Angel Reese makes her WNBA Finals debut as the league’s most-followed player even surpassing Caitlin Clark
Although Reese and Cunningham are the most famous on social media, Clark is the most popular worldwide.
The 30th WNBA season reaches its climax as the Atlanta Dream prepare to square off against the Golden State Valkyries in the WNBA Finals .
The Bay Area expansion franchise reaches its first championship series in just its second season in the league after dethroning the reigning champion Las Vegas Aces , while Atlanta searches for its first title in four Finals appearances after downing the 2024 champion New York Liberty.
Both rosters are deeply balanced and exceptionally coached, setting up what could easily become a seven-game classic. The series tips off at the Chase Center , making Golden State the first team in league history to average over 18,000 fans in their home venue, affectionately dubbed "Ballhalla."
Meanwhile, Atlanta will host Games 3, 4, and 6 (if necessary) at State Farm Arena after finalizing an agreement with the Atlanta Hawks, who open their regular season next week.
Angel Reese Leads Social Media Rankings
The championship series features the league's most followed player on social media: reigning Defensive Player of the Year Angel Reese .
Boasting 5.3 million followers on Instagram and 6.7 million on TikTok , Reese stands as the top social media presence in women's basketball, surpassing Indiana Fever stars Sophie Cunningham (4.3 million Instagram / 4.5 million TikTok) and Caitlin Clark (4.3 million Instagram / 1.2 million TikTok), as well as Paige Bueckers (3.1 million Instagram / 4.0 million TikTok).
These four stand as the only players across the league with over 5 million combined followers across platforms . Reese has capitalized on her cultural stardom off the court, and now in her first season in Atlanta, she has the opportunity to capture her first professional title.
However, while Reese holds the digital edge in total follower counts, Caitlin Clark remains the single largest television draw on the planet, evidenced by the fact that all 10 of the most-watched games this season featured the Fever.
The contrast lies in digital activity: Reese and Cunningham engage daily on social platforms, whereas Clark maintains a significantly quieter online profile.
