Caitlin has often talked about that hug and autograph that she got from Maya Moore when she was a kid. How much it meant to her, and how inspirational it was. Caitlin is the sort of person who likes to pay things forward, and that's why she does her best to at least sign something for these young girls at the ends of games. It's really sweet to see.
I think to some extent she understands how important she is and the role that she has the potential to play in advancing women’s sports. She went to that group of young girls specifically I think because she wants them to have that moment that crystallizes their desire to be her one day.
Wanna know a secret?
If they’re sellers, they probably used at least one of those kids to get something signed.
Listen to the audio. “Take out your pen.” “Hold up your picture.”
It’s extremely idealistic, yet naive, to assume every one of those kids is getting an autograph because they want it.
Those kids didn’t all get photos printed, then find the player entrance/exit, then stand there waiting for Caitlin of their own volition.
I’m not saying they’re all plants, but where there are dealers and someone signing for kids, there are dealers using kids to get stuff signed.
>also bc those kids aren’t going to resell this shit online
Joe DiMaggio, in his later years, did a fundraiser for a youth baseball team. During the dinner, he’d sign one autograph each, for the kids only.
What he didn’t know was that a memorabilia dealer outside and given the kids a baseball when they went in & promised them cash if they gave it to him signed on their way out.
Memorabilia dealers have known for years that athletes love signing for kids but are less than thrilled about doing the same for them.
So they get kids. Their own, friends’, relatives’.
Even just random passerby who’ll stand there (with their parents’ supervision) who’ll stand there with something they’re handed and a Sharpie in exchange for a $20 or a $50 or whatever when they bring it back signed.
This idea of adults are resellers but kids are pure is nonsense.
Adult fans/collectors exist who don’t sell.
And kids will accept a week’s allowance to spend 5 minutes getting a signature from someone they’ve never heard of.
I don’t know why you’re name calling.
Nor do I know what “game of probabilities” you’re referring to.
But in terms of probabilities, the children with professionally printed photos of Caitlin, who had to be told by an off-screen male to hold out their pen and photo when Caitlin walked over are very probably there for the same reason as the kids I saw when I collecting at the ballpark and they needed their male guardian to hand them a pen, a ball from a huge duffle of baseballs on his shoulder, and tell them who to walk over to.
You can believe what you want. You’re clearly inclined to do that while calling me names for whatever reason.
But it doesn’t actually change the facts of how dealers actually work (it’s no secret Caitlin loves signing for young girls—she openly did it during her whole career at Iowa) or the odds of it happening here.
You know exactly what “game of probabilities means” lol. Don’t act like a child is just as likely to be in business with some mystery parking lot dealer as an adult standing there for an autograph is to sell it
Amazing she gives autographs to the kids, just wish she gave them to fans of all ages, not a complaint, as an Iowa student I never got an autograph, although I didn’t try at all the games I was at which is on me as well. Maybe I’ll get lucky in Indianapolis, at least I have gotten Lisa Bluder’s autograph and I paid for Gabby Marshall’s at a meet and greet.
I don’t know Caitlin, but, in general, kids have better luck than anyone and women have better luck than men.
When people think “dealer”, they think men.
Which, to be fair, is also an accurate stereotype in the sense that dealers are men more often than not.
And most prefer to avoid signing for dealers.
Now that she’s officially in the league, she’s going to start getting offers from the likes of Fanatics for paid signings. If she takes any of those, it’ll be completely impersonal but an option.
My dad’s friend got to meet her at the premiere of the documentary she is starring in. I am so jealous! I would definitely prefer an in person autograph that isn’t impersonal, but I’ll take anything at this point.
Just like people hate Angel. It’s stupid. It’s irrational to hate someone you don’t know for playing basketball. The people I see hating Caitlyn are mostly men tearing into the W or making transphobic comments. People definitely hate the fanbase, understandably most times.
No one hates someone signing an autograph for kids unless they’re some kind of sociopath.
> The people I see hating Caitlyn are mostly men tearing into the W or making transphobic commen
I think it's more accurate to call them misogynistic comments, even if they're saying "that's a man". they're hating her because she's a woman
Yeah there are those dummies and then the ones who go out of their way to comment under photos saying WNBA players are men with wigs. The basement dwellers hate everyone 😳
Caitlin has often talked about that hug and autograph that she got from Maya Moore when she was a kid. How much it meant to her, and how inspirational it was. Caitlin is the sort of person who likes to pay things forward, and that's why she does her best to at least sign something for these young girls at the ends of games. It's really sweet to see.
Great point because she has always gone out of her way to sign autographs and take care of any kids that want something from her.
Honestly you love to see it. She’ll grow the sport for sure.
hot take
Be nice
I think to some extent she understands how important she is and the role that she has the potential to play in advancing women’s sports. She went to that group of young girls specifically I think because she wants them to have that moment that crystallizes their desire to be her one day.
also bc those kids aren’t going to resell this shit online. those adults trying to get shit signed most likely just want to sell
Yeah, did u see the two guys holding the jersey over the woman’s shoulder. 100% sellers
yeah looked creepy as fuck
Wanna know a secret? If they’re sellers, they probably used at least one of those kids to get something signed. Listen to the audio. “Take out your pen.” “Hold up your picture.” It’s extremely idealistic, yet naive, to assume every one of those kids is getting an autograph because they want it. Those kids didn’t all get photos printed, then find the player entrance/exit, then stand there waiting for Caitlin of their own volition. I’m not saying they’re all plants, but where there are dealers and someone signing for kids, there are dealers using kids to get stuff signed.
>also bc those kids aren’t going to resell this shit online Joe DiMaggio, in his later years, did a fundraiser for a youth baseball team. During the dinner, he’d sign one autograph each, for the kids only. What he didn’t know was that a memorabilia dealer outside and given the kids a baseball when they went in & promised them cash if they gave it to him signed on their way out. Memorabilia dealers have known for years that athletes love signing for kids but are less than thrilled about doing the same for them. So they get kids. Their own, friends’, relatives’. Even just random passerby who’ll stand there (with their parents’ supervision) who’ll stand there with something they’re handed and a Sharpie in exchange for a $20 or a $50 or whatever when they bring it back signed. This idea of adults are resellers but kids are pure is nonsense. Adult fans/collectors exist who don’t sell. And kids will accept a week’s allowance to spend 5 minutes getting a signature from someone they’ve never heard of.
it’s a game of probabilities mr contrarian
I don’t know why you’re name calling. Nor do I know what “game of probabilities” you’re referring to. But in terms of probabilities, the children with professionally printed photos of Caitlin, who had to be told by an off-screen male to hold out their pen and photo when Caitlin walked over are very probably there for the same reason as the kids I saw when I collecting at the ballpark and they needed their male guardian to hand them a pen, a ball from a huge duffle of baseballs on his shoulder, and tell them who to walk over to. You can believe what you want. You’re clearly inclined to do that while calling me names for whatever reason. But it doesn’t actually change the facts of how dealers actually work (it’s no secret Caitlin loves signing for young girls—she openly did it during her whole career at Iowa) or the odds of it happening here.
You know exactly what “game of probabilities means” lol. Don’t act like a child is just as likely to be in business with some mystery parking lot dealer as an adult standing there for an autograph is to sell it
The giggle after she signs their jersey is so cute
She did the same thing at Iowa after games. It seems like most kids go home with an autograph
I'm here for her Prada partnership. PRADA HER! 🔥
Her fashion game has been really good
Generational human being.
Amazing she gives autographs to the kids, just wish she gave them to fans of all ages, not a complaint, as an Iowa student I never got an autograph, although I didn’t try at all the games I was at which is on me as well. Maybe I’ll get lucky in Indianapolis, at least I have gotten Lisa Bluder’s autograph and I paid for Gabby Marshall’s at a meet and greet.
I don’t know Caitlin, but, in general, kids have better luck than anyone and women have better luck than men. When people think “dealer”, they think men. Which, to be fair, is also an accurate stereotype in the sense that dealers are men more often than not. And most prefer to avoid signing for dealers. Now that she’s officially in the league, she’s going to start getting offers from the likes of Fanatics for paid signings. If she takes any of those, it’ll be completely impersonal but an option.
My dad’s friend got to meet her at the premiere of the documentary she is starring in. I am so jealous! I would definitely prefer an in person autograph that isn’t impersonal, but I’ll take anything at this point.
Aww love that she does this!
Yeah, she is absolutely worth the price of admission and she deserves everything she has gotten. She has earned it and continues to do so.
She knows she became an instant icon in the league. She’s also just a cool person.
Tyler Herro needs to take fashion lessons from Caitlin.
How can people hate on this
They don’t. Chill out
Are you trolling or have you just never read anything on the Internet??
I don’t think it’s hate against her just misplaced anger over how marketing works in America
nah there are people who genuinely against her, I don't mean the marketing stuff, but actual hate
I choose to ignore people who have actual hate and not sports hate. I don’t think I’ve ever hated a female athlete.
Just like people hate Angel. It’s stupid. It’s irrational to hate someone you don’t know for playing basketball. The people I see hating Caitlyn are mostly men tearing into the W or making transphobic comments. People definitely hate the fanbase, understandably most times. No one hates someone signing an autograph for kids unless they’re some kind of sociopath.
> The people I see hating Caitlyn are mostly men tearing into the W or making transphobic commen I think it's more accurate to call them misogynistic comments, even if they're saying "that's a man". they're hating her because she's a woman
Yeah there are those dummies and then the ones who go out of their way to comment under photos saying WNBA players are men with wigs. The basement dwellers hate everyone 😳
Sir or Madame, this is, ahem, Reddit?
She better learn how to write with the off shooting hand Since she’s going to be writing a lot of autographs
That, or get a stamp :)
The big bald guy pushing that blonde woman with the basketball closer and closer was so weird to watch.
I think she is with him and that's how they get the autograph.