Caitlin Clark stalking incident highlights safety issue in women's sports | On Her Turf | NBC Sports

[@DLoThaRealest]

I can't believe Natalie Esquire wants Caitlin to openly speak about a traumatic experience and throw shade at her by saying "but we know that she picks and chooses when she speaks on things". What has reporting come to? NBC Do Better

[@dschrute8]

Agreed my jaw dropped when she said that

[@Lorenzojones46]

She does not need to speak on everything!!! 60 year old black male here just handle your business all to yourself. " we get it and understand this is very very PRIVATE!!!

[@lessonica4619]

Caitlin Clark doesn't have to speak about anything. She took it to the authorities as she should and that's a GREAT example for women looking up to her. That's what you're supposed to do

[@JokoReantasoMusic]

For the WNBA to move forward, there should be a major media shakeup. women’s basketball should be covered by people who really know the sport and can talk basketball. These reporters can’t even do a 10min stretch a basketball coverage or convo without injecting drama and non basketball related issues. I would bet that these people can’t do a 5 minute convo of meaningful straight up basketball

[@ColleenYourAccess2me]

This is so wrong for commentator to say that she wishes Caitlin would publicly speak about this stalker. If anyone talks about their stalker then they are giving them time in the press and their name and face... the creep then feels like a star. The police need to handle it. Caitlin has been stalked by people since she was in college and she has had to have security. She has had stalkers that hate her and say she looks like a man... have even made up lies about ger and say she is a man. She has had stalkers that are obsessed with her and want to insert themselves into her life. Caitlin never complains publicly about the horrible things that I remember reading their comments when she was in college. She is handling it like the police have advised. This commentator should not be saying that she thinks Caitlin should be publicly speaking out. The victim is not the one to try to solve this social problem. People within our legal system and politicians and the WNBA itself needs to be the ones helping solve these problems.

[@MP-bk5sf]

Natalie is the opposite of a journalist

[@JE-IC]

The stalker who targeted Paige Bueckers was given a suspended sentence and 3 years probation. In other words, he didn't serve any time and is back on the street. Paige must be feeling an immense amount of stress over this. I'm sure Caitlin won't feel safe until her stalker is sentenced to time behind bars.

[@gualbertogarcia305]

This “STALKER” at The Courthouse was Behaving VERY VERY SICK ! People have “GOT TO BACKOFF” RIDICULING CAITLIN about this Situation ! “ENOUGH”!

[@Tinkerbell-69]

TF is wrong with this reporters?

[@zealazax6287]

She is not fired yet. She made racist remarks against Caitlin and continues with her life with no repercussions. If it was a white person her whole life and career would be ruined. So why are black people getting a free pass to be racist?

[@JE-IC]

Thank you for your rational commentary about this. I'm very disappointed that neither the WNBA nor the WNBPA has made any sort of statement about this. They were quite sanctimonious about Internet trolls, but are silent on a stalker.

[@natfluential]

I think it’s important to understand that the union called out what they saw as a mishandling of a situation. The league acted accordingly here, so it’s not surprising that a statement wasn’t issued. The union doesn’t go around issuing a statement on everything.

[@Titus-j4z]

I have to agree to that and very much

[@JE-IC]

@@natfluential the union should be calling out the league for their silence on this dangerous situation

[@natfluential]

@@JE-ICthat’s not what the union does. The league acted swiftly in this situation. The union calls oht things when the league’s silence or inaction results in something harmful. That’s not what’s happening here.

[@Logo3_22]

@@natfluentialSo internet troll is more important than a memeber of the league getting stalk which could have caused her harm? So you are saying they can’t make a statement to show her some comfort? 🧐🧐 Hmmm your comment is very suspect.. z

[@christihohen]

Where is the WNBA players association or just the WNBA making a statement??

[@dewuster8885]

Prayers up for Caitlin

[@7damon8ietheredge54]

guess Caitlin was a victim in this. funny thing is no one cared about what Caitlin was going through this year it was just her presence in the wnba what everyone had to endure because if her. hope everyone realizes that online stuff sometimes isnt people trolling it can he more than that. hope jemele hill speaks on hoping Caitlin is okay and not make this a race issue

[@luihrms]

Didn’t Jemele said back in September Clark doesn’t receive any threats because of her race? Then deleted her post the other day.

[@cooliscool115]

she ate her words

[@charlieb9630]

No she deleted them and said nothing

[@lucysalas2314]

But yet you say things about CC , that’s not right, she is not white Bread. Talk right

[@Mirror_of_the_Soul00]

Facts

[@ericsmith3996]

Why does Natalie still have a job? She's a hack, and has it out for CC

[@diananoble3019]

Thank you for covering this issue. I hope the W takes a more proactive role in ensuring the safety of players. I would have wanted it addressed whether the police will get involved when the stalker limits the interaction to DMs and doesn't drive to the house, as with Carter.

[@lagringnaldo3736]

Its all started on hatred without reason ,hating her because she is too good to her job.Look at on your owm mirror first and reflect.😢

[@Mirror_of_the_Soul00]

Well said.

[@Mirror_of_the_Soul00]

I very much appreciate the comments thst I have read on this video. I will say this - THANK YOU NBC Sports for broaching this topic. Secondly I PRAY that this will cause you two and everyone else in the WNBA to twice about harshly criticizing CC because of her race and expecting to be an activist for YOUR causes. The safety of all 156 of thr women on the league is very importsnt - and neither the league officials, or players or fans or MEDIA should so create a hostile environment that emboldens psychos like Michael Lewis to potentially harm any player. And let's extend the SAME GRACE to Clark thst we would want to receive. The fact thst she had security for years should have been a major clue to the media.

[@MyronRiley-u5l]

You need to cut the crap!

[@sirensong93]

Thank you for covering this important topic! I don't think a lot of people realize how serious a stalking issue can be. It can affect anyone - you don't have to be famous. But being famous and the reach of the internet can make it a thousand times worse. I just hope that all women's sports leagues do everything in their power to keep their players safe!

[@jortizie]

Yall are 💯, it is so hard to speak up. Women are constantly scrutinized for everything.

[@lessonica4619]

And yet they're doing the same. Saying that Caitlin should speak about it. She doesn't have to. She didn't what she had to do, not crying on social media, and went straight to the authorities with proof so they can act

[@darkknight901]

Thank you for being one of the few mainstream media outlets to actually discuss this.

[@Lin16Sim2-t8n]

Isn't funny.. These same people of social media started all of this by hating her on in every way they could have .. Yes this same podcast has thrown alot of shady things at CC.. and was pushing the hate agenda.. This same podcast had done alot of online bulling and hatred on CC..

[@marisoltammero3331]

Oh, they gave their subtle digs. Start listening at around 11:30. And the reason Miss Thing had to shut down her DM’s is because she aligned herself with an unhinged bigot. “White bread, anyone”. I see you two.

[@ColleenYourAccess2me]

Having stalkers is impossible to feel safe especially, when this giy obviously does not care about doing what the judge is telling him to do right there in court.

[@learning_the_hard_way]

Natalie Esquire wishing for CC to t a ll about this is just nuts. Her coverage of CC has been very negative.

[@mattress2331]

The problem is; Like with Chicago Sky False allegations type of thing happening!

[@JosephLaird-sm4vf]

Caitlin Clark has a bodyguard name steve with the fever and he protects her at every game. Also her sponsor Hy-Vee pays for her security. Also my opinion is since Caitlin Clark and Taylor Swift are friends maybe Taylor Swift will pay for her security when she goes anywhere that would be awesome now there will be no camera's showing Caitlin at any revenue for safety issues. I hope she is safe now. I sm so sorry that she is going through this. I have 2 daughters 23 and 18 .

[@robertokeefe2357]

Well 150lb Cane Corso will allow CC to go and do anything .as a support animal they are breed for protection of family member And property .they read you if your demeanor is frightened or scared they will take over .CC just the sight of you and your dog Well I pity the fool who considers confronting you and your Corso

[@gwendoody]

Paige stay safe.

[@rostamism1178]

Natalie Es look like one of the character in the planet of the apes. I don't recall the name of that character.

[@scotthamp7145]

This is the best segment that I have seen Natalie do. Great job, both of you! I assumed that Caitlin had a security guard with her during the season for a reason. This issue will get more common as the W grows.

[@gwendoody]

Please caitlyn be safe.i want to see you and the fever kick butt in 2025.i want you guys to prove the haters wrong especially some of the haters on espn.i want them to take back the hate they have for her before she gets hurt.i also want to say to diana jewelleries and Sheryl quit the hate on cc before she gets hurt.diana you are 42 and cc is only 22.she has much right to play as long as you have.back off cc.

[@kungsimba-s5q]

This fake nala simba stories and im black and she probably on the white side. Because i been saying yall stalking me for years