Taylor Swift fans extend support to Caitlin Clark after rival Angel Reese interviews Travis Kelce’s ex-GF

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Caitlin Clark, the Iowa Hawkeyes basketball star, has found herself in the spotlight once again, but this time for reasons outside the court.

A resurfaced social media post Clark made while she was still in college has sparked a surge of support from none other than Taylor Swift’s massive fanbase, known as the Swifties, as per Fox News.

Interestingly, Clark didn’t have to lift a finger to make this happen.

Swifties back Caitlin Clark in wake of Angel Reese's interview with Kayla Nicole

The post in question dates back to September 24, 2023, shortly after Taylor Swift’s relationship with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce became public.

Clark, a self-proclaimed lifelong Chiefs fan, welcomed Swift to the team’s fanbase in a tweet that has since gone viral once again.

"Taylor Swift welcome to the good side," Clark had posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, with the hashtag "Chiefs Kingdom".

While Clark has been recognized for her impressive skills on the basketball court, her fandom for the Kansas City Chiefs is well-known among her supporters.

Growing up in Iowa, Clark’s connection to the NFL team goes back to her childhood. However, her simple gesture of welcoming Swift into the Chiefs family now seems to have united her with an even larger group—Swift’s dedicated followers.

The resurfaced post has gained momentum due to recent developments involving Clark’s basketball rival, Angel Reese, and Travis Kelce’s ex-girlfriend, Kayla Nicole.

The unusual intersection of these public figures has led to a wave of social media activity, with many Swifties now throwing their support behind Clark.

The revival of Clark’s tweet comes on the heels of a controversial podcast interview featuring Reese and Nicole.

Reese, a fellow basketball star and Clark’s well-known rival, invited Nicole onto her podcast 'Unapologetically Angel' for an episode that aired recently.

Nicole, who is a media personality and has a growing Instagram following of over 797,000 people, is best known for her past relationship with Kelce.

The podcast episode quickly gained attention, with Reese’s decision to host Nicole sparking strong reactions. Many saw the interview as a subtle jab at Swift, considering Nicole’s past romance with Kelce.

As a result, Swift’s loyal fanbase took to social media in defense of Swift, and their support extended to Clark as well.

One person remarked, "Caitlin Clark is just the real deal. She's not actually trying to be anything but a great basketball player and her true self. People feel it, respect it, admire it, and gravitate towards her because of it."

Another said, "To have a rivalry, they need to be relatively equal....angel Reese isn't even close in skill or talent."

"Everybody loves Caitlin Clark. Everybody despises Angel Reese. Just a fact," wrote one person.

Another added, "Reese's life is going to suck knowing that she stands zero chance of handling the Clark influence across the country."

One individual wrote, "Caitlyn is the only reason anyone knows this sport exists."

Another pointed out, "Clark is infintely better than Reese, there is not even a comptetion."

Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese's intense rivalry

Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese have long been the focus of one of the most intense rivalries in women’s sports.

The two basketball stars faced off in the 2023 NCAA women’s basketball championship, where Reese’s LSU Tigers triumphed over Clark’s Iowa Hawkeyes.

That game became infamous not just for the high-level competition but for the viral moment at the end when Reese taunted Clark by pointing to her finger, signaling her upcoming championship ring.

The moment sparked widespread controversy, particularly among Clark’s fans, who accused Reese of unsportsmanlike behavior.

Following the championship, social media was flooded with heated comments from fans on both sides.

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy even jumped into the fray, calling Reese "a piece of s**t" in a now-infamous post on X.

Although both Clark and Reese have remained cordial and respectful of one another in interviews, their respective fanbases have kept the tension alive online.

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