Conservative commentator Tomi Lahren has asserted that she holds the “definitive answer” for why Angel Reese deleted her Instagram on Thursday. According to Lahren, the Chicago Sky star’s social media withdrawal was a deliberate attempt to divert attention away from her rival, Caitlin Clark. Lahren suggests that Reese’s actions are motivated by jealousy, claiming that the deletion is another tactic to keep eyes on her, rather than focusing on Clark’s accomplishments.
The claim that Reese’s social media absence is merely an attention-seeking move is bold, particularly given the significant standing both players hold in women’s basketball. Lahren’s assertion that Reese’s rivalry with Clark drives much of her public behavior, both on and off the court, speaks to the intensity of the competition between the two. Since their college days at Iowa and LSU, respectively, Clark and Reese have become central figures in the burgeoning popularity of women’s basketball.
After both players were drafted into the WNBA last year, they have only grown in stature, becoming two of the sport’s most prominent faces. Lahren’s comments come in the wake of Reese’s Instagram deletion, which followed an eventful New Year’s Eve in which she sparked online controversy by wearing a revealing outfit. Lahren seized the moment to highlight what she sees as Reese’s pattern of seeking attention, particularly when Clark is in the spotlight.
Lahren’s co-host, Clay Travis, also weighed in, questioning why Reese would post such a provocative outfit if she didn’t expect it to attract significant attention. Lahren agreed, adding that Reese’s desire for attention is clear. She also speculated that Reese’s antics are aimed at drawing attention away from Clark, who she believes is a more reserved figure, not known for seeking attention in the same way. In Lahren’s view, Reese’s actions reflect a deeper desire to establish herself as a cultural icon, positioning herself as a figure like Beyoncé, in contrast to Clark’s more grounded public persona.
Despite both Clark and Reese denying any personal animosity beyond their on-court rivalry, many fans and commentators continue to speculate about tension between the two. Given the similarities in their career trajectories and the contrasting public personas they’ve developed, it’s no surprise that their every move is closely scrutinized. Neither Clark nor Reese has commented on Reese’s Instagram deletion, leaving the speculation to continue.
