Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark has spoken up about the recent negative discourse surrounding the WNBA, specifically in regards to her name being used for racism and misogyny. Despite the increase in both positive and negative attention towards the league, Clark remains determined to focus on her game and the success of her team.
Connecticut Sun guard DiJonai Carrington’s Thursday afternoon post may have prompted Clark’s remarks. Carrington responded to Clark’s previous comments about her strict focus on basketball.
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After the Fever’s practice, she addressed the recent criticism that followed.
Clark expressed his disappointment regarding the use of her name to push certain agendas. She strongly believes that everyone should be treated with equal respect, especially the women in the league. It’s unacceptable for people to leverage her name to promote their own interests.
According to her, showing respect to her and other players is a fundamental aspect of being human that everyone should uphold.
Clark expressed her admiration for some of the women in the league whom she looked up to as idols and role models while growing up. She feels grateful to have the opportunity to play alongside them every night. Clark believes in the importance of being kind to everyone and treating them the way you would want to be treated, a simple but essential principle to live by.
Indiana’s WNBA team’s top overall draft pick this season, Clark, has been making headlines even before her debut. Her recent performance and the news of her exclusion from the Team USA Olympic roster have fueled discussions about her and the league, whether it’s from her supporters or detractors.
This weekend, Clark’s Fever will take on the Chicago Sky in a highly anticipated game. It will feature the rookie sensation, Angel Reese along with Kamilla Cordoso. Both of them were part of the team that defeated Clark’s Iowa squad in the last two NCAA championships. The game will be played on Sunday, June 16, at 12 p.m. ET in Indiana and will be televised by CBS.
