[Applause] imagine scoring 10 points in a blowout loss and still getting roasted that's what happened to Angel Rees while Caitlyn Clark was dropping 31 points and 12 assists Rees was chasing a double double record but at what cost before we move on I'd like to ask you a small favor if you appreciate this content please take a second to like this video And subscribe to the channel over 98% of you watch the videos without subscribing it costs you nothing but it makes a huge difference to us so did you click the Subscribe button great thank you so much now back to the video so restate on the court till The Bitter End but why the answer lies in a number that's been haunting her all season it's a record that could make or break her rookie reputation but at what cost let's talk about double doubles in the WNBA they're a big deal it's when a player hits double digits in two statistical categories in a single game for rookies racking up these double doubles is like collecting trophies and Angel Reese she's been on a mission to set the record for most double doubles by a rookie but here's where things get messy in that game against the Indiana Fever Reese was chasing her 23rd double double that's huge it it would set a WNBA rookie record but the timing not so great her team was down by 30 points most players would have called it a day but not Rees you know what's Wild while Reese was out there trying to snag those last few points and rebounds Caitlyn Clark had already left the court Clark had put on a show and the crowd loved it she got a standing ovation on the road that's crazy impressive now let's talk about the backlash Dave pornoy a well-known Sports person ity didn't hold back he said kind of funny watching Angel chase her double double record during the final 4 minutes of a 30pt blowout while Caitlyn checked out 2 hours ago to a standing o on the road ouch that's got to sting but here's the thing this isn't just about one game to everybody that doubted this was for the girls that look like me that said that they can't do this y'all told me to Calment down y'all criticize me all year LSU being from Baltimore then coming to Chicago everybody gravitates me because they just love my personality people have been side eyeing Rees All Season they're saying she's been patting her stats staying in games way longer than necessary just to hit those double doubles it's like she's got tunnel vision for that rookie record now you might be thinking what's the big deal she's just trying to achieve something great and yeah I get it but in professional sports it's not just about your personal stats it's about the team it's about the Integrity of the game when you're down by 30 and still out out there chasing personal Glory that doesn't sit well with a lot of folks think about it this way you're at work and your team's project is tanking but instead of trying to salvage the situation or learning from the experience you're just focused on making your personal performance look good how would your boss and co-workers feel about that this whole situation has sparked a heated debate in the WNBA community on one side you've got people defending reys saying she's just passionate and determined on the other you've got critics saying she's putting herself before the team it's Personal Achievement versus team spirit and it's got everyone talking the big question is is it ever okay to pad your stats some say it's part of the game if you can get the numbers go for it others argue it cheapens the accomplishment after all what's a record worth if you have to stay in during garbage time to get it this isn't just about Reese anymore it's opened up a whole can of worms about sports ethics should play prioritize personal records or team success where do we draw the line between determination and selfishness these are the questions buzzing around the WNBA right now the WNBA is witnessing A Tale of Two rookies that couldn't be more different ever wonder what happens when raw ambition collides with pure talent this game between Rees and Clark just showed us and the results are sending shock waves through the league let's break it down on one side we've got angel ree chasing that double double record like her life depends on it on the other there's Caitlyn Clark lighting up the scoreboard and making it look easy you know fumbled it away so I thought it was another opportunity for us to come in here and show what we're about and I thought we were really good and she has stepped up her game in that opportunity Caitlyn Clark for free rattles it around for her first deep you know this was a big one for us it almost counts towards two when you're in the playoff race of like a loss and a win so it's like watching two completely different games within the same match Clark she was on fire we're talking 31 points and 12 assists that's not just good that's video game numbers she was dropping dimes sinking shots and making the Indiana Fever look Unstoppable and get this she did all that without even playing the full game Clark checked out early but not before the crowd gave her a standing ovation [Applause] on the road that's crazy impressive now Reese's night it was a different story while Clark was cooking Rees was struggling her shooting percentage a rough 38.4% from the field ouch but here's the kicker even with her team down by 30 restay in the game desperately trying to hit that double double Mark you know what's Wild this one game perfectly captures these two rookies different approaches to the sport Clark's all about team success she comes in does her job amazingly well and when it's clear the gamees W she steps aside it's not about her stats it's about the W Reese on the other hand seems laser focused on personal achievements even in a blowout loss she's out there chasing numbers it's like watching someone try to polish a trophy while the ship's sinking sure personal records are great but at what cost this game didn't just showcase their stats it put their whole mindset on display Clark's approach screams confidence she knows she's good and she doesn't need to prove it every second she's on the court what more can you say about Caitlyn Clark she already has the rookie assist record on this night right now the Indiana Fever are answering the call and we're even hearing them being called the team to beat she claims the three-point mark for a single season 4 rookie reys it's like she's trying to validate herself through these double doubles even if it means staying in during garbage time think about how this might shape their rookie Seasons Clark's already being hailed as a team player someone who can lead a squad to Victory fans coaches teammates they're all going to remember how she lit up the court and then gracefully stepped aside when the job was done reesi she might get that rookie double double record but at what cost people are already side aing her stat chasing ways it's not just about the numbers it's about how you get them and staying in during a blowout that's not a good look but here's where it gets really interesting this isn't just about one game or even one seaone we're watching the start of two careers that could shape the future of the WBA Clark's showing us what it looks like when individual Brilliance meets team spirit Reese is well she's showing us something else the big question is which approach will pay off in the long run will Clark's team first mentality make her the face of the league or will Reese's determination to set records no matter the circumstances carve out a different kind of Legacy hold up you think this drama stops with Rees and Clark felt like we were flowing while out there like it just felt like pretty basketball like and sometimes I think as a basketball player like you can just feel it being the first WNBA player that has recorded consecutive 20 plus Point rebound games um I thought that's what we had like I said minus the first six minutes I thought we played really well and think again this game just lit the fuse on a powder keg that could blow up the whole WNBA Playbook what happens when personal stats Trump team success let's talk about the Chicago Skies coaching staff they're catching some serious heat for keeping Reese in during that blowout I mean come on down by 30 and your rookie still out there chasing stats that's not just bad strategy it's sending all kinds of wrong WR messages you got to wonder what was going through their heads were they so focused on Reese breaking that record that they forgot about the scoreboard or maybe they were trying to keep their star rookie happy either way it's not a good look but here's where it gets really wild the fans they're split some are backing Reese saying she's just hungry for Success others they're calling her out for putting herself before the team it's like the whole WNBA Community is divided you know what crazy this isn't just about one game or one player anymore this whole mess could change how teams approach late game situations imagine coaches having to decide between letting their Stars Chase records or preserving the Integrity of the game that's a tough call and it's not just about the players and coaches the league itself might have to step in surrounding the foul herd round the world the latest foul heard around the world from a WNBA player on to Caitlyn Clark vicious assault boom right there right there and then she tried to act like well I'm going to help you up what if they start cracking down on stat padding we could see new rules about how long star players can stay in during blowouts the WNBA might have to rewrite their playbook because of this think about how this could affect viewership some fans might love the drama tuning in to see if players will chase personal Glory others might get turned off feeling like the Spirit of the game is being lost it's a tight RPP the WNBA has to walk you know what's Wild this one game this one decision by Reese could shape the future of women's basketball we're talking about changing how players approach their careers how teams strategize and even how fans watch the game imagine rookie players coming into the league now do they focus on team success or personal stats it's like the whole landscape of the sport is Shifting one player's actions just open up a whole new debate about what it means to be a professional athlete and let's not forget about Team Dynamics how do you think Reese's teammates feel about all this it's got to be awkward in that locker room you've got a rookie chasing personal Glory while the team's getting crushed that's the kind of thing that can tear a team apart but here's the kicker this isn't just about basketball it's about sports ethics it's about what we value as fans and as a society do we want athletes who will do anything for personal Glory or do we want team players who know when to step back this whole situation is like a mirror held up to the sports world it's making us ask some big questions what's more important individual achievements or team success when does determination becomes selfishness these are the kind of debates that can change a sport and you know what it's not just the WNBA that's watching the NBA college basketball even High School coaches are probably taking notes this could change how we approach stats and Records across all levels of the game