Angel Reese goes ballistic as ESPN set the record straight with their final WNBA rookie rankings and recognized CC as ROTY.
In a thrilling moment for basketball fans, ESPN recently finalized their WNBA rookie rankings, and the recognition of Caitlin Clark as Rookie of the Year (ROTY) sparked a fiery response from Angel Reese. Known for her competitive spirit and outspoken nature, Reese took to social media to express her frustration with the decision, emphasizing her own accomplishments during the season.
“I don’t even care about who is ROTY but let me tell you everyone know ESPN is manipulated, just like the media. Their rankings are not reliable anymore. Also we all know they do this for money. Somebody is favored I’m not even surprised. Now she (Caitlin Clark) and her fans are satisfied I guess”.
Angel Reese, who had an incredible year with standout performances and pivotal contributions to her team, felt her efforts deserved recognition as well. Her passionate reaction highlighted the ongoing debate within the WNBA community about the criteria used for awards and rankings. Many fans echoed her sentiments, pointing out that both Reese and Clark had phenomenal seasons, but the nuances of individual performance often lead to contentious discussions.
ESPN Eats Past Words With Caitlin Clark’s WNBA Rookie Ranking
ESPN set the record straight with their final WNBA rookie rankings.
On Wednesday, ESPN released its final updated rookie rankings for the WNBA season.
But ESPN’s writers have atoned for those past controversial rankings with their most recent one, as Clark has assumed the top spot in Wednesday’s final ranking.
“Fever (and Hawkeye) fans, rejoice! Clark has taken over the No. 1 ranking among rookies according to the consensus of the advanced metrics,” ESPN’s Neil Paine wrote.
“Since returning from the All-Star and Olympic break, Clark has been one of the league’s most productive players, averaging 32.5 points per 100 possessions on 60.0% true shooting with a 39.7% assist rate, a 21.6% turnover rate and a +3.9 offensive estimated RAPTOR — all massive improvements over her season-to-date numbers from before the break.
While the ranking once again came down to advanced metrics, Clark’s win shares (3.0) and PER wins (5.2) have eclipsed that of Reese (2.8 and 3.9, respectively).
There’s no question that both rookies have amassed sensational first WNBA seasons. Yet, Clark is the inarguable Rookie of the Year at this point, and it’s good to see ESPN acknowledge that.
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