA now has multiple superstars that fans would follow, and it will help the league’s growth, but then there will be some hate and comments from the fans, too. Stewart agreed and said, “If we want to be in this space where we’re getting all the things we want, you have to be able to take both,” Stewart said.
“Angel, Caitlin… They don’t let it rattle them” – @breannastewart
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“That’s just the way it is. Don’t let it rattle you. I think Angel, Caitlin, those two especially, they don’t let it rattle them. They know that they’re really elevating the game and not everybody’s gonna love them, not everybody’s gonna hate them,” the Liberty star added.
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The Sky forward and Fever guard are two of the most followed athletes from the league, and there is fierce rivalry between their fanbase, as the 80’s NBA experienced with the Magic and Bird rivalry.
While the three-time champ lauded both stars for their composure, she also pointed out the Chi-Town Barbies’ influence off the court.
Breanna Stewart Praises Angel Reese’s Effective Use Of Platform
The former UConn star has been vocal about social causes and works tirelessly on them. During her recent interview, Breanna Stewart shared her harrowing childhood trauma and powerful survivor story, as well as how she is working to build the confidence of the affected people.
Talking about the next generation of stars, keeping the WNBA’s dedication to activism alive, the Liberty forward said, “Angel, you see her. She’s constantly using her platform. Even the MeBounds, the way that people were trying to bully her only for kind of getting these double-doubles and that type of thing. She used it to her benefit to then help people going through cyberbullying or that type of thing.”
The Sky forward player is also very active on different topics, stands by her views, and runs a foundation helping out the needy ones