WNBA Fans Furious After Olivia Miles’ Apparent Dig at Caitlin Clark
Olivia Miles has sparked backlash from WNBA fans after an apparent comment referencing Caitlin Clark was interpreted as a dig at the Fever star, fueling debate online.
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Olivia Miles has enjoyed an impressive rookie season with the Minnesota Lynx, but a recent Instagram interaction has sparked unexpected controversy involving Caitlin Clark.
The number two overall pick in the 2026 WNBA draft has quickly established herself as one of the league's standout rookies, averaging 19.9 points, 6.1 assists, and 4.6 rebounds per game.
Lynx head coach, Cheryl Reeve, has praised Miles' maturity and ability to adjust to the professional game, particularly her creativity as a passer.
However, Miles recently faced criticism after appearing to like an Instagram post comparing her favorably with Indiana Fever star Clark.
The post said, "Olivia Miles is what everyone thinks Caitlin Clark is," prompting some fans to accuse Miles of taking a shot at the Fever star.
The screenshot quickly spread across social media, with several fans criticizing Miles' decision to engage with the post.
However, media personality Rachel DeMita offered a different perspective.
After watching the original video referenced by the post, DeMita said Clark was not actually discussed in the video and argued that her name was simply being used as clickbait.
Clark's enormous popularity has made her name a frequent source of engagement online, even when she is not directly involved in a story.
Meanwhile, Miles has legitimate achievements of her own.
She has already surpassed Clark's rookie mark for reaching 650 points and 200 assists and has also broken Clark's rookie record for three-pointers in a single game.
The two guards have already faced each other this season, with Minnesota winning 108 to 100.
With two more meetings scheduled, Miles and Clark will have another opportunity to settle the comparisons on the court rather than through social media debates.
