India, Sept. 14 -- The long-running rivalry between WNBA stars Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese became an even bigger talking point when the two were brought together on the Team USA roster for the FIBA Women's World Cup. Both players were selected by the national team's decision-makers, including Sue Bird, and quickly showed that their competitive history did not prevent them from building a strong connection on the court. After years of facing each other in college and the WNBA, Clark and Reese demonstrated encouraging chemistry while representing the United States.

However, Clark was clearly unhappy when a reporter attempted to shift the focus from Team USA's achievement to her relationship with Reese. The Americans had just capped their...