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The latest incident that stirred the basketball community’s disdain involves a tweet from ESPN regarding the WNBA Rookie of the Year race. They controversially placed Angel Reese ahead of Caitlyn Clark on their Rookie of the Year ladder. This ranking was not only surprising, but it drew attention to a much-publicized rivalry between the two players. To understand why this caused such an uproar, we must delve into the backstory of their contentious relationship and how their most recent matchup unfolded.