Skip Bayless JUST SLAPPED ESPN: ROTY for Angel Reese & Caitlin Clark will win MVP

Caitlyn Clark the rising star in the onba is shaking up the league with her vet potential now threatening even the reigning Champion a ja Wilson meanwhile Angel Reese is being called a poor shooter of stark contrast that has stunned fans and analysts alike skip bis never one to hold back highlighted this shocking reality during his latest segment adding fuel to the fire saying Angel Reese is better than Caitlyn Clark is saying Rodman was better than Michael Jordan or Ben Wallace was better than Kobe or even Andre Drummond was better than LeBron and I shouldn't have to point out that angel Reese is actually a poor Defender I give it up to you this is a very smart and very gutsy opinion but please let's not put Andre Drummond in Rodman's or Ben Wallace's Stratosphere no please not that and just for the record Caitlyn isn't much of a Defender either though she can and she will steal the basketball she's 15th in the WNBA and Steels pretty good but I will admit it Britney for the first half maybe even two-thirds of the year I had Angel over Caitlyn for WNBA rookie of the year because of Angel's extraordinary double double streak and because of Angel's Rodman esque rebounding never seen anything quite like it she has run away with the WNBA rebounding lead crushed the field in rebounding meanwhile Caitlyn two-thirds of the way through the year it was clear she was on an alltime record turnover Pace the likes of which I have never witnessed it's almost like she was trying to turn the basketball over over and for two-thirds of the Year Caitlyn's three-point shooting ranked near the bottom of the league in percentage yet you're right the truth is Angel's a poor shooter of the basketball I I don't know any other way to say it she's just a poor shooter she's now 38% from the floor not from three she's two of 12 from three that's 177% I'm talking about 38% on common shots from the field 38% that ranks 51st of 56 qualified players and just for the record Angel's team has now fallen to 11 and 22 so she isn't having nearly nearly the impact that Caitlyn is having on her team Caitlyn Clark is running away with the WNBA assist lead she's 25 better than anybody else in the league it's pretty extraordinary for a rookie Caitlyn Clark in a shock to me has proven already to be a once a generation passer I did not see that coming at Iowa I thought scoring yes she's the all-time greatest score in the history of college basketball men's are women's but passing like this I'm talking about gifted LeBron esque bounce passing I'm talking about gifted LeBron esque two-handed full court touchdown pass kind of passing the likes of which I don't see in the WNBA she's having impact on her team that nobody else in the league is having on her team this is a team that went 13 and 27 last year and suddenly the Indiana Fever are the hottest team by far in the league in the league I've got the fever I can't help it I can't stop watching I can't stop talking about the impact Caitlyn Clark is having on game after game after game she takes over she might MOS she controls game after game after game with her passing in her carefully chosen spots to score I still get frustrated because she won't shoot enough in fourth quarters because she defers to her vets she's got horrendous pressure on her not to be a diva not to to look like she's trying to be something more than she should be as a rookie I I appreciate that but Caitlyn you're really not a rookie anymore just shoot it in the fourth quarter you're that good you've proven to be that great her three-point shooting has heated up and nobody in the league can flick logo 3es as effortlessly as Caitlyn can I'm sorry it's gotten to the point where rookie of the year is over two three weeks ago all of a sudden Caitlyn Clark is starting to push Asia Wilson for MVP of this league and I am not exagger excuse me exaggerating she is starting to push Asia as the best player in the league because I don't see anybody control a game the way Caitlyn can skip bis one of the most recognized voices in sports media recently underscored the transformative impact Caitlyn Clark has had on the Indiana Fever the fever a team that finished 13 to 27 last year has turned into one of the hottest teams in the league boasting in 1816 record with Clark at the center of this Resurgence her ability to dictate play score at will and set up her teammates has left analysts like bis comparing her to NBA legends like LeBron James in his words Clark is pulling off passes at didn't expect to see at this level the kind that change games in Seasons Caitlyn's numbers are astounding she's averaging 24.2 points over the last 5 games and has also been responsible for nearly 37% of the fever's total points she's not just a scorer she's an orchestrator her ability to lead from the point guard position combined with her deadly shooting range is drawing serious me consideration despite this being her rookie season according to bis Caitlyn's LeBron es passing and ability to control the tempo sets her apart the fact that she's also leading the onba and assists by such a wide margin 25 more than anyone else in the league only adds to her candidacy skip bilus emphasized that them VIP race traditionally dominated by veterans like Aja Wilson is being shaken by Clark's unparalleled Court vision and Leadership her presence on the floor has revitalized the fever transforming them into playoff contenders almost overnight the energy Clark brings to each game along with her ability to deliver when it counts most has placed her firmly in the mve discussion potentially pushing out established Stars this shift is not just a story of talent it's about how one player can redefine an entire team's EDI but while Caitlyn Clark ascends top status Angel Reese is struggling to meet expectations in a much different way Angel Reese's current situation is a stark contrast to Clark's meteoric rise once considered a frontrunner for Rookie of the Year Reese's shooting woes and inconsistency have left her out of the conversation entirely skip bis never want to hold back has openly criticized her poor shooting stating she's just a poor shooter of the basketball with a field goal percentage of 33.8% in her last five games and a season average of only 38% overall Reese's offensive struggles have become too glaring to ignore her dismal threo shooting just 177% has only worsened the situation what makes this fall from grace even more significant is the context surrounding it reys known for her rebounding prowess was initially compared to the likes of Dennis Rodman for her ability to dominate the boards however as bis pointed out rebounding alone isn't enough when your team is consistently losing games the Chicago sky with Reese is a key player has now lost seven of their last eight games placing them at the bottom of the playoff race Reese's inability to inspire her team has led to mounting criticism not just from bis but from fans and analysts alike skip bis had high hopes for ree earlier in the season rooting for her in the rot race due to her impressive double doubles and dominance in the paint but now he's changed his tune it's gotten to the point where rookie of the year is over bayis said reinforcing the notion that Reese's shooting inefficiencies are too much to overcome the numbers don't lie while Clark leads her team to Victory Reese's shooting percentage has dipped dangerously low making her a liability on offense bis didn't mint words when he said Reese was no longer in the Rookie of the Year conversation a statement that has sent ripples through the onba community as Angel re struggles to find her form Caitlyn Clark continues to climb toward the meth Crown the meth debate has taken an exciting turn as Caitlyn Clark's phenomenal play puts pressure on the reigning MEAP Aja Wilson Wilson who has been the Undisputed leader of the Las Vegas Aces continues to impress with her scoring averaging 27.5 points per game but Clark's versatility and her impact on the Indiana fever's Resurgence have made her a serious Contender skip bis who has been vocal about Clark's rise didn't hesitate to mention that Caitlyn is starting to push a J Wilson from vep which is a bold statement considering Wilson's decorated career what sets Clark apart is not just her scoring but her ability to control games through her passing she's not just the best passer in the league Baya said she's a once in a generation passer Clark's Court Vision has been compared to LeBron's and for good reason her assists have helped turn the fever into one of the most efficient offensive teams in the league something that can't be ignored when discussing the MEF brace Clark's rise to be status is not just about individual stats it's about her leadership and ability to lift her team the fever's win streak currently standing at five games games is largely due to Clark's ability to make the right plays at the right time whether it's a deep three-pointer or a perfectly placed pass Clark has proven that she's more than capable of handling the pressure bis noted that while Wilson has been dominant No One controls the game the way Caitlyn Clark does this comment has reignited them de debate shifting Focus from veterans like Wilson to emerging stars like Clark but what does this mean for Angel Reese's future in the league the future for Angel Reese looks uncertain as her struggles continue the Chicago Sky losing streak combined with Reese's inability to score efficiently has led many to question her long-term potential in the Alba skip bis was blunt in his assessment stating that Reese's poor shooting has cost her team crucial victories her field goal percentage now below 40% has become a major talking point and her once- promising rookie season is now overshadowed by her inefficiencies on offense Reese's rebounding numbers are still impressive but as B has pointed out rebounding alone isn't enough the Chicago sky is currently sitting at the bottom of the playoff race with little hope of making it to the postseason ree's lack of offensive production has been a major factor in their struggles and unless she finds a way to improve her shooting her future in the league could be in Jeopardy meanwhile Caitlyn Clark is on the verge of something historic Caitlyn Clark's MV campaign is gaining momentum and Skip bis is one of her biggest supporters she's pushing A J Wilson from viy set echoing the sentiments of many who have watched Clark dominate this season with each passing game Clark is proving that she's not just a rookie she's a leader who can control every aspect of the game her passing shooting and decision-making have elevated the fever to a level no one expected bess's comparison of Clark to LeBron James isn't just hyperbowl Clark's ability to make game-changing plays has put her in a category of her own and with the fever's continued success it's only a matter of time before she's in serious consideration from VIP does she have a chance to catch age off for met you better believe it bis concluded cementing Clark's place in the me race and with that we ask what does the future hold for these two rising stars as Caitlyn Clark's that cany continues to grow stronger Angel Reese faces a much tougher reality skip bis's critique of Reese's shooting has only highlighted the growing gap between the two Clark's ability to lead score and pass at an elite level has set her on a course toward mvep honors while ree struggles to inspire her team in the end sain Clark is proving that she's more than just a rookie she's a GameChanger as Baya said Clark is changing the game and it's time we recognize her for it