{"id":2233369,"date":"2026-11-02T16:53:06","date_gmt":"2026-11-02T13:53:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2233369"},"modified":"2026-11-02T16:53:06","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T13:53:06","slug":"angel-reeses-first-post-after-losing-the-wnba-finals-could-carry-a-cryptic-message-for-caitlin-clark","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2233369","title":{"rendered":"Angel Reese&#8217;s first post after losing the WNBA Finals could carry a cryptic message for Caitlin Clark"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/e00-xlk-ue-marca-en.uecdn.es\/files\/article_main_microformat\/uploads\/2026\/11\/02\/6ae8bf912c1a9.png&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article class=\"ue-c-article\">\n<div class=\"ue-l-article__header\">\n<div class=\"ue-l-article__main-column\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__header \">\n<div class=\"ue-l-article__header-content ue-l-article--expand-right-full-from-tablet ue-l-article--expand-right-half-from-desktop\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__kicker-group\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__kicker-container\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__kicker\">Atlanta Dream<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h1 class=\"ue-c-article__headline js-headline js-headlineb \">Angel Reese&#8217;s first post after losing the WNBA Finals could carry a cryptic message for Caitlin Clark<\/h1>\n<p class=\"ue-c-article__standfirst\">The Atlanta Dream star reflected on what it means to play in the Finals in just her third year in the WNBA. Although she did not mention Caitlin Clark, one phrase in her post once again fueled comparisons between the two.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ue-l-article__body\" data-section=\"articleBody\">\n<div class=\"ue-l-article__main-column ue-l-article--minimum-content-from-tablet\">\n<figure class=\"ue-c-article__media ue-c-article__media--image ue-c-article--media-icon-m-from-phablet ue-l-article--expand-left-full-from-tablet ue-c-article__media--main-media\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__media-img-container ue-l-article--expand-edge-right-until-tablet ue-l-article--expand-edge-left-until-tablet\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1980\" height=\"1320\" class=\"ue-c-article__image\" alt=\"The Atlanta Dream star reflected on what it means to play in the Finals in just her third year in the WNBA\" src=\"https:\/\/e00-xlk-ue-marca-en.uecdn.es\/uploads\/2026\/11\/02\/6ae8bf912c1a9.png\"><\/div><figcaption class=\"ue-c-article__media-caption\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__media-caption-inner\"><span class=\"ue-c-article__media-description\">The Atlanta Dream star reflected on what it means to play in the Finals in just her third year in the WNBA<\/span><span class=\"ue-c-article__media-source\"><span class=\"ue-c-article__media-author\">LAPRESSE<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__bar\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__bar-body\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__author ue-c-article__author--single\" aria-label=\"Redacci\u00f3n:\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__author-info\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__author-name\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__author-name-item\">\n                    NICOLE SOMMA\n                            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__bar-footer\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__publishdate\" aria-label=\"Fecha de publicaci\u00f3n\"><span>Updated <\/span><time datetime=\"2026-11-02T16:53:06Z\">                            02\/11\/2026<br \/>\n        &#8211;<br \/>\n        <span>10:53<abbr title=\"Central Standard Time\">CST<\/abbr><\/span><\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__actions\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-google-follow \">\n<div class=\"ue-c-google-follow__container \">\n            Follow MARCA on Google<br \/>\n        <span class=\"ue-c-google-follow__text\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__bar-secondary ue-u-hide-until-tablet ue-l-article--leftcol-width-from-tablet ue-l-article--float-left-from-tablet-no-margin ue-l-article--move-to-leftcol-from-tablet ue-u-sticky-top-80\">\n<ul class=\"ue-c-article__share-tools  ue-c-article__share-tools--direction-column js_socialMedia\" aria-label=\"Compartir art\u00edculo en Redes Sociales\">\n<li class=\"ue-c-article__share-tools-item ue-c-article__share-tools-item--whatsapp\"><span class=\"hidden-content\">Compartir en Whatsapp<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ue-c-article__share-tools-item ue-c-article__share-tools-item--twitter\"><span class=\"hidden-content\">Compartir en Twitter<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ue-c-article__share-tools-item ue-c-article__share-tools-item--facebook\"><span class=\"hidden-content\">Compartir en Facebook<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ue-c-article__share-tools-item ue-c-article__share-tools-item--telegram\"><span class=\"hidden-content\">Compartir en Telegram<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ue-c-article__share-tools-item ue-c-article__share-tools-item--email\"><span class=\"hidden-content\">Compartir por Mail<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<ul class=\"ue-c-article__subtitles ue-l-article--width-1of2-from-mobile ue-l-article--width-1of3-from-desktop ue-l-article--float-right-from-mobile ue-c-article__subtitles--boxed\" aria-label=\"Contenido relacionado\">\n<li class=\"ue-c-article__subtitles-item  \"><span class=\"ue-c-article__subtitles-kicker\">TICKETS MARCA\u00a0 <\/span>Get the best tickets for sports events and more at Tickets MARCA<\/li>\n<li class=\"ue-c-article__subtitles-item  \"><span class=\"ue-c-article__subtitles-kicker\">Los Angeles Lakers.\u00a0 <\/span>Where to watch LA Lakers vs Miami Heat and what time does Luka Doncic play today?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__body\">\n<p data-mrf-recirculation=\"Links P\u00e1rrafos\" class=\"ue-c-article__paragraph paragraph ue-c-article--first-letter-highlighted\">Angel Reese took almost 24 hours to post her first message after losing the WNBA Finals. The Atlanta Dream player fell on Saturday to the Golden State Valkyries by <strong>68-63<\/strong> in Game 7 and, the following day, shared on Instagram a<strong> reflection on her season<\/strong> and how close she came to winning the title.<\/p>\n<p data-mrf-recirculation=\"Links P\u00e1rrafos\" class=\"ue-c-article__paragraph paragraph\">Amid a message centered on pride in what had been achieved, there was one phrase that especially caught attention: &#8220;I realize that not many get to experience this in their third year in the league.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-mrf-recirculation=\"Links P\u00e1rrafos\" class=\"ue-c-article__paragraph paragraph\">Reese <strong>did not mention Caitlin Clark<\/strong>, but the reference to her third year as a professional reignited comparisons with the Indiana Fever star.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"ue-c-article__subheadline\">The phrase that put Caitlin Clark back in the spotlight<\/h2>\n<p data-mrf-recirculation=\"Links P\u00e1rrafos\" class=\"ue-c-article__paragraph paragraph\">Reese spoke after the loss and acknowledged that she was still affected by having lost the final, although she highlighted what it meant to reach the Finals in just her third season in the league.<\/p>\n<p data-mrf-recirculation=\"Links P\u00e1rrafos\" class=\"ue-c-article__paragraph paragraph\">Through her social media, she said she was in shock over how the championship ended. She later assured that she was <strong>&#8220;MORE THAN PROUD&#8221; <\/strong>and that she had nothing to reproach herself for.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"ue-c-article__media ue-c-article__media--video  video-player\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__media-img-container ue-l-article--expand-edge-right-until-tablet ue-l-article--expand-edge-left-until-tablet\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__media-video-responsive ue-c-article__media-video-responsive--16-9\">\n<div id=\"player_85d46907ac93b407a3a0617c_xbs4sju\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ue-c-article__media-caption\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__media-caption-inner\"><span class=\"ue-c-article__media-description\">Angel Reese celebrates WNBA history with Usher as she proves her star power<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p data-mrf-recirculation=\"Links P\u00e1rrafos\" class=\"ue-c-article__paragraph paragraph\">In the post, mentioning her third year takes on special significance because of her history with Caitlin Clark<strong>. Both entered the WNBA in 2024,<\/strong> after being at the center of one of the most talked-about rivalries in college basketball. Since then, their careers have followed different paths, but they continue to be compared by fans and the media.<\/p>\n<p data-mrf-recirculation=\"Links P\u00e1rrafos\" class=\"ue-c-article__paragraph paragraph\">However, there is an important distinction: Reese did not name Clark or frame her message as a response to her. The comparison arises from the context of their respective careers.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"ue-c-article__subheadline\">Reese is already thinking about next season<\/h2>\n<p data-mrf-recirculation=\"Links P\u00e1rrafos\" class=\"ue-c-article__paragraph paragraph\">In her post, the player also made it clear that<strong> the defeat does not change her goals<\/strong> or her desire to keep competing at the highest level. Far from seeing it as a definitive failure, she views it as an opportunity to learn and prepare for what comes next.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__embedded\">\n<blockquote class=\" instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DfOGEWpCTlv\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n                        Ver esta publicaci\u00f3n en Instagram\n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<p data-mrf-recirculation=\"Links P\u00e1rrafos\" class=\"ue-c-article__paragraph paragraph\">&#8220;Every defeat is a lesson and, sometimes, it\u2019s not a NO, but simply a NOT YET. It\u2019s a delay, not a rejection. Believe me, I REALLY WANT more&#8221;, she wrote. With those words, Reese made it clear that the experience in the Finals has not diminished her ambition and that she remains determined to fight for the first championship of her career.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"ue-c-article__subheadline\">The season also brought her significant individual recognition.<\/h2>\n<p data-mrf-recirculation=\"Links P\u00e1rrafos\" class=\"ue-c-article__paragraph paragraph\">Reese was selected as an All-Star for the third consecutive year, made the All-WNBA Second Team, and won the Defensive Player of the Year award. In addition, she <strong>set historic records<\/strong> in the competition during the season and the playoffs.<\/p>\n<p data-mrf-recirculation=\"Links P\u00e1rrafos\" class=\"ue-c-article__paragraph paragraph\">The ending, however, was painful. In Game 7 against Golden State, Reese finished with eight points, 12 rebounds, one assist, one steal, and two blocks in 33 minutes. The Valkyries prevailed 68-63 and captured the first title in their history, just in their second season in the league.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__embedded\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet-lazy\" data-lang=\"es\"><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<p data-mrf-recirculation=\"Links P\u00e1rrafos\" class=\"ue-c-article__paragraph paragraph\">The player closed her message with a phrase that sums up her intention to return to compete for the championship: &#8220;Back to work! See you in six months&#8221;. The defeat still weighs heavily, but Reese has already made it clear that her goal remains intact<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"taboola-art-mid-script\" data-ue-is-premium=\"false\" data-ue-is-basic=\"true\" data-ue-is-mobile=\"false\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__tags-container\">\n<ul class=\"ue-c-article__tags\" aria-label=\"Etiquetado como:\">\n<li class=\"ue-c-article__tags-item\">Caitlin Clark<\/li>\n<li class=\"ue-c-article__tags-item\">Angel Reese<\/li>\n<li class=\"ue-c-article__tags-item\">Golden State Valkyries<\/li>\n<li class=\"ue-c-article__tags-item\">Atlanta Dream<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__related-news \" aria-label=\"Art\u00edculos relacionados\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__related-news-item\"><span class=\"ue-c-article__related-news-kicker\">Atlanta Dream <\/span>Angel Reese\u2019s \u201cSit down, you\u2019re on the bench\u201d taunt puts WNBA Finals officiating in the spotlight<\/div>\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__related-news-item\"><span class=\"ue-c-article__related-news-kicker\">Atlanta Dream <\/span>Angel Reese sets Game 6 of the WNBA Finals on fire with a cheeky taunt to the Golden State bench<\/div>\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__related-news-item\"><span class=\"ue-c-article__related-news-kicker\">Atlanta Dream <\/span>Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream are backed into a corner after a tough Game 5 loss in the Finals<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ue-c-popular-links js-featured-links ue-c-popular-links--closed\">\n<ul class=\"list ue-c-popular-links__list hidden-content\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<li class=\"ue-c-popular-links__list-item \">NBA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"ue-l-article__secondary-column\">\n<div class=\"ue-l-article__secondary-column-item\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-ad ue-c-ad--label\" role=\"region\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-ad__inner\">\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-basketball_wnba_atlanta-dream_n_b300x100_85d46907ac93b407a3a0617c\" class=\"publicidad ue-autorefresh-bind\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ue-l-article__secondary-column-item ue-l-article--grow\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-ad ue-c-ad--label ue-c-ad--sticky\" role=\"region\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-ad__inner\">\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-basketball_wnba_atlanta-dream_n_r_85d46907ac93b407a3a0617c\" class=\"publicidad ue-autorefresh-bind\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ue-l-article__secondary-column-item ue-l-article--grow js-notice-sticky\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-ad ue-c-ad--label ue-c-ad--sticky\" role=\"region\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-ad__inner\">\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-basketball_wnba_atlanta-dream_n_rb_85d46907ac93b407a3a0617c\" class=\"publicidad ue-autorefresh-bind\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.marca.com\/en\/basketball\/wnba\/atlanta-dream\/2026\/11\/02\/angel-reese-s-first-post-after-losing-the-wnba-finals-could-carry-cryptic-message-for-caitlin-clark.html&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/e00-xlk-ue-marca-en.uecdn.es\/files\/article_main_microformat\/uploads\/2026\/11\/02\/6ae8bf912c1a9.png&#8221;] Atlanta Dream Angel Reese&#8217;s first post after losing the WNBA Finals could carry a cryptic message for Caitlin Clark The Atlanta Dream star reflected on what it means to play in the Finals in just her third year in the WNBA. 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