Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever and Angel Reese #5 of the Chicago Sky look on during a game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on June 16, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

Late Tuesday night the WNBA All-Star team was announced highlighted by rookies – and rivals – Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese.

Clark received the highest number of fan votes in WNBA history, over 700,000, while Reese came in at No. 5 with nearly 320,000. After learning that she made the All-Star team Tuesday night, the former LSU star couldn’t contain her emotion.

She also had a blunt message for those who didn’t think she could excel at the WNBA level.

“I’m just so happy. I know the work I put in,” she said. “Coming into this league, so many people doubted me and didn’t think my game would translate and I wouldn’t be the player that I was in college or better or would be worse and wouldn’t be where I am right now.

“But I trusted the process and I believed and I’m thankful that I dropped to [pick No. 7] and was able to come to Chicago. And like, it’s just a blessing. I can’t thank my teammates and my coaches enough for just believing in me and trusting me. I know all of them are going to come to Phoenix and support me. So I’m really happy right now.”

Her message came after she extended her WNBA record for consecutive games with a double-double to 12 after racking up 12 points and 19 rebounds.