Caitlyn Clark under a heavy criticism for this statement

[jjgold]

I don’t see anything wrong with it. She’s probably right and it’s a good public relations move.

"I want to say I’ve earned every single thing, but as a White person, there is privilege," Clark told Time. "A lot of those players in the league that have been really good have been Black players. This league has kind of been built on them.

"The more we can appreciate that, highlight that, talk about that and then continue to have brands and companies invest in those players that have made this league incredible, I think it’s very important. I have to continue to try to change that. The more we can elevate Black women, that’s going to be a beautiful thing."

 

[Wagerallsports]

At this point she's a fool for speaking up for anyone after she was targeted the entire season

 

[jjgold]

Many think it showed weakness

 

[djefferis]

How many times have you heard Michael Jordan talk about how sports need to “elevate black voices” or “support black owned brands” ?

Never - because he’s smart enough to know not to bring up the subject of race as long as he wants to sell his product to everyone and he did not care who he beat to win the title - just as long as he won.

The smartest competitors know that it’s both a sport and a business. You got to make as much as you can while you can. You also want to win - and losing sucks regardless. Learn from the best and leave the politics to the league.

 

[209life]

Jason Whitlock tore down all CC stuff from his studio.

 

[Wagerallsports]

Jason Whitlock tore down all CC stuff from his studio.

I saw that

He says she "Bent the knee"

Good analogy

 

[Archie]

she's dead to me

 

[jjgold]

She will still sell out arenas

 

[kidcudi92]

Yikes, that’s one way to kill your brand

Not interested anymore

 

[jjgold]

If you read everything, she is right

 

[phillyflyers]

I don’t see anything wrong with it. She’s probably right and it’s a good public relations move.

"I want to say I’ve earned every single thing, but as a White person, there is privilege," Clark told Time. "A lot of those players in the league that have been really good have been Black players. This league has kind of been built on them.

"The more we can appreciate that, highlight that, talk about that and then continue to have brands and companies invest in those players that have made this league incredible, I think it’s very important. I have to continue to try to change that. The more we can elevate Black women, that’s going to be a beautiful thing."

Sorry Caitlin, you can't elevate worthless.

Not all the government programs in history could elevate these subhuman creatures.

 

[BigJay]

I don’t see anything wrong with it. She’s probably right and it’s a good public relations move.

"I want to say I’ve earned every single thing, but as a White person, there is privilege," Clark told Time. "A lot of those players in the league that have been really good have been Black players. This league has kind of been built on them.

"The more we can appreciate that, highlight that, talk about that and then continue to have brands and companies invest in those players that have made this league incredible, I think it’s very important. I have to continue to try to change that. The more we can elevate Black women, that’s going to be a beautiful thing."

 

[fishhead]

WOW

 

[BigJay]

 

[djefferis]

If you read everything, she is right

Right about what - some blacks are good basketball players ? Yes - she’s correct.

That companies should subsidize the WNBA and dump good money “promoting” black (or any) player - not so much. It’s capitalism - not socialism. Fans vote with their cash.

 

[flyingillini]

She is right, it is a Laquanda league, she is trying to change it.

 

[milwaukee mike]

She had the "privilege" of getting called racist, getting her fans called racist, being bullied around the court, etc... she should lose all respect for going with this woke crap, pretty sure it's the sponsors/blackrock pressuring her like everyone else

 

[Wagerallsports]

She had the "privilege" of getting called racist, getting her fans called racist, being bullied around the court, etc... she should lose all respect for going with this woke crap, pretty sure it's the sponsors/blackrock pressuring her like everyone else

It’s been said many times by many people but again… she should say Fu€k you to the WNBA and its racist players and go play overseas somewhere for what would be much more money anyhow.

Let that league and its makeup go back to being sh!t and irrelevant again

Or, I’m sure there are companies or billionaires out there who would help her start her own league

 

[jjgold]

She had the "privilege" of getting called racist, getting her fans called racist, being bullied around the court, etc... she should lose all respect for going with this woke crap, pretty sure it's the sponsors/blackrock pressuring her like everyone else

somebody big pressured her

 

[Wagerallsports]

Reasons continue to mount for her to leave this MFing Racist-azz league

Caitlin Clark should not have been singled out by Time, says Washington Mystics owner Sheila Johnson​

CNN

Sheila Johnson, billionaire co-owner of WNBA franchise Washington Mystics, has criticized Time for its awarding of “Athlete of the Year” to Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark.

On Tuesday, the outlet bestowed the honor on the 22-year-old after her stellar year, in which she broke multiple college, WNBA and broadcast records.

However, in an interview with CNN Sport, the co-founder of Black Entertainment Television (BET) suggested that the media should do a better job of promoting all the leagues’ players, rather than focusing on Clark’s exploits.

Johnson questioned why the publication “couldn’t have put the whole WNBA on that cover,” given the talent the league possesses.

“When you just keep singling out one player, it creates hard feelings,” added Johnson, co-owner of three Washington sports franchises – the NHL’s Capitals, the NBA’s Wizards and the WNBA’s Mystics.

“This year, something clicked with the WNBA and it’s because of the draft of players that came in. It’s not just Caitlin Clark, it’s (Angel) Reese (as well). We have so much talent out there.”

In her debut season with the Indiana Fever, Clark took home the Rookie of the Year award and was named to the All-WNBA first team – the first rookie to do so since 2008.

Her maiden season has also coincided with an unprecedented increase in coverage of the league, with viewership numbers consistently broken.

The league’s overall attendance increased by 48% year-on-year to its highest level in over 20 years; this phenomenon has been coined “The Caitlin Clark effect.”

A side effect of Clark’s success has been an increase in commercial deals, which Johnson says may create ill will among Clark’s counterparts.

Notably, Clark reportedly agreed to an eight-year deal with Nike worth $28 million that includes a signature shoe. This has prompted criticism from some quarters that her race has partly contributed to her commercial success, given other Black stars have not received deals on the same level.

“They would like to get the same kind of recognition. It all started with the whole Nike sponsorship that Caitlin got,” Johnson, America’s first Black woman billionaire, said.

“There are other players saying, ‘What about us?’”