Minnesota Lynx rookie guard Olivia Miles liked an Instagram post that read, “Olivia Miles is what everyone thinks Caitlin Clark is,” according to a screenshot shared Saturday by the account @BrickCenter_. The post quickly circulated on X, with BrickCenter captioning it: “Olivia Miles liked a post dissing Caitlin Clark. They HATE her 😭.”
The screenshot and reaction post drew thousands of views and dozens of replies within hours, adding another layer to ongoing comparisons between Miles and Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark. Miles, the No. 2 overall pick out of TCU (after transferring from Notre Dame), has emerged as one of the league’s brightest young talents in her debut season. She has averaged roughly 19.8 points, 6.1 assists and 4.7 rebounds while helping power a strong Lynx start and breaking several of Clark’s rookie marks for speed to certain statistical thresholds.
Clark, in her third season, remains the face of the league for many fans and continues to put up strong numbers while elevating a Fever team that has improved since her arrival. The two young guards have already faced each other once this season, and the rivalry narrative has simmered for months through on-court matchups, record-chasing and differing styles of play.
Olivia Miles liked a post dissing Caitlin Clark
They HATE her 😭 pic.twitter.com/quxWCROvuH
— BrickCenter (@BrickCenter_) August 15, 2026
Many Caitlin Clark supporters viewed the like as shade or evidence of jealousy.
“Really starting not to like Olivia Miles. She’s a bit too cocky. Girl, you’ll never be Caitlin Clark. Hannah Hidalgo made you change schools,” wrote @JaimeLardis in a quote-tweet that gained hundreds of likes.
“Let me know when she turns the worst team in the league into title contenders. Until then, don’t mention her name with Clark,” posted @SaalimTaz41105.
“Just remember she left Notre Dame because she was not better than Hildago. 😂,” added @HobeTrades.
Others tied it to previous moments. One user referenced an earlier interview in which Miles, asked about facing Clark, instead praised Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell, writing that Miles “slighted her in the interview… & attempted to injure her in the same game. Caitlin Clark is a bigger star than they’ll ever be, and they can’t stand it!”
“I used to cheer for u. Used to being the key words here! Caitlin Clark’s coattail is already filled with people trying to grift off her name by being the anti-Caitlin,” posted @coachandere6xa.
Several fans called the action unprofessional, contrasting it with Clark’s public image as an ambassador for the game.
Not every reaction piled on Miles. Some users urged perspective or questioned the premise.
One reply argued both players are elite and the constant tearing down helps no one: “They are really close statistically in almost all categories, but they are both Great Players! Instead of tearing each other down all the time these ladies just need to just embrace each other for their great play.”
A skeptic of the original post claimed BrickCenter is known for rage bait and suggested the Instagram account that liked the post may not have been Miles’ verified one, noting the account tagged her official handle.
Others focused on basketball context rather than personality, noting Miles plays on a deeper, more established Lynx roster while Clark has shouldered heavier individual defensive attention and a rebuilding franchise.
Comparisons between Miles and Clark have followed Miles since her strong early-season play, when she broke some of Clark’s rookie records and fueled “better than Clark already” takes. Miles has shown elite handle, pace and scoring efficiency; Clark’s strength has been deep range, playmaking volume and the gravity that draws constant double-teams. Team situation, defensive schemes and sample size continue to fuel arguments on both sides.
As of Saturday morning, neither Miles nor Clark had publicly addressed the Instagram like. The Lynx and Fever are scheduled to meet again later this season, ensuring the on-court conversation will continue regardless of social media.
The episode underscores how quickly social media can amplify personal and competitive narratives in a league still navigating the intense spotlight that arrived with Clark’s rookie year and has now extended to the next wave of young talent.
