Tom Brady Praises Angel Reese By Placing Her On His Mount Rushmore Of 'GOAT' Athletes
Women's basketball has experienced a surge in popularity over the past several years, largely due to the rise of basketball superstars Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark.
While eyes were on them before the 2023 NCAA National Championship game, where LSU defeated Iowa 102-85, the buzz generated from that matchup sent their stardom into a different stratosphere.
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Now, Angel Reese and Clark, both sophomores in the WNBA, are continuing to push boundaries, shatter records, and advocate for women athletes everywhere — and NFL legend Tom Brady has only positive things to say about it.
Angel Reese Is On Tom Brady's Mount Rushmore Of 'GOAT' Athletes
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In an interview with Bleacher Report posted to its TikTok account, Brady answered a question about who would be on his personal Mount Rushmore of GOAT (Greatest of All Time) athletes.
Of course, the Super Bowl champion began with classic answers, such as "Tiger [Woods]" and "Michael Jordan."
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He continued, "What Rory McIlroy has done, I love that. Shohei Ohtani, what he's done has been unbelievable. Barry Bonds, he went to my high school. I was the biggest fan of him growing up. Michael Phelps, I love him. Michael Johnson."
Then, Brady shifted his focus to powerhouse female athletes, mentioning the Las Vegas Aces' A'ja Wilson before adding Reese and Clark to the list as well.
"Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, this little thing they got going, I love that. It's been really exciting," he said.
Are Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark Rivals?
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Although both Reese and Clark are quick to downplay the "rivalry" label, a clear competitive fire defines their on-court matchups. In a previous interview, Reese offered fans insight into her on-court mindset.
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"I don't think people realize it's not personal. Once we get out between those lines, like, if I see you walking down the street, it's like 'Hey, girl, what's up? Let's hang out.' I think people just take it like we hate each other," she said. "Me and Caitlin Clark don't hate each other. I want everybody to understand that. It's just a super competitive game and I would just wish people realized that."
Reese added, "Once I get between those lines, there's no friends. I have plenty of friends on the court that I talk to outside of the game. But when I get between those lines, we're not friends. We're not buddies. I'm going to talk trash to you. I'm going to do whatever it takes to get in your head the whole entire game, but after the game, we can kick it. I don't think people really realize that and that's fine, I'll take the villain role."
Angel Reese Has Been Playing Against Caitlin Clark For Years
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Clark, who's been forced to sit out the WNBA's regular season for at least two weeks after suffering a left quad injury, also opened up about her on-court dynamic with Reese, stating they "have always been great competitors."
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"There's definitely that competitive fire. Both of us want to win more than anything, and that's how it should be when you're a competitor and you get into a situation like this, whether it was the national championship, whether it's the Elite 8," Clark said.
"I think that's the main similarity is how competitive we are. We both grew up loving this game, and we're going to do anything we can to help our teams win."
Reese Broke Another WNBA Record
Reese, who as a rookie became the first player to record a double-double in a WNBA All-Star Game, broke another record during her second year in late May 2025.
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During the Chicago Sky's game against the Phoenix Mercury, in which she finished with 13 points and 15 rebounds, the league announced Reese became the fastest player in the WNBA's history to reach 500+ points and 500+ rebounds.
The 23-year-old accomplished the impressive feat in just 38 games, soaring past the previous record holder, Tina Charles, who earned the honor after 44 games in 2011.
Reese Has A New Sneaker Out
The "Bayou Barbie" is winning off the court, too, with her latest collaboration with Reebok, the Engine A: Pretty Gritty edition, hitting basketball courts worldwide in early June 2025.
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On social media, the footwear and apparel company posted a clip of Reese's personal logo—the letter "A" cleverly merged with the letter "R" and a halo—with the caption, "Just the beginning," hinting at the release of her full signature shoe, expected to hit retailers in 2026.
Reese shared her own excitement on social media, calling the design "fire" before posting a special message for her millions of followers.
"It's like my momma named me so perfect because she knew this moment would come!! LOVE LOVE LOVE," she wrote.
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