The Hall of Famer and former star player for LSU developed a relationship with Reese so strong that she has described him as a father figure.
best NBA players ever, Shaquille O'Neal, revealed something about the man who many consider to be Reese's biggest opponent: According to O'Neal, Caitlin Clark is "the real deal."
On August 30, O'Neal traveled to Chicago to see Reese's Sky play Clark's Fever in their last 2024 season matchup. O'Neal arrived to support Reese as she made her debut in the newest basketball shoe
Reebok. The Fever outscored Chicago 100–81, led by a career-high 31 points by Clark
"Okay, I'd like to see something in person when I see stuff on TV. Well, I witnessed that firsthand," O'Neal remarked of Clark.
"She is a talented basketball player who makes all the right plays, engages everyone,
a shooting range comparable to that of Steph Curry."
Reese and Clark will probably win the 2024 Rookie of the Year award, according to O'Neal.