Now you can add lifting merchandise sales to that list.
The WNBA’s retail partner, Fanatics, told TMZ on Tuesday that it has had a 500 percent increase in business during the first half of the season and a 1,000 percent spike in player-specific sales versus what it sold last year.
Unsurprisingly, Clark and Reese are the No. 1 and No. 2 players, respectively, in player-specific merchandise sales.
Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese have helped bring WNBA merch sales up in a big way. Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
“Fan gear sales for the first half of the season are the highest in league history,” Fanatics told TMZ.
While Clark and Reese have steered clear of fanning the flames over the perceived rivalry in the media, games against the two have become must-watch events for sports fans.
During this past weekend’s WNBA All-Star Game festivities in Phoenix, the pair played with one another and impressed fans when Clark connected with Reese on a no-look pass in the fourth quarter.
Team WNBA Sky forward Angel Reese (5) makes a shot over Team USA forward Breanna Stewart (10) during the WNBA All-Star Game at Footprint Center in Phoenix on Saturday, July 20, 2024. Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK
Angel Reese on playing with Caitlin Clark:
"It's so cool, when she gets the ball im running looking for the ball because I know she's gonna throw it, she's been great to play with. Hopefully in 4 years we'll be Olympians together." pic.twitter.com/Jddwe9T8Sc
“It’s so cool, I know when she gets the ball I’m running looking for the ball because I know she’s gonna throw it,” Reese said. “So, she’s been great to play with. I mean, the future — we’re going to be playing with each other a lot. Hopefully, in four years we’ll be Olympians together.”
The two superstars are also front-runners for WNBA Rookie of the Year honors.
Team WNBA guard Caitlin Clark dribbles up the court during the WNBA All-Star Game in Phoenix on July 20, 2024. Patrick Breen/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK
Among some of the other players who have had the top-performing merchandise sales this season, Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu was the third top-selling player.
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