A fresh view of Caitlin Clark helping Angel Reese demonstrates that she was able to see the full play before it took place.

The precise instant their chemistry snaps in is visible.

The WNBA All-Star Game assist from Caitlin Clark to Angel Reese served as a reminder that the two rookie players are equally at ease working together as they are competing against one another. But no one recognized how amazing their connection is until this fresh perspective in the play.

The bond between Clark and Reese is clearly visible
It provides an unedited glimpse at how Caitlin Clark guided Reese to the precise location she needed to be by using her extraordinary court vision. When the Indiana Fever point guard gave a single verbal instruction, Angel’s unparalleled hustle took over, and Caitlin maneuvered defenders around the court with the dexterity of a chess master.

The most amazing aspect is that, even before Sabrina Ionescu’s shot crosses the hoop on the opposing side of the court, Clark seems to see the entire play unfold in her mind. When Clark instructs Reese to “go go go,” the ball is still hanging on the hoop, so Ionescu trails the play while Clark takes advantage of the extra woman.

The Chicago Sky rookie also demonstrates her savvy by tapping her head to signal to Clark that she will put up a rub screen during transition to prevent Ionescu from getting better. Just as she had imagined it nine seconds earlier, Angel Reese is wide open for a layup after Clark draws assistance defense from Britney Griner.

People become aware that the WNBA rookie class is much more than just media storylines and TV ratings when they see footage of plays like these and Clark’s unseen bucket against Sabrina. These women are skilled hoopsters, and Team USA took a harsher lesson than anyone else.

Even though Clark and Reese won’t play another WNBA game until the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, the No. 1 draft pick is undoubtedly already picturing her next big assist as you read this.