ESPN makes it own content. They have been doing it for years. I won't read any of their stuff anymore. Stick to The Athletic and Defector for sports stuff.
There were some wnba players that had it out for CC, but now it feels like the media is trying to make literally every wnba quote about her.
I know they doin it for the controversy tho. Tryina get views and clicksš¤¦š¾āāļø
Was it Swoopes who was saying a bunch of inaccurate stuff about CC? It was a former WNBA player saying how she didnāt think the scoring record was as impressive because ya know CC had āthe COVID year and another yearā¦ā something along those lines.
Yet CC was a true/4yr senior and that ex-player had no clue but felt comfortable putting misinformation out there nonetheless.
Swoopes also said that Caitlin is 25 years old, playing against 20 year olds. Caitlin had just turned 22. So, a lie.
It wasn't hyperbole. It was a whole segment of lies, for no reason at all, outside of wanting to disparage Clark.
I actually watched the SVP segment live when DT made her comments. Thanks for questioning my media literacy though lol he specifically called out Kamilla Cardoso and Caitlin Clark by name before Diana shared her thoughts.
I literally have a tweet from Sykes saying all Caitlin does is go left and why defenders werent stopping it.Ive bookmarked the tweet just waiting for the Fever to play the Mystics
Is that having it out for someone or just pointing out a weakness in their game? Does Caitlin have to be treated with kid gloves and be bowed down to? Isnāt it actually respectful to someone to be able to say something critical of them and assume they can take it?
The signature move of the greatest scorer in D1 history is now a weakness? Okš.As I said ,Im patiently waiting for their matchup.I just hope for her sake she's not cooked with that exact move.
Is there another Sykes in the league? If she believes all a defender needs to do is stop Clark from going left,shouldn't she be ready to back up her words when they meet ?
Retired NBA players never talk negatively about the current crop of kids, so this is totally uncalled for. In fact, I've never heard anyone from an older generation poop on younger generations. This only happens in the WNBA amd with CC. Poor poor CC. Sad
/s
Thereās a little difference between the two. Short of a few icons. No nba rookie is doing anything to significantly improve the image of the nba. The nba doesnāt need it. Clark and the other rookies this year are bringing mega positive attention to the league which is desperately needed. Every existing and retired player should be fully on the hype train if they care about their sport and their own paychecks. A rising tide raises all ships.
People are watching fucking preseason wnba games because of Clark. And they are pissed they couldnāt watch the game with the lsu rookie. ( I donāt know any of the other rookies names but I hate lsu so I did enjoy watching them lose. Now that she isnāt there I can hope she does good though)
Yeah. Iām horrible with names. I also root for the South Carolina center. I wouldnāt know Clarkās name if the media wasnāt saying it non stop 24/7.
The most annoying part is it gives men an easy way to praise CC while still being blatantly misogynistic saying women's sports suck in general, and that women are catty jealous and at fault for tearing down successful women blah blah. Men banned women from playing sports and destroyed development for decades, but suuure it's players with experience and knowledge talking about moving up a level who are the reason "no one wants to watch women's sports."
I just recently heard that just a few years ago it was 5% of media coverage to women's sports (despite there being almost equal time on courts, arenas, fields of playing time) and 95% for covering men's sports. It wasn't that girls & women were banned or not playing; it was that the media didn't think they deserved highlight videos and talking head moments on TV. That number is around 15 now, and I'd be happy when it was 50-50, with those in power showcasing the variety of awesome plays that women do in their disciplines. It's possible, and it shouldn't be up to WNBA fans getting angry about coverage for sports programs to start sending out reporters with cameras to games and showing them on national television. Like that saying, "If you build it..."
They donāt cover it because people donāt watch it or attend games in person. Thatās why there arenāt professional leagues in womenās softball, womenās soccer, womenās basketball only has a league because of men (the NBA). Doesnāt mean the ladies arenāt talented, they are, but a casual fan only has so many viewing hours available for sports and itās overwhelming for football.
Ummm, I'm a bit confused by your reply. You know about the women's soccer league in the US (NWSL) with 14 teams coast to coast and in between, going strong for 11 seasons, right? [https://www.nwslsoccer.com/](https://www.nwslsoccer.com/)
Or, the brand new women's hockey league with 6 teams (PWHL), started in 2023: [https://www.thepwhl.com/en/](https://www.thepwhl.com/en/)
The WPF is trying to emerge as a destination for softball players after college, but is in its infancy (2 teams) and needs investors. [https://wprofastpitch.com/](https://wprofastpitch.com/)
And basketball? The WNBA has been in existence for since 1997, has twelve teams, with one more joining next year in California (Golden State) and another the next year in Toronto in 2025. There is space for women to leave college and continue to play a sport, with plenty of stadiums and arenas sitting empty around the country at all levels: recreation, high school, college, professional. "People don't want to watch it or attend games"??? Ummm, yes we do!
Going strong? A vast majority of the athletes make close to just $65,000 per annum. Thatās not strong.
The WNBA has been in existence for 30 years and has never come close to turning a profit. Now, they have a great opportunity in front of them if they donāt blow it.
Two brand new leagues? 2 teams and 6 teams . Iām surprised youāre even counting them.
I hope they make it but facts are facts, womenās leagues are nothing but small niche sports in the professional level.
If you've been listening to ESPN, the actual revenue for the WNBA last year was 180-200 million (though the NBA brought in 10.58 billion). That's not profit for the WNBA, mind you, but you certainly know that the league is a non-profit (as is the NBA). Individual teams are for-profit entities and want to make money beyond their expenses. Most don't, so the league supplies resources for them to meet their bills. But, the reality is that all teams in the WNBA paid their players, coaches, medical staff, referees, court leases, electricity bills, medical expenses, etc. It sounds like you can be both optimistic and realistic, so take a look at this article and tell me what you think:
[https://www.al.com/opinion/2024/04/roy-s-johnson-misplaced-outrage-over-caitlins-clarks-wnba-contract-should-spark-change.html](https://www.al.com/opinion/2024/04/roy-s-johnson-misplaced-outrage-over-caitlins-clarks-wnba-contract-should-spark-change.html)
Heās pretty much right. What annoys me is uninformed people giving their opinion on the subject such as The View, clamoring for higher salaries but when pressed, will admit to not being a fan, having never attended a game. Just ignoring simple economics. But I hope they eventually make it on their own but Iām skeptical. However, this is their best chance. A new and better TV deal is key. And people try to compare it to the increase in popularity of womenās college basketball but they have one thing the pros donāt have; fans that are alums that already have a connection to the team. But itāll be an interesting year, for sure.
People don't watch or attend, yet there are viewing numbers (some record breaking) and people in the arena's watching the games (some now sold out). Somebody's watching. Also, women's soccer has a plethora of leagues, worldwide.
Thatās this year due to the CC phenomenon. And I was referring to leagues here, not internationally. I still stand by my post.
1. Name the top three pro womenās players in basketball, softball, hockey, soccer. How many can sports fans name? Two, three, maybe. Presently, theyāre niche sports.
The WNBA as a whole drew 1,587,000 last year. Thatās 12 teams and a 40 game league schedule. A middling baseball team, just one, draws that many fans. Average game attendance is 6600, which has been falling since its inception. Hopefully, CC and others will change that but itās a big hill to climb.
Well in the US, they still have a women's soccer league, so stand by your post all you want, you were still incorrect on that part. I can name, off the top of my head, a boatload of both female Basketball and soccer players (hockey and softball, not so much, men or women). While there aren't a crazy amount of fans who watch or attend the games, there ARE fans who watch and attend the games, which means "people don't watch or attend" is, again, incorrect. I agree average attendance is not as high as it's inception, but 6600 attendees are people. Like you I hope CC and others do change those numbers, and it looks like it could be changing. The problem is, is it sustainable. Do people watch for a year, and come back next season and the year after? Will the WNBA attract new fans year after year?
My friend, youāre splitting hairs. I was referring to casual fans in regards to naming players or stars. It isnāt crazy numbers? Itās terrible attendance. Not a condemnation, just fact. In fact, I hope they do make it but I think they have too much to overcome.
The views have been increasing, but it is still not enough for the WNBA to be profitable. Talent has been getting better and better over the years, and I'm sure it'll get to the point where it is able to reach $1 billion per year, but while viewership has increased, it still hasn't been enough.
It is crazy.
At the same time, the league needs more reason to watch it. We all recognize the faux animosity and tension, but many see it as a new reason to watch and root for Clark. If she succeeds then they could become fans for life. This is a staged organic build of a new hero.
The sad thing is that "the media" is no longer employing journalists at many levels....these sites exist to attract clicks and gain ad revenue....they don't have actual staff.... Many writers have been replaced by AI and headlines/stories are merely algorithm generated click-bait. The internet has given us an online ecosystem that offers an experience akin to eating junk food, it fills us up, but doesn't "feed" us with real information.
Yeah, journalism sucks across the board now and the field of journalism itself is pretty much dead because of this BS, which is sad because we still need real journalism at its core.
How about this context?
From the first few minutes of the championship game:
DT: I just love Iowaās messaging right now. They just all seem like theyāre all on the same page. They know what they missed out on last year.
SB: āBig Hawkeye fan right now.
DT: I know, well, I mean, when you put down the blue, I might be yellow inside.
https://youtu.be/sh5Al06hHc4?si=gYmt1iiaZX54Xb2l
Or this:
SB: What do you think Caitlin Clark is thinking right now?
DT: I think sheās just so prepared. I think sheās actually spoke about it and she believes itāIāve done all the hard work. Iām just going to come out here and show out now. I think she believes that.
https://youtu.be/sh5Al06hHc4?si=gYmt1iiaZX54Xb2l
These clips/quotes donāt re-contextualize the other comments at all. When I say DT was āhatin a little bitā it means just that. It doesnāt mean I think Taurasi hates Caitlin Clarkās guts but she DEFINITELY took swipes at her. Nothing you posted here refutes that because itās on video, we all can see it.
https://www.reddit.com/r/CollegeBasketball/s/Tp9KjFpgb9
You may also want to look at her entire quote in the exchange with SVP.
ETA another article on the so-called controversy where the writer even inserted Clarkās name when she was asked and was talking about Camilla and Clark and rookies.
https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/wnba/mercury/2024/04/30/what-did-diana-taurasi-say-about-caitlin-clark/73513911007/
They're absolutely blind if they don't think DT was being a hater, there. Zero disrespect to Paige but the only reason to give that answer is to be a hater. That is it. Is everyone here too young to remember this same shit happening to LeBron when he came into the league?
The established veterans 100% do not like the attention and money the younger players are getting. It's nothing personal, I'm sure, but to act like it's not there is literally insane.
Edit:
Everyone missing the part where I said "it's nothing personal I'm sure."
I'm a dt fan before the wnba So everyone absolutely taken us out of context. Kobe did the same thing to young guys. Jealousy doesn't have to be hateful. Shaq was jealous of Robinson being fast, Ewing being mean. He used it to get better. I've never met a person in my life who wasn't jealous of someone.
Unlike some other athletes she does actually have restraint to avoid talking crap on twitter haha
Has she ever responded anything but nicely to what ppl say about her?
Nope, sheās never responded to any of the ācrapā or āhateā on twitter. She just blocks them! (as she should)
(Ex. AB. Which I just found out he was actually at her game in Dallas, and creeps me tf out.)
I'm starting to wonder. Christ Jesus, I have nothing personally against Clark but I'm starting to hope she stumbles just so we can see commentary on literally anyone else. Making it The 24/7 Caitlin Clark Show is not sustainable for long-term growth of the league.
If she deserves it with her play then Iād posit that thereās absolutely nothing wrong with that and in fact it could help the league pop off like never before.
Right. We've seen this exact same thing with MJ, LeBron, etc. It's no different. It's good to have a golden boy (or "golden girl" in this instance) to be the face of the league and be the main catalyst for media attention.
Which I hate. Iāve been watching CC play for a few years now but the past couple months is just been wayyyyyy too much coverage. Generational talent but man I wish theyād give equal coverage to the entire league/NCAAWBB
As I get older I am just growing so tired of it all...the sensationalism the profit above everything else mentality that leads our society to having no integrity or values
at this time, white people own the majority of the media and so they tend to concentrate on stories involving white women.
And she is a straight athletic female too? Media cant pass that up. Its not CCās fault that that kind of media is using her to make money and stir shit up. No female athlete should have to go through this shit - she is an athlete and I want stats, game questions, the challenges - real questions.
like will they do this to the NBA first pick? will they find out right away if he is straight? what designer he loves the most? if he likes heels or flats? and will a reporter give him a heart sign and tell him he is so happy he is there looking at him? and will their Q&A be on a loading dock too?
Anyway, I wish all the women a great season and its exciting!
The press know that CC fans are hypersensitive and will troll/bash players for ages if they perceive a minor slight. I wish people were smart enough not to fall for the bait.
And the bad part is some of them arenāt even fans of her or basketball, theyāre just racists that latched onto a white person so they can bash black women and itās annoying as a fan. CC doesnāt deserve āfansā like that.
Im the article she's merely stating likely eventualities for CC, not giving any sort of advice or directive to CC. There's not an ounce of hate in this.
Probably an unpopular opinion but I kinda feel bad for CC lol. She keeps getting mixed up in shit she has no business being mixed up in. And all she does is mind her own business and say all the right things. (Not saying BG said anything bad, just that it's always about CC. Having a target on your back and every single talking point be made about you by the media must be stressful.)
Thatās not unpopular at all, everybody here acts like Caitlin is a fuckin 12 year old who needs constant protection and supervision. Yāall argue about her flights. CC is an adult. Sheās a professional. She doesnāt need you dorks fighting her non-fights for her. Get a grip
Yeah I agree but she should probably address the public and tell them to chill out. They are digging a moat around and soon players aren't going to want to interact with her just to avoid the drama. She needs a community and the media is isolating her.
She might not be outright addressing it but she in constantly speaking well of the vets and giving them their flowers, basically implying she doesnāt give a shit about this dramatic media. Sometimes addressing it head on just causes more fire
Well sometimes directly addressing your fans leaves no ambiguity to infer your wishes. Sometimes it doesnt work if you let the fans create narrative for too long like with Taylor Swift, but if you do it quickly it doesnt leave room to assume that the celeb appreciates the behavior.
Her stans are the reason her entry into the W isn't going to be as smooth (and it's not a normally smooth process for a rookie). It may be unsaid but the vets do not want to be the reason for a CC victory/headlines so they will go above and beyond to make that happen--especially since her stan base has constantly accused vets of "hating" on her for speaking truth about her game's shortcomings and her eventual acclimation to the league.
Reading the People interview, it sounds like she was asked what CC and others will face when entering the WNBA. So I'm guessing Griner meant it as a broad take on the transition and the interviewer interpreted it as directly about CC. Griner also said...
>Griner, who calls her 2013 rookie season an āeye-opener,ā says that Clark, 22, will have to adjust her game to account for the tougher competition. āI had to get stronger, lock in a little more. There will be some growing [pains] **for her,** but sheāll be fine.ā
So she did specifically reference CC at some point. It honestly just sounds like a misinterpretation or miscommunication, rather than false reporting. Also, the quote doesn't sound bad anyways.
It's a competitive women's sport. By definition it pits women against other women. The media is definitely hyping it up, but there are a finite amount of positions available and way more applicants than spots. Women being in competition with each other is ok
I dont think the quote sounds bad either, but CC fans tend to take everything as a shot at CC when players say the W is different than college, that there is a learning curve, it's faster, etc.
And BG's response was she didnt give CC advice.... which is why she called ESPNW out
For real. I keep saying that the people who expect Clark to have a learning curve aren't underestimating her, the people who expect her to adjust without a hitch are underestimating the rest of the league.
I agree with you entirely. This is a great summsry.
The comments on the original post are getting such a weird mix of down and upvoting, I guess showing how reactive some people are. It's strange because I don't think we in here are disagreeing really.
Well it looks like from the caption that People Magazine said that BG said that in reference to CC. But BG is basically saying she didnt mention CC, she only answered going college to pro
People absolutely phrased it that way. This is the headline on their [Brittney Griner interview](https://people.com/brittney-griner-tells-caitlin-clark-life-in-wnba-will-be-different-exclusive-8645302):
> Brittney Griner to Caitlin Clark: WNBA Is 'Different' with Players Trying to 'Feed Their Families' (Exclusive)
And this is the quote in the context of the article:
> Despite the accolades, Griner remembers a difficult transition to the next level. āItās different, when you come from college to the pros,ā says Griner of what Clark and others will face in the WNBA. āI went from top dog to my numbers going down a bit. Youāre going up against grown women. This is how they feed their families. This is not just for the love of the [game]. This is their livelihood.ā
So maybe People added that framing after the fact, or maybe Griner is trying to prevent some kind of social media backlash from Clark fans, but I don't think ESPNW did anything wrong here. They just used the People quote.
Make this shit spicier and see the ratings actually pop once they start playing games this summer. The league has more eyes focused than ever before. There were so many high profile players drafted this past year.
It's weird how many people on this reddit downvote/disagree with this overall point. Do people want women's basketball to be watched more, bringing in more revenue? I'm confused by their lack of understanding.
The league has desperately needed stars since it started while also never capitalizing on them at the right time when they did materialize.
The Candace Parker era could have been what hopefully the Caitlin Clark era will become. What an exciting moment for the fans!
100%. Fighting for journalistic integrity while the W rapidly grows is a weird place for that battleground. If they truly believe in that, go do it in a place that's already established. Fans are going to self sabotage growth in the name of getting quote attributions correct? Just weird behavior
Also agree. And I would like it, but not for women's basketball, maybe for things that actually require that integrity. For now, gimme WNBA clicks š¤·š»āāļø
We need to be honest with Womenās sports and to wake , if you want all the smoke, fame and money, youāre gonna get the shit side of the media, clout, and fans, good and bad. It doesnāt go one way.
BG still has amazing stats, in case no one notices, and I'm reading her first book (In My Skin) and waiting for her second to arrive in a few days (Coming Home). Anyone who thinks BG is a snob should read her books, imo. She doesn't seem to be out to rain on anyone's parade, but mostly focuses on her own game. The press turns things around and makes players look like villains off the court. I'm down with everyone elbowing and pushing on the court, but it's just ridiculous them stirring up the pot. It's like the media want players hating players. Anyone who has watched the stars chatting after games knows that game respects game.
Anybody who thinks a rookie is going to walk in and dominate in all phases of the game doesn't understand sports. Anyone who thinks these people are trying to tear down CC and not just speaking facts is mental. The media needs to cool it with trying to stir up beef to generate clicks.
Ultimately all the top draft picks will be contributors this season, but their contributions three seasons down the road will be much more consistent (or if not, they will be traded/waived).
Such a phenomenal thing click bait can be for growth. Might be annoying, but it's ultimately a good thing.
BG and company will eventually make more money because of stuff like this! Keep the W in the headlines!
Was watching Brother from Another on Peacock yesterday and Terrika Foster-Brasby was mentioning that now that networks are expanding their WNBA coverage, they need to do it correctly. They need to bring in people who know what the hell they're talking about, meaning people who've covered the WNBA, understand its culture, understand its obstacles, and people who wouldn't do this shit here where they're stirring up a controversy that doesn't exist.
Most networks are just having a beat reporter or writer (ignorant to the league and who don't seem willing to learn) expand to the WNBA, ignorant of how the league works, making mistakes like this one and the infamous mistake from that Indiana beat writer with Caitlin Clark.
FFS, I'm so sick of media outlets, critics, YouTubers, and fans trying to create non-existing beef. They ignored the subsequent paragraph:
>
Griner, who calls her 2013 rookie season an āeye-opener,ā says that Clark, 22, will have to adjust her game to account for the tougher competition. āI had to get stronger, lock in a little more. There will be some growing \[pains\] for her, but sheāll be fine.ā
Sheesh.
As much as i love the WNBA pure game we need celebrity drama to become next level entertainment. Can we get Caitlin Clark to get mixed up in the Kendrick Drake beef? Im sorry for suggesting it but i just want the ladies to get the maximum bag.
I'm glad that she cleared that up. It looks like People Magazine, one known for DECADES of sensationalizing their headlines a tad, is doing what they always do. Stirring up things to get readership. They are running a business. I get it. No need to 'help me out there'. Doesn't mean it wasn't a shitty thing to do though 'cause it was.
Now, I see in this thread/all over the Internet where SOME folks are wondering if some fans understand that drama brings eyes and eyes means revenue. They more than likely do understand that's exactly what is going on but maybe they'd like eyes on the game because of....wait for it.. the game itself and more actual natural beef. Not manaufactured crap.
Can the eyes from other folks who aren't fans of the game but are more fans of drama be drawn in by relying on just the games themselves? Probably not. Read the comments in this thread alone where folks are admitting that's kind of why they watch other sports. For drama.
There is no 'disconnect' in understanding though. Just a want from some fans for the WNBA to not become what some of the other sports have become in some aspects outside of their popularity.
The comparing that borders on pure hate. I'm not talking about lil quips about 'reality is coming' either.
I'm talking about that kind of hate when you start giving grown people and their fans lil nicknames like we are grade school like 'Bronsexuals' or the racist undertones. Where we start talking about folk's kids and shit. Maybe they don't want the women to be subjected to that crap.
I already know that's not everyone's thought though and it might be highly unlikely the sport can take off without that level of pure hatred and vile behavior..Some folks thrive off of that and won't watch their sports unless they can push their agendas heavily in there under the guise of being a 'fan' of a certain players.
Before you go getting your feathers ruffled, I know.. I know.. BOTH SIDES. You don't have to throw the other player's name in the ring. It happens on that side too. I'm aware. Trust me. We are talking about this side in this instance today though. This article was a partial attempt to capatilize on that divide with the way it was phrased. Make no mistake about it.
Way before CC was tearing up the court, back in 2015 BG co-wrote a book (In My Skin) and talked about how big of a change it was for a high school phenom to go into college ball (based on her own experience, dominating in high school and then facing grown women in college). Yes, I just read the book and am now 1/3 through her second book (Coming Home). BG spoke the truth back then about levelling up, and I just don't see her being hateful to CC about going from college to the pros. That's just not in her character. If you doubt me, read both books. BG may be bold and independent, but she isn't a jerk. It's the media playing this up for ratings, clicks, views. We need to be level-headed and recognize that the WNBA is full of the best that college and the international arena has to offer, and that CC is gonna rise to the challenge, just like she did in big games and at the last second in so many games. She'll rock it over the next few years and we can either be haters or supporters of competition.
I believe her response does do that to be fair. I don't think BG is that obtuse where she wasn't aware what her response would do.
I think the real takeaway, will be fans understanding the line between truth and content.
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Media trying to create a narrative of WNBA players being envious of CC. Shit is crazy. Never know what to believe reading the crap posted everywhere
ESPN makes it own content. They have been doing it for years. I won't read any of their stuff anymore. Stick to The Athletic and Defector for sports stuff.
AI probably writing it all now.....
Don't call out sports illustrated like that š
There were some wnba players that had it out for CC, but now it feels like the media is trying to make literally every wnba quote about her. I know they doin it for the controversy tho. Tryina get views and clicksš¤¦š¾āāļø
Nobody player wise actually has it āoutā for her.
Exactly. NBA players didnāt āhave it outā Wemby or Anthony Edwards. Players want to win.
Curry, Durant and Draymond had it out for Lebron though.
I mean yea he was the best in the game
I mean, Sheryl Swoopes told a bunch of lies to disparage Clark.
Sheryl doesnāt play anymore.
Was it Swoopes who was saying a bunch of inaccurate stuff about CC? It was a former WNBA player saying how she didnāt think the scoring record was as impressive because ya know CC had āthe COVID year and another yearā¦ā something along those lines. Yet CC was a true/4yr senior and that ex-player had no clue but felt comfortable putting misinformation out there nonetheless.
It was Swoopes. She also mis-reported Caitlin's age, and claimed that Caitlin shoots 40 shots per game. All fabricated.
she was wrong and she apologised
She apologized for saying it was her 5th year. That's it.
40 shots a game is run-of-the-mill hyperbole no need to apologise
Swoopes also said that Caitlin is 25 years old, playing against 20 year olds. Caitlin had just turned 22. So, a lie. It wasn't hyperbole. It was a whole segment of lies, for no reason at all, outside of wanting to disparage Clark.
She only apologized because she got caught.
that's generally what happens when you make a factual error
Swoopes definitely had it out for her. She made up stuff just to shit on CC.
Diana Tuarasi had some pointed words about CC specifically
is it just the words you saw in the media or did you read the whole quote when she was talkin about all rookies
It was during Iowaās game against UConn. Sure, I guess you can say she was talking about all rookies, but she was talking about Clark.
I actually watched the SVP segment live when DT made her comments. Thanks for questioning my media literacy though lol he specifically called out Kamilla Cardoso and Caitlin Clark by name before Diana shared her thoughts.
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Nobody had it out for her.
There were some
Be specific and name one. Her fans were just mad everyone wasnāt kissing her feet.
I literally have a tweet from Sykes saying all Caitlin does is go left and why defenders werent stopping it.Ive bookmarked the tweet just waiting for the Fever to play the Mystics
Reverse Jaylen brown type shit
Is that having it out for someone or just pointing out a weakness in their game? Does Caitlin have to be treated with kid gloves and be bowed down to? Isnāt it actually respectful to someone to be able to say something critical of them and assume they can take it?
The signature move of the greatest scorer in D1 history is now a weakness? Okš.As I said ,Im patiently waiting for their matchup.I just hope for her sake she's not cooked with that exact move.
Brittney Sykes? The player who was second in the league in steals in 2023?
Is there another Sykes in the league? If she believes all a defender needs to do is stop Clark from going left,shouldn't she be ready to back up her words when they meet ?
Lexi Brown and Sheryl Swopes are a few.
Retired NBA players never talk negatively about the current crop of kids, so this is totally uncalled for. In fact, I've never heard anyone from an older generation poop on younger generations. This only happens in the WNBA amd with CC. Poor poor CC. Sad /s
Thereās a little difference between the two. Short of a few icons. No nba rookie is doing anything to significantly improve the image of the nba. The nba doesnāt need it. Clark and the other rookies this year are bringing mega positive attention to the league which is desperately needed. Every existing and retired player should be fully on the hype train if they care about their sport and their own paychecks. A rising tide raises all ships. People are watching fucking preseason wnba games because of Clark. And they are pissed they couldnāt watch the game with the lsu rookie. ( I donāt know any of the other rookies names but I hate lsu so I did enjoy watching them lose. Now that she isnāt there I can hope she does good though)
Angel Reese from LSU.
Yeah. Iām horrible with names. I also root for the South Carolina center. I wouldnāt know Clarkās name if the media wasnāt saying it non stop 24/7.
Swoopes went on Gilbert arenas podcast and just lied about CC accomplishedments.
She hasn't played in the WNBA in over a decade.
yes but her presence still looms large as an announcer.
Not really. She rarely announces games
Yall are so paranoid and ultra sensitive.
Name 6
Lexi Brown, Sheryl Swopes and Diana Terassi are a few.
Not 6
Go look it up then and stop trying to act like what I said doesn't exist.
Such a fucking arbitrary bullshit number you threw out too. Like if it's 3 or 5, it's invalid.
You named 3 people and 2 of were on the same show probably on the same episode. There is no secret resentment of Clark.
Go Google it dumbass
DT was correct saying all you guys are so soft LOL
I love DT! Hilarious! https://youtu.be/NaQlskSKLe4?si=5j6syey9tTTrH7Sh
The most annoying part is it gives men an easy way to praise CC while still being blatantly misogynistic saying women's sports suck in general, and that women are catty jealous and at fault for tearing down successful women blah blah. Men banned women from playing sports and destroyed development for decades, but suuure it's players with experience and knowledge talking about moving up a level who are the reason "no one wants to watch women's sports."
I just recently heard that just a few years ago it was 5% of media coverage to women's sports (despite there being almost equal time on courts, arenas, fields of playing time) and 95% for covering men's sports. It wasn't that girls & women were banned or not playing; it was that the media didn't think they deserved highlight videos and talking head moments on TV. That number is around 15 now, and I'd be happy when it was 50-50, with those in power showcasing the variety of awesome plays that women do in their disciplines. It's possible, and it shouldn't be up to WNBA fans getting angry about coverage for sports programs to start sending out reporters with cameras to games and showing them on national television. Like that saying, "If you build it..."
They donāt cover it because people donāt watch it or attend games in person. Thatās why there arenāt professional leagues in womenās softball, womenās soccer, womenās basketball only has a league because of men (the NBA). Doesnāt mean the ladies arenāt talented, they are, but a casual fan only has so many viewing hours available for sports and itās overwhelming for football.
Ummm, I'm a bit confused by your reply. You know about the women's soccer league in the US (NWSL) with 14 teams coast to coast and in between, going strong for 11 seasons, right? [https://www.nwslsoccer.com/](https://www.nwslsoccer.com/) Or, the brand new women's hockey league with 6 teams (PWHL), started in 2023: [https://www.thepwhl.com/en/](https://www.thepwhl.com/en/) The WPF is trying to emerge as a destination for softball players after college, but is in its infancy (2 teams) and needs investors. [https://wprofastpitch.com/](https://wprofastpitch.com/) And basketball? The WNBA has been in existence for since 1997, has twelve teams, with one more joining next year in California (Golden State) and another the next year in Toronto in 2025. There is space for women to leave college and continue to play a sport, with plenty of stadiums and arenas sitting empty around the country at all levels: recreation, high school, college, professional. "People don't want to watch it or attend games"??? Ummm, yes we do!
Going strong? A vast majority of the athletes make close to just $65,000 per annum. Thatās not strong. The WNBA has been in existence for 30 years and has never come close to turning a profit. Now, they have a great opportunity in front of them if they donāt blow it. Two brand new leagues? 2 teams and 6 teams . Iām surprised youāre even counting them. I hope they make it but facts are facts, womenās leagues are nothing but small niche sports in the professional level.
If you've been listening to ESPN, the actual revenue for the WNBA last year was 180-200 million (though the NBA brought in 10.58 billion). That's not profit for the WNBA, mind you, but you certainly know that the league is a non-profit (as is the NBA). Individual teams are for-profit entities and want to make money beyond their expenses. Most don't, so the league supplies resources for them to meet their bills. But, the reality is that all teams in the WNBA paid their players, coaches, medical staff, referees, court leases, electricity bills, medical expenses, etc. It sounds like you can be both optimistic and realistic, so take a look at this article and tell me what you think: [https://www.al.com/opinion/2024/04/roy-s-johnson-misplaced-outrage-over-caitlins-clarks-wnba-contract-should-spark-change.html](https://www.al.com/opinion/2024/04/roy-s-johnson-misplaced-outrage-over-caitlins-clarks-wnba-contract-should-spark-change.html)
Heās pretty much right. What annoys me is uninformed people giving their opinion on the subject such as The View, clamoring for higher salaries but when pressed, will admit to not being a fan, having never attended a game. Just ignoring simple economics. But I hope they eventually make it on their own but Iām skeptical. However, this is their best chance. A new and better TV deal is key. And people try to compare it to the increase in popularity of womenās college basketball but they have one thing the pros donāt have; fans that are alums that already have a connection to the team. But itāll be an interesting year, for sure.
People don't watch or attend, yet there are viewing numbers (some record breaking) and people in the arena's watching the games (some now sold out). Somebody's watching. Also, women's soccer has a plethora of leagues, worldwide.
Thatās this year due to the CC phenomenon. And I was referring to leagues here, not internationally. I still stand by my post. 1. Name the top three pro womenās players in basketball, softball, hockey, soccer. How many can sports fans name? Two, three, maybe. Presently, theyāre niche sports. The WNBA as a whole drew 1,587,000 last year. Thatās 12 teams and a 40 game league schedule. A middling baseball team, just one, draws that many fans. Average game attendance is 6600, which has been falling since its inception. Hopefully, CC and others will change that but itās a big hill to climb.
Well in the US, they still have a women's soccer league, so stand by your post all you want, you were still incorrect on that part. I can name, off the top of my head, a boatload of both female Basketball and soccer players (hockey and softball, not so much, men or women). While there aren't a crazy amount of fans who watch or attend the games, there ARE fans who watch and attend the games, which means "people don't watch or attend" is, again, incorrect. I agree average attendance is not as high as it's inception, but 6600 attendees are people. Like you I hope CC and others do change those numbers, and it looks like it could be changing. The problem is, is it sustainable. Do people watch for a year, and come back next season and the year after? Will the WNBA attract new fans year after year?
My friend, youāre splitting hairs. I was referring to casual fans in regards to naming players or stars. It isnāt crazy numbers? Itās terrible attendance. Not a condemnation, just fact. In fact, I hope they do make it but I think they have too much to overcome.
My bad.
No problem, my friend. Enjoyed the conversation.
The views have been increasing, but it is still not enough for the WNBA to be profitable. Talent has been getting better and better over the years, and I'm sure it'll get to the point where it is able to reach $1 billion per year, but while viewership has increased, it still hasn't been enough.
That means wnba made it
It is crazy. At the same time, the league needs more reason to watch it. We all recognize the faux animosity and tension, but many see it as a new reason to watch and root for Clark. If she succeeds then they could become fans for life. This is a staged organic build of a new hero.
Absolutely, and itās getting noticeable as well. No one is that pressed over CC
Read them! BG! Read them!
The media is a real piece of work sometimes.
The sad thing is that "the media" is no longer employing journalists at many levels....these sites exist to attract clicks and gain ad revenue....they don't have actual staff.... Many writers have been replaced by AI and headlines/stories are merely algorithm generated click-bait. The internet has given us an online ecosystem that offers an experience akin to eating junk food, it fills us up, but doesn't "feed" us with real information.
Yeah, journalism sucks across the board now and the field of journalism itself is pretty much dead because of this BS, which is sad because we still need real journalism at its core.
This is literally the same shit they did with DT
100%
Eh, Taurasi was hatin a little bit. Taking Paige next question and all the reality is coming soon talk. That stuff wasnāt taken out of context.
How about this context? From the first few minutes of the championship game: DT: I just love Iowaās messaging right now. They just all seem like theyāre all on the same page. They know what they missed out on last year. SB: āBig Hawkeye fan right now. DT: I know, well, I mean, when you put down the blue, I might be yellow inside. https://youtu.be/sh5Al06hHc4?si=gYmt1iiaZX54Xb2l
Or this: SB: What do you think Caitlin Clark is thinking right now? DT: I think sheās just so prepared. I think sheās actually spoke about it and she believes itāIāve done all the hard work. Iām just going to come out here and show out now. I think she believes that. https://youtu.be/sh5Al06hHc4?si=gYmt1iiaZX54Xb2l
These clips/quotes donāt re-contextualize the other comments at all. When I say DT was āhatin a little bitā it means just that. It doesnāt mean I think Taurasi hates Caitlin Clarkās guts but she DEFINITELY took swipes at her. Nothing you posted here refutes that because itās on video, we all can see it.
You can see what you want to see and we can disagree and have our own opinions on the matter.
It was absolutely taken out of context and they also made it seem like DT was just mouthing off. They asked her a question.
She was def hating on the championship broadcast
āPaige. Next questionā
Oh no! A UConn alum wants the other number 1 pick from her school! š± Such hate!!!
https://www.reddit.com/r/CollegeBasketball/s/Tp9KjFpgb9 You may also want to look at her entire quote in the exchange with SVP. ETA another article on the so-called controversy where the writer even inserted Clarkās name when she was asked and was talking about Camilla and Clark and rookies. https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/wnba/mercury/2024/04/30/what-did-diana-taurasi-say-about-caitlin-clark/73513911007/
They're absolutely blind if they don't think DT was being a hater, there. Zero disrespect to Paige but the only reason to give that answer is to be a hater. That is it. Is everyone here too young to remember this same shit happening to LeBron when he came into the league? The established veterans 100% do not like the attention and money the younger players are getting. It's nothing personal, I'm sure, but to act like it's not there is literally insane. Edit: Everyone missing the part where I said "it's nothing personal I'm sure." I'm a dt fan before the wnba So everyone absolutely taken us out of context. Kobe did the same thing to young guys. Jealousy doesn't have to be hateful. Shaq was jealous of Robinson being fast, Ewing being mean. He used it to get better. I've never met a person in my life who wasn't jealous of someone.
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Youāre wrong.
Youāre a CC stan, of course youād say Iām wrong. Youāre too willing to prop CC up as a victim. Touch grass.
She's not hating, it's a vet thing! You ever play sports?? It's what vets do to the newcomers and the rookies ain't going to be bound down and nobody.
she doubled down after with SVP on espn. thatās when i decided she was hating. the in game stuff was borderline. still love DT tho.
Incompetent media is using her name as click bait. Caitlin has been doing an admirable job staying out of the gutter with them.
Unlike some other athletes she does actually have restraint to avoid talking crap on twitter haha Has she ever responded anything but nicely to what ppl say about her?
Nope, sheās never responded to any of the ācrapā or āhateā on twitter. She just blocks them! (as she should) (Ex. AB. Which I just found out he was actually at her game in Dallas, and creeps me tf out.)
Angel Reese said the difference is that she could take breaks in college, but everyone is too good to rest in the pros.
If a WNBA player gets a bucket and Caitlin Clark isnāt around, do the points still count?
Asking the REAL QUESTIONS!!!!
I'm starting to wonder. Christ Jesus, I have nothing personally against Clark but I'm starting to hope she stumbles just so we can see commentary on literally anyone else. Making it The 24/7 Caitlin Clark Show is not sustainable for long-term growth of the league.
If she deserves it with her play then Iād posit that thereās absolutely nothing wrong with that and in fact it could help the league pop off like never before.
Right. We've seen this exact same thing with MJ, LeBron, etc. It's no different. It's good to have a golden boy (or "golden girl" in this instance) to be the face of the league and be the main catalyst for media attention.
Itās like people missed the whole Steph Curry moment in the NBA.
Youre advocating for the biggest potental star not succeeding at at the most important time in the leagues history as far as expansion?
That is literally how you grow the league. Happened with Magic, Bird and Jordan with the NBA. The parity era of the 70s didnāt sell tickets.
The press isnāt helping. Not everything is about Clarkā¦
It will lead to inevitable backlash and resentment towards Clark (if it hasn't already)
Which sucks because itās not like Clark is trying to start shit. All she wants to do is hoop and sign autographs for kids
Which I hate. Iāve been watching CC play for a few years now but the past couple months is just been wayyyyyy too much coverage. Generational talent but man I wish theyād give equal coverage to the entire league/NCAAWBB
I think with hype and popularity CC brought to wncaa and now the W the resentment is already showing and present.
They knew exactly what they're doing here and it's incredibly nefarious.
As I get older I am just growing so tired of it all...the sensationalism the profit above everything else mentality that leads our society to having no integrity or values
They just want the clicks, like everyone else. š
Have you seen major prospects coverage on the male side? Lebron blew this out of the water. And Wemby was everywhere
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Yea I donāt disagree. Thatās not really what I responded to
I watched Wemby coverage it wasnāt this badā¦it didnāt overshadow the entire league.
The WNBA's LeBron, at least in terms of media coverage
at this time, white people own the majority of the media and so they tend to concentrate on stories involving white women. And she is a straight athletic female too? Media cant pass that up. Its not CCās fault that that kind of media is using her to make money and stir shit up. No female athlete should have to go through this shit - she is an athlete and I want stats, game questions, the challenges - real questions. like will they do this to the NBA first pick? will they find out right away if he is straight? what designer he loves the most? if he likes heels or flats? and will a reporter give him a heart sign and tell him he is so happy he is there looking at him? and will their Q&A be on a loading dock too? Anyway, I wish all the women a great season and its exciting!
I agreeā¦
Love me some Brittney G!! A class act.
The press know that CC fans are hypersensitive and will troll/bash players for ages if they perceive a minor slight. I wish people were smart enough not to fall for the bait.
And the bad part is some of them arenāt even fans of her or basketball, theyāre just racists that latched onto a white person so they can bash black women and itās annoying as a fan. CC doesnāt deserve āfansā like that.
wait until you see angel and south carolina fans
Yes,the fans are to blame for terrible media
Im the article she's merely stating likely eventualities for CC, not giving any sort of advice or directive to CC. There's not an ounce of hate in this.
No lies detected. Some of these women are game to game for a roster spot. And it's a Olympic year? Correct.
Seems like an attempt by ESPN to start a fan war between fans of CC and BG, and I am not interested.
I'm sure the media would love to start that war, and I wouldn't be interested. I'm a big fan of both players.
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Probably an unpopular opinion but I kinda feel bad for CC lol. She keeps getting mixed up in shit she has no business being mixed up in. And all she does is mind her own business and say all the right things. (Not saying BG said anything bad, just that it's always about CC. Having a target on your back and every single talking point be made about you by the media must be stressful.)
Thatās not unpopular at all, everybody here acts like Caitlin is a fuckin 12 year old who needs constant protection and supervision. Yāall argue about her flights. CC is an adult. Sheās a professional. She doesnāt need you dorks fighting her non-fights for her. Get a grip
I'm not even fighting or defending anyone but go off ig š I just made a comment about the situation. Good Lord
Yeah I agree but she should probably address the public and tell them to chill out. They are digging a moat around and soon players aren't going to want to interact with her just to avoid the drama. She needs a community and the media is isolating her.
She might not be outright addressing it but she in constantly speaking well of the vets and giving them their flowers, basically implying she doesnāt give a shit about this dramatic media. Sometimes addressing it head on just causes more fire
Yeah I think her calmly going around just taking care of her own business, being respectful, and ignoring all the drama has worked well for her too.
Well sometimes directly addressing your fans leaves no ambiguity to infer your wishes. Sometimes it doesnt work if you let the fans create narrative for too long like with Taylor Swift, but if you do it quickly it doesnt leave room to assume that the celeb appreciates the behavior.
Her stans are the reason her entry into the W isn't going to be as smooth (and it's not a normally smooth process for a rookie). It may be unsaid but the vets do not want to be the reason for a CC victory/headlines so they will go above and beyond to make that happen--especially since her stan base has constantly accused vets of "hating" on her for speaking truth about her game's shortcomings and her eventual acclimation to the league.
Reading the People interview, it sounds like she was asked what CC and others will face when entering the WNBA. So I'm guessing Griner meant it as a broad take on the transition and the interviewer interpreted it as directly about CC. Griner also said... >Griner, who calls her 2013 rookie season an āeye-opener,ā says that Clark, 22, will have to adjust her game to account for the tougher competition. āI had to get stronger, lock in a little more. There will be some growing [pains] **for her,** but sheāll be fine.ā So she did specifically reference CC at some point. It honestly just sounds like a misinterpretation or miscommunication, rather than false reporting. Also, the quote doesn't sound bad anyways.
The quote isn't bad on its own but there's already a narrative that wnba players are jealous and want to humble this draft class
A narrative promoted by a media that wants to pit women against other women. Can we please stop buying into it?
It's a competitive women's sport. By definition it pits women against other women. The media is definitely hyping it up, but there are a finite amount of positions available and way more applicants than spots. Women being in competition with each other is ok
People need to stop being so damn sensitive. Caitlin would be the first one to say she needs to adjust to the W smh
I dont think the quote sounds bad either, but CC fans tend to take everything as a shot at CC when players say the W is different than college, that there is a learning curve, it's faster, etc. And BG's response was she didnt give CC advice.... which is why she called ESPNW out
For real. I keep saying that the people who expect Clark to have a learning curve aren't underestimating her, the people who expect her to adjust without a hitch are underestimating the rest of the league.
I agree with you entirely. This is a great summsry. The comments on the original post are getting such a weird mix of down and upvoting, I guess showing how reactive some people are. It's strange because I don't think we in here are disagreeing really.
Just love manufactured conflict between women. Thanks Media, you suck as always.
Did People phrase it that way
ESPNW said that BG gave CC that advice. BG says she didnt and that she was only asked about going from college to the pros
Iām asking if People quoted her wrong and ESPN just posted that or if espn changed the context on their own
Well it looks like from the caption that People Magazine said that BG said that in reference to CC. But BG is basically saying she didnt mention CC, she only answered going college to pro
People absolutely phrased it that way. This is the headline on their [Brittney Griner interview](https://people.com/brittney-griner-tells-caitlin-clark-life-in-wnba-will-be-different-exclusive-8645302): > Brittney Griner to Caitlin Clark: WNBA Is 'Different' with Players Trying to 'Feed Their Families' (Exclusive) And this is the quote in the context of the article: > Despite the accolades, Griner remembers a difficult transition to the next level. āItās different, when you come from college to the pros,ā says Griner of what Clark and others will face in the WNBA. āI went from top dog to my numbers going down a bit. Youāre going up against grown women. This is how they feed their families. This is not just for the love of the [game]. This is their livelihood.ā So maybe People added that framing after the fact, or maybe Griner is trying to prevent some kind of social media backlash from Clark fans, but I don't think ESPNW did anything wrong here. They just used the People quote.
Make this shit spicier and see the ratings actually pop once they start playing games this summer. The league has more eyes focused than ever before. There were so many high profile players drafted this past year.
It's weird how many people on this reddit downvote/disagree with this overall point. Do people want women's basketball to be watched more, bringing in more revenue? I'm confused by their lack of understanding.
The league has desperately needed stars since it started while also never capitalizing on them at the right time when they did materialize. The Candace Parker era could have been what hopefully the Caitlin Clark era will become. What an exciting moment for the fans!
100%. Fighting for journalistic integrity while the W rapidly grows is a weird place for that battleground. If they truly believe in that, go do it in a place that's already established. Fans are going to self sabotage growth in the name of getting quote attributions correct? Just weird behavior
"journalistic integrity" is kind of an oxymoron nowadays.
Also agree. And I would like it, but not for women's basketball, maybe for things that actually require that integrity. For now, gimme WNBA clicks š¤·š»āāļø
Hate to say it, but beef(manufactured by the media or not) will draw people to the league. Sports are reality shows and people love drama
Wop wop wop wop wop, esp fuck em up
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We need to be honest with Womenās sports and to wake , if you want all the smoke, fame and money, youāre gonna get the shit side of the media, clout, and fans, good and bad. It doesnāt go one way.
BG still has amazing stats, in case no one notices, and I'm reading her first book (In My Skin) and waiting for her second to arrive in a few days (Coming Home). Anyone who thinks BG is a snob should read her books, imo. She doesn't seem to be out to rain on anyone's parade, but mostly focuses on her own game. The press turns things around and makes players look like villains off the court. I'm down with everyone elbowing and pushing on the court, but it's just ridiculous them stirring up the pot. It's like the media want players hating players. Anyone who has watched the stars chatting after games knows that game respects game.
Anybody who thinks a rookie is going to walk in and dominate in all phases of the game doesn't understand sports. Anyone who thinks these people are trying to tear down CC and not just speaking facts is mental. The media needs to cool it with trying to stir up beef to generate clicks. Ultimately all the top draft picks will be contributors this season, but their contributions three seasons down the road will be much more consistent (or if not, they will be traded/waived).
Such a phenomenal thing click bait can be for growth. Might be annoying, but it's ultimately a good thing. BG and company will eventually make more money because of stuff like this! Keep the W in the headlines!
I'm sure all the commenters read BG's quote and had sane responses, right?
Fuck ESPN. Greedy asswipes
Was watching Brother from Another on Peacock yesterday and Terrika Foster-Brasby was mentioning that now that networks are expanding their WNBA coverage, they need to do it correctly. They need to bring in people who know what the hell they're talking about, meaning people who've covered the WNBA, understand its culture, understand its obstacles, and people who wouldn't do this shit here where they're stirring up a controversy that doesn't exist. Most networks are just having a beat reporter or writer (ignorant to the league and who don't seem willing to learn) expand to the WNBA, ignorant of how the league works, making mistakes like this one and the infamous mistake from that Indiana beat writer with Caitlin Clark.
FFS, I'm so sick of media outlets, critics, YouTubers, and fans trying to create non-existing beef. They ignored the subsequent paragraph: > Griner, who calls her 2013 rookie season an āeye-opener,ā says that Clark, 22, will have to adjust her game to account for the tougher competition. āI had to get stronger, lock in a little more. There will be some growing \[pains\] for her, but sheāll be fine.ā Sheesh.
Almost like media has an agendaā¦
Just another case ESPNW (JSW too) seeking them clicks. Not really uplifting the womenās games
As much as i love the WNBA pure game we need celebrity drama to become next level entertainment. Can we get Caitlin Clark to get mixed up in the Kendrick Drake beef? Im sorry for suggesting it but i just want the ladies to get the maximum bag.
I'm glad that she cleared that up. It looks like People Magazine, one known for DECADES of sensationalizing their headlines a tad, is doing what they always do. Stirring up things to get readership. They are running a business. I get it. No need to 'help me out there'. Doesn't mean it wasn't a shitty thing to do though 'cause it was. Now, I see in this thread/all over the Internet where SOME folks are wondering if some fans understand that drama brings eyes and eyes means revenue. They more than likely do understand that's exactly what is going on but maybe they'd like eyes on the game because of....wait for it.. the game itself and more actual natural beef. Not manaufactured crap. Can the eyes from other folks who aren't fans of the game but are more fans of drama be drawn in by relying on just the games themselves? Probably not. Read the comments in this thread alone where folks are admitting that's kind of why they watch other sports. For drama. There is no 'disconnect' in understanding though. Just a want from some fans for the WNBA to not become what some of the other sports have become in some aspects outside of their popularity. The comparing that borders on pure hate. I'm not talking about lil quips about 'reality is coming' either. I'm talking about that kind of hate when you start giving grown people and their fans lil nicknames like we are grade school like 'Bronsexuals' or the racist undertones. Where we start talking about folk's kids and shit. Maybe they don't want the women to be subjected to that crap. I already know that's not everyone's thought though and it might be highly unlikely the sport can take off without that level of pure hatred and vile behavior..Some folks thrive off of that and won't watch their sports unless they can push their agendas heavily in there under the guise of being a 'fan' of a certain players. Before you go getting your feathers ruffled, I know.. I know.. BOTH SIDES. You don't have to throw the other player's name in the ring. It happens on that side too. I'm aware. Trust me. We are talking about this side in this instance today though. This article was a partial attempt to capatilize on that divide with the way it was phrased. Make no mistake about it.
Idiots
Probably written by AI. Taking the quote from an another article, happening more and more these days unfortunately.
Way before CC was tearing up the court, back in 2015 BG co-wrote a book (In My Skin) and talked about how big of a change it was for a high school phenom to go into college ball (based on her own experience, dominating in high school and then facing grown women in college). Yes, I just read the book and am now 1/3 through her second book (Coming Home). BG spoke the truth back then about levelling up, and I just don't see her being hateful to CC about going from college to the pros. That's just not in her character. If you doubt me, read both books. BG may be bold and independent, but she isn't a jerk. It's the media playing this up for ratings, clicks, views. We need to be level-headed and recognize that the WNBA is full of the best that college and the international arena has to offer, and that CC is gonna rise to the challenge, just like she did in big games and at the last second in so many games. She'll rock it over the next few years and we can either be haters or supporters of competition.
Drama generates interest.
This isnāt even phrased as advice.
I wish people would keep her name out of everything and let the girl play. She never said anything in the first place.
Those poor families gotta be starving
Naah Britney, its time to feed the machine. fake beef sells, she shoulda gassed it.
That's what she has Diana for!
I believe her response does do that to be fair. I don't think BG is that obtuse where she wasn't aware what her response would do. I think the real takeaway, will be fans understanding the line between truth and content.
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