“There are sisters resentful of her!” Stephen A. Smith EXPLODES over Caitlin Clark receiving hate for racism in WNBA
Stephen A. Smith launched a fiery rant against the WNBA and its players over their treatment of Caitlin Clark following criticism of her award.
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Stephen A. Smith blasts WNBA over Caitlin Clark debate.
Caitlin Clark’s meteoric rise in the WNBA has been a significant moment for the league, not only on the court but for the conversations she has sparked off the court. At just 22, the Indiana Fever rookie was honored as TIME Magazine’s Athlete of the Year for her transformative impact on women’s basketball. However, not everyone seems to be ready to acknowledge Clark’s impact on the game.
Clark has drawn flak from a number of personalities across the WNBA, from the legendary Sheryl Swoopes to Washington Mystics owner Sheila Johnson, calling out the star rookie for being ‘undeserving’ of the award. ESPN’s Stephen A Smith took exception to this criticism, delivering a fiery rant on his The Stephen A Smith show about the treatment of Caitlin Clark.
Caitlin Clark hasn’t spoken against anybody. She hasn’t assisted in denying anybody else the privileges they deserve… If anything, she’s tried to provide assistance. ‘A rising tide lifts all boats,’ she’s trying to be a rising tide that lifts the boats. And there are sisters resentful of her.
Stephen A. Smith said
The debate began during Clark’s TIME award interview, where she acknowledged her privilege as a White woman and credited Black athletes for laying the groundwork for players like her. While her remarks intended to shed light on systemic inequities, it instead drew the ire of players and personalities across the league, who insisted that Clark’s rapid rise to fame was based on her race.
Steven A. Smith, though, argued that Caitlin Clark’s success should not be resented but rather celebrated as part of the league’s progress. He pointed out that frustrations over systemic inequities should be directed at those responsible for perpetuating them, not at Clark, who has actively sought to uplift the WNBA and its players, while also becoming a mainstream star bringing much needed attention to the league.
Caitlin Clark continues to inspire with message for young fans
Despite the controversy surrounding her, Caitlin Clark has remained focused on using her platform to inspire future generations. Speaking at the Massachusetts Conference for Women, she reflected on her journey in basketball and shared advice for young athletes aspiring to follow in her footsteps.
When I have failed, I’ve been confident in myself. For the younger girls that are growing up and wanting to be something, just be confident in yourself.
Caitlin Clark said at the conference
Clark, a keynote speaker at the conference alongside other trailblazers like Gayle King and Oprah Winfrey, recounted her early experiences playing in boys’ leagues due to a lack of opportunities for girls in her hometown. She spoke about the the resilience and confidence she developed through those challenges, lessons she now shares with her younger fans.
Caitlin Clark’s rookie season has been a landmark year not only for her career but also for the WNBA as a whole. She has been a major part of bringing the WNBA’s popularity to groundbreaking levels over the past year, increasingly placing herself at the forefront of the basketball world.
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