Caitlin Clark Derangement Syndrome Extends to Her Parents (EXCUSE AUDIO ISSUES)

The disdain for Caitlin Clark, accurately called Caitlin Clark Derangement Syndrome, does not just involve ill wishes, race-baiting, and mauling of Caitlin on the court. It extends to her parents in the stands, as evidenced here in the biased CBS reporting, which includes mentions of Brent and Anne Clark. Excuse me as I call him out.
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[@lavonnealexander6936]

Caitlin Clark and her family are humble, it’s the fans and the media.

[@sexyscorpio8087]

Keep Losing 🤔🤔🤔 But They PAID 😂😂😂😂😂

[@MDbandit10]

why is the media always showing her family

[@kyoung4702]

This is the best comment I’ve seen on this situation.

[@beckyumphrey2626]

Jealous people are sad humans.

[@kevinmccool3719]

You should meet my neighbor. She is a real pos.

[@zealazax6287]

Caitlin clark has been dealing with all this gracefully. She's kind and respects others regardless. She's real mature for her age. Her parents did a good job.

[@jovang3882]

CC’s parents are 1 top reason why I actually love CC’s story so much!

[@FlyYogi]

The whole family! Grandma and Grandpa are quite the pair as well! From my vantage point, it's a story book. I got a feeing it can be awesome for America:'s youth to witness. Can you imagine, her kids and their kids become nationally recognized sports figures in their own rights. Now that would be just wonderful. Ask the Mannings. Go Fever!🤙🏽❤️🏀

[@brianroesch3259]

Well said. CC's parents are important to her. That CBS announcer needs to take a hike.

[@jovang3882]

@@FlyYogi grandparents!? Ok I need to know more cause I didn’t know that

[@FlyYogi]

​@jovang3882 do your own research but, here's what I understand to be true... CC's Mother's Dad was the local high school football coach with quite the reputation in the community. His wife, CC Grandmother was some kind of athlete I can't remember at this moment, which sport. What I do remember is how I sensed the roots in athletics that runs through CC's ancestry. Her family has quite a history. I encourage you to find out for yourself. CC clearly is an American worth the time. I find her refreshing and giving me hope in America's youth. 🤙🏽❤️🏀🇺🇸

[@Adnil169]

I totally agree with you. Also, CC parents haven't asked to be shown on TV, the media does it on their own. The same thing with CC, she never entered the league saying she was the best ever and planned to show up all the Vets that came before her. She came in with all the hype the media gave her, and with all that pressure I think she has handled it well so far. If all these haters want to take it out someone, it should be the media, not this 22 year old young woman.

[@realtalk423]

@Adnil169 She never said those things but she never put the media in its place by coming out and saying that they are being very disrespectful to the other women in the WNBA. So if you're quiet and soaking in all the media hype and not correcting them, that means you're complicit with the nonsense. I feel the same way the announcer does. I'm tired of seeing Caitlyn Clark parents also. Plenty of these young ladies have family members in the stands supporting them but they act like Caitlyn is the only one.

[@hardensoul7248]

@@realtalk423why does she need to check what the media says. CC has praised past and current players.

[@realtalk423]

@@hardensoul7248 Yes she needs to check them because the other college girls and WNBA are her colleagues/family. By not checking them now you see the other players are looking at it just like the way I said, she must be complicit. Her silence speaks volumes!!!

[@dunningdon]

I wonder if this reporter feels the same with Taylor Swift at a Chiefs game!?!?

[@realtalk423]

@@dunningdon I'm sure he was but if he said anything the Taylor Swift fanatics would get him cancelled. You sound like you were tired of seeing the camera on Taylor Swift. So I would think that you would understand how everyone is tired of constantly seeing her parents.

[@gualbertogarcia305]

ESPN “ NEVER” Said Anything “NEGATIVE” or “RIDICULING” about STEPHEN CURRY’s Parents, Every Time His Parents were Shown on TV. “UNBELIEVABLE !”

[@hardensoul7248]

Because Steph Dad was a former player and TV announcer/media. Also Steph mom is beautiful, they won’t say anything bad about the mom 🤣

[@tweetyfos]

I thought the same thing. KD's mom is always around too. Ja's dad. It's ridiculous to be going after the parents.

[@steelwolf1154]

No big deal I like the fact that someone who brings us sports news is not a robot. He’s just saying how he feels.

[@theadriennerossshow3143]

@@steelwolf1154 Would he be that much of a non-robot with anyone else--say, Angel Reese's parents. Nope!

[@steelwolf1154]

Maybe all the sports casters like them

[@casilatino]

Wow you are so right about your comments about Caitlin’s father. I was one of those fathers who would show up at all my daughter’s practices and games.

[@mpmikeb1290]

Amen, Andrienne! Leave Dad alone. We support parents who supports their children.

[@romyclips6479]

Perfect description. It is a form of derangement. These people would hope for Caitlin to fail even if she were the pilot of their plane, that's how insane the hate is. lol

[@elizabethjones5571]

So true

[@theadriennerossshow3143]

😮

[@KathleenMoore-ws2vt]

Great insight! I love seeing parents in the stands, and in the WNBA we get a lot of looks at the Players partners and sometimes their children. Fine. I love to see Brent Clark at the games, partly because he played at my alma mater and his mother lives a few blocks away from me. I love to see Ann Clark with her worried looks and supportive clapping. Yep. Would love to see dads of any of the black players also.

[@brianroesch3259]

Thanks for calling out CBS for that commentator's Caitlin C Derangement Syndrome on her parents. They are a marvelous part of her story. That surely is why the cameraperson puts them on the screen now and then. Like you say, it is "It's applaud worthy."

[@cami-loo108]

The media socks. Why is everyone so negative Personally, I'm tired of it. The reason Caitlin Clark is so popular is because she is positive. The negative hot tales are getting old..

[@gonzoaz3979]

Why didn't they say that about Earl Woods, Richard Williams always on camera, people didn't complain about them. You are right, people need role models young and old.

[@aimser1]

Adrienne, truth. Thanks for not brushing that under the rug. That’s just straight up disrespectful

[@shf4592]

Thank you for “keeping it real”!

[@christopheryochum3602]

Your comments continue to be well-considered and thoughtful on this topic. I watched that game and totally missed that. This isn't going to go away, but Caitlin has mentioned before that, in her position, some people love her and some people hate her, and she accepts that as real life. She has a very mature ability to concentrate on what she's doing to muddle through the noise that's surrounding her and focus on what she loves, which is learning from each game, then coming out the next game. And I believe her thoughts are something along the lines of "OK, throw your best stuff at me ... I can take it ... but now I have a better idea of what's coming my way. If you think that's going to stop me, you have another thing coming. I'll just keep getting better." And she will say that politely. By the way, you're some kind of a wonderful person.

[@sexyscorpio8087]

BULLSH!!!!

[@realtalk423]

I have yet to see a post where someone is spewing hate direct at Caitlyn Clark. People hate the over hyping of Caitlyn Clark. People hate that the media and her fans have crowned her the greatest female college basketball player ever and she has zero championships. People hate that her fans said she was going to dominate the WNBA as soon as she steps on the court. People hate that her fans and the media said she's the best player in the WNBA. People hate that her fans boys said she that she is good enough to play in the NBA. People have pointed out her shooting percentage and that she's a horrible defender. No one has ever said they hate Caitlyn.

[@gregpaspatis9425]

One could easily back during the late 1990s and post-1990s stretch have made the same sort of reaction to Tiger Woods, a very good golfer who hasn't quite made it to the level of being the iconic golfer that previous legends like Bobby Jones, Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus held over the sports following public. Woods had incredibly good stretches in his career before he declined into just being mediocre in the tournaments, except Woods early on was given the same sort of fawning attention from the media even though from all appearances, he was someone born with a silver spoon in his mouth and spoiled with everything he ever needed before he became a pro golfer. Clark on the other hand grew up in humble surroundings near the capital of Iowa with a devoted family alongside her, if anything, it should be Woods who should be a little more hated for being nothing but some pampered, spoiled prodigy golfer who was never lacking for anything as a kid. Just the truth and the facts here, no resentments.

[@realtalk423]

@@gregpaspatis9425 No you cannot make a comparison of Caitlyn Clark to Tiger Woods. Tiger was dominating and winning before he made it to the Tour. Clark has not won anything at any level. She is a horrible defensive player and other athletes know this.

[@lynnhazlewood9738]

​@@realtalk423I find it Interesting that you bring up championships. Taurasi wouldn't have any if she hadn't gone to UConn. Makes me laugh. It's a team sport. DT's team just happened to be filled with McDonald's All-Americans. Glad her TEAM won the NCAA while she was there. Not her-her team. Just sayin .

[@TheRumblewagon]

Let's be real, the WNBA has never gotten so much coverage as it has recently. There are very intense spotlights on CC hypercritical of everything she does. She's a rookie, she's going to have some growing pains in the league, but I think she'll get through that and be a spectacular player.

[@leroywicks3277]

Caitlin Clark Derangement Syndrome is very real thing. Hating a God designed Father Mother, and Daughter and family. This is exposing the Evil that has always been there. Attacking a father who loves his daughter. She's not twerking, tweeting, bikini shoots and clicks. She's just graduated school and playing basketball. Amazing.

[@MrNodeee]

You're totally right on this. We have seen parents and even spouses of players before (i.e. Seth Curry's wife or Morant's father). I don't recall ever seeing a caster/reporter make a big deal out of it. I wonder why?

[@quentelhill5074]

Because they don't show them after every play like when curry and his brother played in the finals they showed them a few times and kept it pushing

[@theadriennerossshow3143]

@@quentelhill5074 They don't show her parents after every play.

[@destinypirate]

Iowan here, deep roots: Our Iowan deal is simple and exactly what people should expect. We value hard work and loyalty, self-sacrifice and a bit of wry humor. What this means is we value fairness. We believe everyone should be given a fair shot - at anything. (This was born in and continues in our farm routes, where we understood that life was built through community teamwork). So we will meet anyone with a smile, an open hand shake, a welcome to our home, our field, our school, our stadium. We love Caitlin because she tried. She worked hard and she tried, and she worked hard more and she actually did it. She wasn't the biggest, fastest, strongest, but she set her mind to it, we support her for this. She was also loyal to her team, the people who always supported her, and she even reached out with a big heart to everyone that she could. She had a special focus on the children's hospital at Iowa (famous for the most amazing thing in sports - the football location and Wave) and from the start she has focused her fame on charity - creating entire product lines to benefit others. Of course she also focuses on the kids she meets, who watch her, and on being a role model of humility, diligence, and team loyalty. Our love for her changes not at all whether she wins or loses, because she lives the right way. Her parents deserve all of the credit for their own diligence, love, and insight into raising their daughter to be the best she can be. We have seen highly visible parents of young phenoms before - there are similarities in excellence to the parents of Tiger Woods and the William's sisters, who have been lauded. Yet for some reason, Caitlin's parents aren't lauded. Instead they are ignored...and now we get the sideways remarks. This is a real shame. A shame on the people who make the sideways remarks. . . The first time I noticed this was when Iowa beat South Carolina and Dawn Staley tried to frame Coach Bluder as racist, after Bluder said the rebounding battle was ''like a bar fight'' Staley tried to put dirty words in Bluder's mouth by saying "We're not monkeys". (This then bled to the SC players then to the LSU players leading to the Reese display and LSU talking worse, about Caitlin, than Fuzzy Zoeller did about Tiger.) I was shocked. We were shocked. Bluder was shocked. But of course, Iowa style, she didn't take the bait and moved right past it. - Many coastal people like to think Iowans are dumb (farmers, flyovers), but they fail to consider the state of mind of the people who produce more food than those of any other state. The level of cooperation, hard work, and reliability would be shocking to many people. (This is why they were shocked to see the Iowa team be the most efficient in the country). Well, however dumb or wise we might be, we do have clear memories. We have been learning a lot from how Clark, who has harmed no one and benefitted MANY, is being treated. . . However unintentionally, Caitlin Clark has become our Canary in the Cultural Mine. She brought us her cheer and beautiful way, yet we know she is vulnerable. We should want nothing more than a culture where girls (women) like her can flourish (of course boys and men too). Yet if our culture is too toxic for her to be allowed to flourish, again - who caused no harm and benefitted many, then we are in a mine of deep trouble. Right now, that appears to be the case - and instead of looking up at the light people are caught in echo chambers. The more people yell the more they become lost in the echos, not only losing track of the Canary (and where this all started - a simple appreciation of women's sport), people are losing track of themselves. They are getting sick indeed, in that foul air. It is no wonder that the announcer said he is feeling sick, carrying such thoughts. Clark may yet flourish, but there are many who are blowing winds against her, happy to see her wings clipped, even waiting for her to crumble. - I doubt that she will because, because of her great Will and her relationship to God and to her parents who will be there for her, and to her state, as we will be there for her. We won't desert her, even if she loses every single game. It's worth noting that there is no amatuer sports culture like that if Iowa. It's not a mania for winning, like found at many big schools. We share in the pain of our athletes losses. (Last year, Spencer Lee - one of the greatest wrestlers in history nearly became the first Hawkeye, and only 5th man, to win 4 NCAA championships. He lost just before his last match. We don't respect or support him any less and believe he will find his Phoenix moment in the Olympics. Of course the greatest sports story I've ever known is about Dan Gable - such a great story that I will simply say, please find and read/see it.) And it should go without saying we love all types, all backgrounds, all creeds of people. The athletes who come to Iowa from afar end up calling Iowa their second home. B.J. Armstrong and Roy Marble, our two best (men) basketball players talked about this. We aren't unlike Larry Bird's mom (from Indiana) in this - we would invite anyone to dinner and we would be thrilled for the company and hope to become friends for life. On the other hand, we are a bit naive. We never expected that when we would reach out our hand in friendship and good sportsmanship that we would be slapped, more than once even. So, needs must, if people continue to slap at our good graces we will retract our easy hand. - I would refer people to check out the women's basketball (post game) coverage on Hawkeye of the Storm (no formal affiliation) Kachine Alexander was a Hawkeye standout and she now joins the show. There you will discover the ease, sportsmanship, and bit of humor that an athlete shares (even though she moved after college) with Iowans. If people knew the truth, they'd know that we would like to share like this with everyone. We would treat everyone as a friend (especially fans of opponent teams). We would treat every young person as well as we treat our own kids. I would included Caitlin Clark's parents in this, for of course she learned her charitable values and care for kids from them.

[@sharieromero5322]

❤❤❤ couldnt agree more and very well said. At the end of the day and set aside her skills, it is her character and moral compass (by her parents and family) that will reign on and off the court. Bless these people, and you included who have an optimistic mindset over people who are jealous, judgmental, political 👊🏻

[@joemateo9]

I could not agree with you more. I support Caitlin Clark 100%. Love the person that she is, thanks to great parents. She is a hard working individual who strives to be the very best she can be and uplifts those around her. I love the fact that CC's parents are there to support their daughter. I'm sure it means the world to Caitlin. As for the announcer, he should resign in embarrassment. Showed how pathetic and bias he is. Should not be allowed to be involved in this capacity ever again. He is an embarrassment. I do not follow the nba or wnba but I will watch CC when she plays. The person that she is and what she brings to the game is why I watch. Will be praying for CC and her whole family that this time will pass and that we will be able to see her rise to the level of greatness on the court that we all know she can achieve. She is a great role for young ladies wanting to get into sports. God bless CC....❤🇺🇸

[@terencemcclain3367]

She's a good hard working young athlete that simply wants to win and compete, I see nothing wrong with that. Shoutout to her parents too, there's nothing illegal or wrong with them coming to her games and cheering her on! I think it's great to see her parents at the games, and I think she will become an icon in the game of basketball, and help to move the WNBA to the next level! Big Up to Caitlin Clark, we're witnessing greatness in the making!

[@narlywaves2371]

Bull schit. 😂😂 Believe in hardwork... Then why are so many of the Clark fan cult asking players to play down for her.

[@destinypirate]

@@joemateo9 reading your reply it just occurred to me that this is somewhat an attack on parenting. We've come up with such a contrary and narcissistic subculture recently that people cannot acknowledge the fundamental importance of parents, community, church, or any type of deeper fellowship. It's honestly amazing to me that there hasn't been a front and center narrative talking about her parents and the Iowa culture that supports youth. We had a little bit of this with Tiger Woods dad and the Williams sisters dad where everybody wanted to know their secret ways, but even that didn't go too far and seemed more focused on how to make your kid a millionaire then how to make your kid do well in life.

[@mparker1615]

This is absolutely ridiculous!!! Obviously, people have lost all sense in this matter when it comes to CC. You shouldn't have had to respond to this foolishness!!! I pray her family and all the others players families do not let this get to them. Her parents have every right to continue to support their child as they've always been a constant source of strength and encouragement for her and are why she has blossomed into the woman she is today.

[@sexyscorpio8087]

Sounds like Some BS

[@uluisfernandez2298]

Yes !!! Well said !! We do need more men bring up strong good women in today's world I applaud Mr Clark for all the support he's given Catlin ...AND look at the results!!!!! BRAVO!! AS well as Mrs Clark!!

[@jerryschellenger3043]

The arse calling the game for ESPN should be fired! Clark's dad doesn't control the camera. If this "person" doesn't understand that, he should take up knitting (no offense to knitters).

[@lilikaramirez1848]

Why are ppl suprised...Good ppl always get vilified by the demons and the demons run this world.

[@casualcausalityy]

We don't celebrate good parents enough. Tik Tok seems practically anti-father sometimes

[@markway8208]

In today's society, we blame fathers for not supporting their children and allowing them to run a muck and here we have good supportive parents who only want the best for Caitlin and show her that they are proud of her achievements, and I think it is awesome.

[@sarahjooo9015]

❤❤❤ As a black woman thank you for calling out those in the Media hating on Clark. I am surprised and disappointed in how the WNBA players of treating Clark...smh. No, you actually didn't say enough...

[@SFreedberg1]

Thank you for what you do. You're fantastic. Your observations are excellent in my opinion. You can see things from a very wide lens.

[@boss1austin2]

Sides needs to go Spot on about abuse of the white Clark

[@theadriennerossshow3143]

I wonder how long before this happens. There are expectations that the team isn't fulfilling, and Sides has a lot to do with that. But even the parts that don't have to do with her...as the coach, she will take the heat for that. If they're going to fire her, it's gotta be sooner rather than later, I feel.

[@amyk6319]

@@theadriennerossshow3143 I agree, but I think what this teams needs most is to bond, work together as a team & feel like they can depend on & trust each other. And that comes from the coach. Sides even admitted after the Sparks win that CC was helping her coach by suggesting they needed plays for teammates that were shooting well or whose defenders were allowing them openings. I've seen NaLyssa Smith, Kelsey Mitchel & CC frustrated with Sides coaching at different time these past 2 wks. And then there is her favoritism of Wheeler & Wallace, who played for her in Atlanta & she talked the Fever into bringing on the team as soon as she became coach last year. She doesn't have the respect of the players b/c she has done everything to show them she doesn't deserve it. The only thing out of her control is the horrific starting schedule they were given that hasn't allowed the team to even have a rest day much less a practice day. The schedule is the fault of the WNBA who chose to use CC like a rented mule to get attention for other teams, sell ticket in other arena, & get a lucrative broadcasting contract. Rebecca Lobo even pointed out that no team has had a schedule this bad since 2013. She even suggested Sides should bench CC & Kelsey Mitchell this last game against the Aces b/c this schedule is actually risking the health & safety of the Fever players.

[@paulyosef7550]

As a 67-year-old man here is what I like about Caitlin Clark: She is a good ball player, she is not a big mouth, she is a Christian and she likes men.

[@kylecurryyt]

I like her for three of those reasons. A person’s religion should not be a reason for judging their athletic performance.

[@TheLightOfTheSon]

He did judge her athletic perforbased on if she's a christian he said that's one of the things he likes about her and there's nothing wrong about that

[@lynkerk320]

@paulyosef7550 you have the same response on many KZbin channels 🙄

[@kylecurryyt]

@@TheLightOfTheSon yes there is something wrong about that. It implies he dislikes people who don’t share his religion. That would mean he is not actually practicing Christianity. Like most “Christians” he is a hypocrite. Use the name of Jesus but don’t actually follow his teachings. Judge not that ye be not judged. Good Samaritan. Any of that ring a bell????

[@bobby12348]

How you know she like men.😂

[@davidspriggs5024]

Well said. Much agree with you.

[@larry323]

I agree 100 percent!!!!

[@jbethwal]

Clark and family should have KNOWN just HOW radical, political, racist the NCAA and WNBA would prove to be.

[@FelipeArizola-mq1dz]

like Dustin Poirier says: "When things are good, be grateful. When things are rough, be graceful." CC handling pressure gracefully.

[@theadriennerossshow3143]

Love that!

[@goodnessratedbeau8147]

You know who else went through the Serena Williams and her father. Wow, the hate for my Caitlin is real. I love her. And if I love her. I love the people who made her. Thank you 🙏🏽

[@lindajohanson9131]

Looks like the anti nuclear family thing. How sad ‼️Her parents or any parent showing concern and interest in their children should be applauded.

[@jpay63]

People are getting tired of them forcing Cc and family on us !!

[@trainerjoe100]

Then change the channel.

[@jpay63]

@@trainerjoe100 tv stuck

[@bobby12348]

​@@jpay63🤣😂

[@anneball683]

I appreciate you speaking truth.

[@rondafun1]

This is the reason their is an empty seat between her mom and dad. Her mom hates how they always focus on them.

[@marilynauntmh6193]

Agree again “shock” 😊. I love seeing her parents there and supporting her.

[@TopofUS]

Racist is tired of seeing Clark’s parents. Punk

[@maryjensen8428]

I don’t know if you’ve done your video on last nights game, but I can’t wait to hear it. What the hell benching both Clark and Smith in the last quarter it seems so obvious I can’t imagine Kaytlyn what she’s going through. She’s actually so professional and won’t put anyone down, but man give it up to her because most of us would probably be saying things that were inappropriate

[@theadriennerossshow3143]

I can't figure out why she's sitting her, either! The timing makes no sense to me.

[@v2807]

Caitlin did say, in a very diplomatic way, that they did well when she was point guard. It was a quick comment in the post game press conference. And she used other words, but I think she meant they did the best when she was running the offense. And she is 100% correct.

[@theadriennerossshow3143]

@@v2807 Haha, you're ahead of me--am planning to cover this along with one other thing possibly.

[@v2807]

@@theadriennerossshow3143can’t wait to hear your take.

[@staffordlee1430]

You are ABSOLUTELY right on! I’m more than weary of the racial hypocrisy and double standard, I’m angry about it! We are REGRESSING in uncomfortable, unjust, and very dangerous ways! What a disservice to the extraordinary progress we made. It is disrespectful to those who fought, died, and spent their lives working towards our country living up to our stated & codified principles & laws! I am so disheartened and truly concerned about what’s happening in our society. There is a war on merit in this country. There is a war on exceptionalism in this country. There is an anti white sentiment that has somehow become acceptable after being ushered in via the Marxist inspired Frankfurt School’s critical theory / critical race theory nurtured and installed bit by bit since the 30’s that was set on fire this last decade. It’s not acceptable or healthy for our nation.

[@andycobb8987]

Great video, love your take and views. Common sense and decency is universal…at least it should be.

[@MrsBStacyBattleBorn]

When a child enters life with a strong support group that includes men and women, that child has a better chance of success during life because that person is not as vulnerable as those left without people that have their back. I bet her dad is making sure she has the best legal and marketing people looking out for her best interest and he is vetting everyone that comes in her life. It is such a rare thing that is put on display today by media. It makes me feel good to know that someone is watching out for her when so many are against her in her new enviroment.

[@destinypirate]

...It just occurred to me that this is somewhat an attack on parenting. We've come up with such a contrary and narcissistic subculture recently that people cannot acknowledge the fundamental importance of parents, community, church, or any type of deeper fellowship. It's honestly amazing to me that there hasn't been a front and center narrative talking about her parents and how uniquely the Iowa culture supports youth, including having the longest and deepest history of supporting girls basketball. We had a little bit of parental acknowledgment with Tiger Woods dad and the Williams sisters dad, where everybody wanted to know their secret ways, but even that didn't go too far and seemed more focused on how to make your kid a millionaire then how to make your kid do well in life. If I could I would give every kid a chance to grow up with supportive parents and in a small community where they are supported. We all know that this is not possible, and that's where the community comes in to fill in where sometimes parents cannot. Everyone could stand to learn from how the Iowa community generally does this, not perfectly, but well enough that Clark is not the only overachiever who comes out of the cornfield and fly over state. A quick look at the football team and one will find that the most NFL players who started out as three stars or even walk ons come out of Iowa s program. There's a story out there right now about a dad who goes to schools and he started a gentleman's club for the young boys, so they could learn the positive ways of interacting as a man, unfortunately this story isn't blowing up.

[@SFreedberg1]

And may god bless you also Adrienne

[@maryridgway4284]

It's not their fault...it's media

[@larswillenberger4802]

These reporters should not ask anymore questions if they say they won't answer questions about CC. Period. Interview over.

[@roccocusat6985]

Excellent points!!!!!!

[@pattibond2342]

Very Well said!!

[@JOHNNYCRAFT79]

Thank you! I applaud your insight and awareness of truth, pronouncing it clear and firm. This is great journalism! 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@theadriennerossshow3143]

Thank you!

[@Mindvirus-ly5ed]

i seem to recall daddy williams at every match. no complaints about that.

[@MALLYGEEZ1]

People are doing the same with her and Reese. It's so stupid.

[@jua-rez]

Excellent point, and a great catch that was probably missed by a lot amidst all the Caitlin craziness. And as for the announcer…. Wtf is wrong with you 🤷🏻‍♀️???

[@charlesmassaquoi6717]

The media is the problem. The media is not covering other players. Media must share the love.

[@theadriennerossshow3143]

It doesn’t work like that. It’s a business. This entitlement culture has made people abandon their common sense.

[@sammy2840]

CC’s family is off limits! Period!

[@johngurganus3348]

Thank you Adrienne

[@jmikew1]

Why would they even make those comments when it is the media who put Clark's dad on TV? It's not like her dad ran up and jumped in front of the camera. This is a good way to never get an interview with Caitlin Clark.

[@goldbrick2563]

People like when lebron attends his sons games

[@micro-jx8xb]

Stephen Curry is biracial. His parents are at games. CC has been called the female Curry. People are upset the female Curry is not black. It’s crazy.

[@briansales8106]

No he is not biracial. Both of his parents are light-complexioned Black people

[@lynnhazlewood9738]

Light completed African Americans are multiracial. Doednt that make you at least biracial? An inquiring mind would like to know.

[@jbethwal]

Clark should have STAYED in IA - started whatever, in a freakin' BARN, the new WBB fans would WATCH.

[@margiesavage3222]

Unbelievable 😮. Great catch

[@Debidawg]

🎯🎯🎯 this guy was picking at a scab. Perpetuating the negativity. You’re spot on with the racial bias regarding other players parents!! 🤺🤺🤺 nothing would have been said..

[@theadriennerossshow3143]

Truth!

[@JoannaMinder-hv2bw]

CBS should fire this guy. I am sick of his mouth. OMG! Grow up.

[@theadriennerossshow3143]

Isn't it ridiculous?!

[@petjunction411]

What we have is a war on traditional families. This man raised her, he coached her, he loves her, he supports her, he's extremely important to her and so is her mother. Her parents seem to love each other, they never divorced. They are ALWAYS there for her. They raised quality human beings. OH NO, we can't have these people on TV being excellent role models for young parents and what's possible if you do stuff right. No, no no. You can't control society if you can't get between children and their parents. Bottom line.

[@theadriennerossshow3143]

You have hit upon the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the...you know the rest!

[@TheLightOfTheSon]

He grew up in a single family home without a father.Maybe that's why

[@slayer7682]

as a new fan, because of CC. I would love to watch her say "F this headache, I'm taking Ice cube up on your deal or heading overseas" her stats as of May 22 after Storm game 3rd in point overall 16th in rebounds num 1 in assist tied 13 for blocks 5th field goals num 1 in 3pointers 4th in min played num 2 in free throws yes most t.o and top 5 in personal fouls. 1 of 4 players to have over 50 points and 15 plus assist in 1st 4 games

[@theadriennerossshow3143]

This would be considered amazing if it were anyone but CC, who came in with such high expectations and has people probably literally praying she fails.

[@user-kt7zu1zn8h]

…I remember serena williams parents , michael jordan father…they were always in the screen..CC is the one selling now in the W..so thats what their are showing..its business my lady…nothing to do with race…CC is the one that most people want to see, she is the one with the most sponsorships and partners…the one that has brought this level of attention to the league..that is why…little by little, when other are as recognizable as her parents, then we will see..remember that since several years ago when CC became the star she is, it was part of the narrative that her father was her first coach, the one that tough her to shot..and he has called her out at times when she has lost focus on the game…its being part of the CC journey in a different way..and since she is the one that draws attention and viewership tickets jersey sales well you should expect to see more of this..weather we like it or not..

[@victorforeman7056]

I don’t think he family wants to be seen or bothered either

[@KH-aug]

I wonder if part of why he doesn't want to see CC's dad is bc he knows she's been being bullied and very nearly injured every game with all the uncalled flagrant fouls she's received. Maybe subconsciously he's reminded of the indefensibility of it all, that this is someone's child -- just like all the other players are. Maybe in some part of his brain he's thinking, how would I as a man feel to watch my daughter being practically mugged out there with refs (police) so biased they not only won't call these horrible fouls but actually add insult to injury by calling tech fouls on *the victim* the rare times she speaks up. It's prison ball alright, and it's horrible to witness. No integrity, no shame. Reminds me of women in Afghanistan and Pakistan who get stoned to death for getting raped and then naming their perpetrator, telling the truth. CC's not the only one being treated brutally, she just gets it the most, by far.

[@theadriennerossshow3143]

She's definitely getting manhandled. They tried to act like she would have to grow up when she came to the league, yet they can't defend her unless they manhandle her. Sounds like they're scared of her game.

[@rhondastewart8805]

Is Caitlins parents getting ready to suffer the same wrath as Taylor Swift 😅😅😅

[@classicclassi6146]

She's gotta keep her head up, these women gotta succeed more than ever

[@SickPillow]

Lavar Ball got praised a lot for just "being around". (even though he put weird pressure on his kids with his excessive bragging)

[@jcreed1484]

Bravo Adrienne! Major props for being real and not giving a pass to those who see things through an identity lens which seems to be the only lens the liberal media types have these days and for having the guts to say it especially being a black woman. You are an exemplary human being and it's quite evident you stand on the principles of truth, honesty and what is just plain right not to mention being one spot on hoops analyst. Keep doing your thing and telling it like it is. You and your channel rock!

[@theadriennerossshow3143]

Thank you!!!

[@BEEBEE58679]

Go Girl. Tell it like it is. Thank you.

[@leopoldmsemburi7551]

We absolutely need to see dads at games. He seems to imply that the focus is being taken away from the court to where it's not meant to be. Absolutely awful take. Could have been ok as maybe a badly delivered joke but made worse by how he doubled down on it. Wonder if he'd have the guts to go to the network camera director and voice his disapproval of the choice of camera shots. Couldn't believe he said that.

[@jessiesmith3069]

You are right about that you are right about that especially with our people we need to support our children need to show the world that we love I was too and what he said without auto auto you are definitely right about that

[@Amburrrr23]

Love everything you're saying 💯

[@lolah42]

I am thrilled that I found your channel! Kindred spirit!

[@theadriennerossshow3143]

I’m glad you’re here! Thank you!

[@anniegarrett3242]

Truth!

[@mkmstillstackin]

Very based commentary. I agree.

[@stevencain8936]

His parents didn't show up for any of his games which is why he's obviously mad now😅

[@theadriennerossshow3143]

Maybe it triggers him! SMH!

[@lucysalas2314]

I wish they could treat her right, why are they so mean to her? She just wants to play and lives everyone and kids. All Caitlin Clark knows is to pay basketball and has love of the game. She wants it to be better for everyone. Why are the refs so hard on her. Can something be done

[@shakaj8639]

They would never show other players parents in the stands like that so your "would they do it if" is moot. You think her parents are the the ONLY parents that's EVER been in the stands?

[@steevee1945]

Amen.

[@HyzerBombofJericho]

Agree with everything you expressed ! 100%

[@stephenross7081]

It's too late for most of these players, huge company's that offer endorsements expect people to project a positive attitude and this directly affects sales of their product. You've all blown that opportunity out the window before you entered WNBA Along comes Caitlin with incredible collegiate numbers and a much more likeable personality. Tenacious yes, disrespectful, absolutely not. Has a positive image and that's it in a nutshell. Big sporting good companies had their eye on Caitlin during her 9:13 9:13 College days. Don't blame her for your shortcomings. "You Blew It" no one else! NBA men are behind her, that's proof enough for me. What better endorsement is there.

[@SALYPHOMSOUVANDARA]

I agree with you

[@jbethwal]

She - and her family - need to FIGHT. Taking the huge $ and selling her WBB soul to this abusive cr --- is bad for her and WBB. Reece is making moves, becoming an owner, having a voice and spreading her wealth - Clark, with 1000x the clout - should take a cue.

[@theadriennerossshow3143]

A lot of deals are coming to Clark. She's just not as vocal as Reese.

[@lynnhazlewood9738]

She did. She negotiated a NIKE and a Wilson deal along with others.

[@xXxTHEPRODIGALSUNxXx]

Good video thank you for calling it out you have a new subscriber

[@theadriennerossshow3143]

Thank you!

[@MrsBStacyBattleBorn]

Nice point.

[@estuder32anthonywayne98]

You hit the nail on the head!

[@petewatson9946]

I think we need to get a hold of his boss, he should be fired. Maybe Catlin needs to step away from the WNBA, and take her fans over to the Big3, let the players go back to flying commercial. If she walked away this league would tank. unappreciated people, if I'm the owner of the Seattle Storm, and knew my team didn't even shake hands with The Fever players I would be upset, with so much disrespect going on to a young lady who only wants to play competeive ball, only speaks for itself. She doesn't even mention the hate. When do the team owners step in, and come down on this hate, in the end without Catlin the league doesn't survive. There will be a breaking point sooner or later and the league and all its players will only lose all its credibility. Shameful, after what i seen after the end of the Fever Storm game, makes me only want to watch and support the fever more, and tune out the rest of the other teams, no support for them.

[@Cmanne18]

Is LeBron Kobe got parents ain't never seen them in to many games if ever so you right. Suppose to support who you made and brought up real talk teach sis.

[@quentelhill5074]

Lebron mom was about to fight Kevin Garnett and kobe didn't talk to his parents

[@varj7]

Another great video speaking that truth that others ignore. Thank you for all you do.

[@lilikaramirez1848]

Yet when we complain about Taylor swift its a problem

[@steven.events]

I hope they put her dad in the video game.

[@theadriennerossshow3143]

That would be hilarious! ❤

[@bobby12348]

You can't blame everyone hating her because you not a fan.

[@SFreedberg1]

No, not an insult at all. Knowing more than one language is a compliment. Coming to someone's KZbin channel and calling them a liar is disrespectful, and just simply not nice. I was just pointing that out as one human to another.