Aries Spears Unleashes Brutal Take on Caitlin Clark

The rivalry between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese has captured the attention of basketball fans everywhere — not only for its on-court drama but also for the deeper cultural conversations it has ignited. This clash between two rising WNBA stars, both icons in their own right, has stirred debates that go far beyond the hardwood. Now, comedian Aries Spears has added gasoline to the flame with an unapologetic and explosive video message.

Spears, known for his raw and unfiltered humor, took to Instagram to share his thoughts on the racial framing surrounding the Clark-Reese narrative. What he delivered, though, went far beyond humor — it was a scathing rant that drew backlash, sparked support, and reignited the national conversation.

“Let’s Stop Wasting the Race Card” – Aries Unfiltered

“I wanna address this whole Caitlin Clark–Angel Reese thing,” Spears said at the start of his now-viral video. “Black people? I love you, but for the love of God, knock it the f**k off. Stop making this about race.”

Spears targeted what he sees as a knee-jerk tendency among some fans to defend athletes solely based on race. Quoting popular online rhetoric like “respect the Black queen” and “why go after your own people,” Spears urged the community to stop turning a basketball rivalry into a racially charged feud.

“Let’s play the race card and save it for when we really need it,” he argued. “Otherwise, this is a waste of race.”

In Spears’ view, the rivalry is purely about performance. “This ain’t about race. This is about ball — who’s good and who’s not,” he said bluntly. Then came the knockout line:

“It’s about one is good, and the other one is hot garbage. Caitlin Clark is bananas. Angel Reese is garbage.”

Spears Doubles Down Amid Backlash

Naturally, Spears’ remarks didn’t sit well with everyone. Social media exploded with reactions. Many accused him of going too far, especially in calling Angel Reese “hot garbage” despite her WNBA All-Star rookie season. Critics argued that while it’s fair to debate performance, the tone and wording were unnecessarily cruel and dismissive of Reese’s accomplishments.

But Spears refused to back down.

In a follow-up post, he responded to the criticism: “So let me get this straight — you guys make this about race instead of delusion. You say support the Black queen simply because she’s Black even though it’s clear she’s arrogant and delusional.”

Spears claimed that some in the Black community remain willfully blind to facts, even when evidence is in front of them. “I think some of ‘us’ are delusional,” he added. “Even with evidence, we stay on that dumb s***.”

Though harsh in tone, Spears’ argument raises valid questions. Are we watching basketball and judging players by their skill, or are we projecting cultural anxieties onto the court? Is it possible to support a Black athlete without blindly defending everything they do?

Clark vs. Reese: A Rivalry Rooted in NCAA Glory

The origin of this high-stakes rivalry dates back to the 2023 NCAA national championship, where Angel Reese’s LSU defeated Caitlin Clark’s Iowa. Reese taunted Clark with the now-famous “you can’t see me” gesture, sparking heated online debate. Some praised Reese’s boldness, while others criticized her sportsmanship — laying the groundwork for the racial and gendered narratives that would follow.

In 2024, Clark got her revenge when Iowa knocked LSU out of the tournament in the Elite Eight. That win ultimately helped propel Clark and her team to the national championship.

Later that year, the two college superstars were drafted into the WNBA — Clark going first overall to the Indiana Fever, and Reese landing at seventh with the Chicago Sky. Their first professional matchup wasn’t without controversy either. During the game, Reese was seen applauding a teammate, Chennedy Carter, after a cheap shot on Clark. The move drew widespread criticism and was viewed by many as poor sportsmanship.

The most recent clash between the two in the 2025 season only fanned the flames further. A hard foul by Clark left Reese visibly enraged, though the Fever star remained calm and avoided escalation. Indiana went on to dominate that night, crushing the Sky 93–58 — a blowout that reflected the current state of both teams.

Reese and the Sky have struggled this season with an 0–3 record. While her rebounding remains strong (13.7 per game), she’s averaging just 9.0 points and shooting a disappointing 30.3% from the field. Clark, on the other hand, is putting up stellar numbers: 19.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, 9.3 assists per game — helping Indiana to a respectable 2–2 start.

A Rivalry Bigger Than Basketball

At its core, the Clark-Reese rivalry is about two supremely talented athletes pushing each other — and pushing the boundaries of women’s basketball into the national spotlight. But it’s also become a microcosm of larger issues: race, representation, media bias, and social perception.

Aries Spears’ comments — no matter how harsh — bring that reality into stark focus. Whether one agrees with him or not, he’s forced fans to ask hard questions: Are we being honest in our analysis? Are we allowing race to distort objective criticism? Are we holding every player to the same standard?

As this rivalry continues to unfold on the court, one thing is certain: the conversation around Clark and Reese — fueled by viral moments, media narratives, and polarizing voices like Spears — isn’t going away anytime soon.

And in the end, maybe that’s a good thing. Because like any explosive rivalry in sports, it forces us to confront not just the stats, but the stories we tell around them.

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