The Caitlin Clark – Angel Reese WNBA conspiracy theory: Is the league pushing rookies for ratings?
Fans speculate about the return of Kamilla Cardoso in the upcoming June 1st matchup.
The WNBA has been set ablaze with the arrival of Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, two stars who skyrocketed to fame during their collegiate careers. In just one month, they’ve managed to impact changes in security, travel, and ticket sales, drawing in fans like never before.
With their league matchup circled on everyone’s calendar, Clark and Reese are set to face off on June 1st, in a game featured on ESPN.
The hype around this matchup isn’t just because of their names. These rookies have been breaking viewership records and bringing unprecedented attention to the league. But there’s more brewing beneath the surface – a conspiracy theory that’s got fans buzzing.
Enter Kamilla Cardoso, the No. 3 pick in the 2024 WNBA draft. She’s been sidelined with a shoulder injury since Chicago’s preseason game, but her expected debut on June 1st against the Indiana Fever has fans talking. Social media is ablaze with theories that Cardoso is being rushed back just in time for this high-stakes game against Clark, adding fuel to an already burning fire of excitement.
Kamilla Cardoso’s return was swiftly announced on X. This was met with replies like, “Indiana Fever is everybody’s get right game,” and “I’m praying they not rushing her back because of the matchup.”
The anticipation doesn’t stop there. Another fan noted, “Kamilla’s 1st game will be against her former teammate Aliyah Boston… what a matchup!!” while yet another lamented, “CC catching no breaks.”
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The conspiracy theories take a deeper dive with comments like, “Of course the Ratings are gonna go up if you Push a Specified Target, Cardoso, Reese, Wilson, Ionescu, Sparks… There are a Ton of Em but they are Force Feeding Clark, She’s not the Only Great Player,” echoing a sentiment that the WNBA is strategically spotlighting Clark for ratings.
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And who can blame them? With remarks such as, “Especially interesting for WNBA fans – June 1 is the Sky’s first game against the Fever. Kamilla Cardoso and Angel Reese vs. Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston. Must-see TV,” and “Kamilla Cardoso returning to team up with Angel Reese on the day that they play Caitlin Clark and the Fever?? Gonna be a movieeee,” it’s clear that this game is shaping up to be one for the history books.
Whether you believe in the conspiracy or not, one thing is for sure: June 1st is set to be a pivotal day for the WNBA, with stars aligning and the court becoming the stage for an epic showdown. Tune in to see if the theories hold true or if it’s just another thrilling chapter in the world of women’s basketball.
