Why Caitlin Clark Is Struggling

0:00 - Intro
1:35 - Pretty Privilege?
3:37 - WNBA player speaks
4:30 - Player Speak On Charter Flights
6:30 - What They Fail To Understand
6:49 - Why Caitlin Clark Is Struggling
7:57 - Caitlin Clark On Season So Far
8:38 - Indiana Fever Coach Speaks
9:57 - Final Thoughts
Angel Reese has never been shy about speaking her mind, and in response to the perception that the WNBA's profile is rocketing upward because of Caitlin Clark, the Chicago Sky forward had something to say in a since-deleted post on X on Thursday night.
“And that’s on getting a WIN in a packed [arena] not just cause of one player on our charter flight. #SKYTOWN,” Reese posted after the Sky’s 90-81 win over the New York Liberty.
Two prominent male athletes this week spoke up in defense of Clark after the Indiana Fever guard has faced criticism as she begins her professional career.
On his podcast this week, LeBron James said, "Caitlin Clark is the reason why a lot of great things is gonna happen for the WNBA."
During Wednesday night's "Inside the NBA" show, Charles Barkley said players should be "thanking" Clark for the league getting charter flights for road games, and he brought up "all the money and visibility she's bringing to the WNBA."
But while Clark deserves some credit for helping bring new fans and attention to the league, Reese made sure to point out in her pregame media availability Thursday that there's more than one star in this season's WNBA rookie class.

[@077Mannyt]

Clark is not struggling. No other WNBA player is packing out stadiums

[@pickle_soup160]

Fever vs Sky in Chicago, ticket price range is $200-$2,500. A year ago, no one would dream of that range. They should stfu and thank her every time they play against her. Here I am, at 7 a.m. watching a video on WNBA, something that would never happen before unless it was the bloopers.

[@okthen5566]

It was all angel resse popularity

[@pickle_soup160]

@@okthen5566 Yeah, is that's why tickets for the next game range the game after are from 78-650. You sound pretty stupid. All you had to was check.

[@EricD-pj4wp]

Ain’t nobody about to thank her, she’s the one wanted to go to the wnba, and she’s playing ok but she’s been getting cooked on most nights by teams and players..jewell loyd bust her ass for 32pts, 11 rbds, 6 assists, 3 steals, and the W

[@williamelanningjr5440]

@@okthen5566 I hope you recover from your lobotomy.

[@williamelanningjr5440]

@@EricD-pj4wp Clark is getting mugged by racists hags and the refs turn a blind eye to it, cupcake.

[@alexr1934]

Feels like there's no end to the potshots people are taking at CC, and she's never stooped to that level, ever. She's been respectful of past players, current players, women's basketball, and tried to be inspiring to young people around the country, despite all that's being spewed about her. This is such a miserable look for the WNBA. This season was supposed to be a big celebration of women's basketball and giant leap forward for the league, due to -- fact alert -- the nationwide excitement generated by CC's game. But no, it turned into a pathetic petty party.

[@johnroe4551]

You mean the talking media heads? I see mostly praising going on for CC. You choose to focus on the minority.

[@rezsurfer2808]

never seen her do that?????? She was like that in college talking shitt and acting better. She got beat at that game and lost got that thrown back at her and YOU all cried how they all hated her and talking bad to her. SHE STARTED THAT NONSENSE!!!!

[@Finger_Lakes_Trucker]

In my opinion Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese will be the WNBA version of Magic vs. Bird

[@billdb8854]

No it won't, Angel Reese is to full of her self if it were not for Caitlin I would have never heard of her. The only WNBA player I've heard of before this year was Griner because she was caught smuggling drugs and her 10 months of woe is me. Other than that I never watched a single second of WNBA play on Purpose.!!!

[@arlypaulmigueldamuy5221]

No Caitlin Clark is not struggling. Caitlin leads the team in scoring and assist.

[@petep5207]

15th league-wide in scoring. Only rookie in the TOP 20.

[@justme9794]

She is struggling to win games though.

[@goodjobb24]

Caitlin said herself she's struggling. 😂

[@hogrider5059]

​@@justme9794 Wenby's team was still a lottery team in his rookie season...

[@JackelinHyde]

​@@justme9794She isn't struggling to win games. The whole team is. You have to remember that 1. Clark has been playing non stop since October. She is in her 8th month of a 12 month season more or less. So she's pretty fatigued at this point and is still putting up double digits. 2. The Fever got 1st pick in the draft because they were the worst team last year. They are the most inexperienced team in the league this season. I think they only have two players with 4 or more years experience They will be lucky to win 50% of their games this season, unless Clark drags them kicking and screaming like she did with Iowa during her career

[@kennethgolden5539]

Just a little correction. The NY Liberty grossed $2M in ticket sales when the Fever played. When Chicago Sky played in NY it was 400k in gross sales. Also their was hardly any merchandize sold in the Sky game.

[@MitchMitch77-77]

Thanks for saving me the trouble! Caitlins people are supporting her regardless of how much you dislike her. Question: where are Angels supporters? 🤔🤔🤔....on KZbin talking smack!

[@artistamisto]

Yeah a big difference that not everyone sees. There's just too much lying and fake 💩 on the internet that haters make up. I hate seeing all the lies in the comments because then others jump on the misinformation bandwagon who know nothing. Lies spread like wildfire among the ignorant.

[@EricD-pj4wp]

Those can be lies but one thing we know for sure, the Fever got blown out by the Liberty, the Sky went there and WON

[@williamelanningjr5440]

@@artistamisto Well ... that was as clear as mud.

[@kerronhackshaw3632]

Chicago played NY 10x better than Indiana played them, don't know why Indiana struggling tho because they have no shortage of highly skilled players on the team

[@kingskidgirl2]

Caitlin Clark is not struggling. She also seems to have the ability to soar above all the drama storm - and I say well done, young lady!

[@justme9794]

You’re thinking of her back in the college days.

[@davidpouncy8471]

Your right clark is NOT STRUGGLING SHE IS FAILING MISERABLY !! Clark is shooting 37% from the field which means she is only making slightly over 3 out of every 10 of her shots. She is also only shooting 31% from 3pt range which is WORST than she is shooting from the field. 37% and 31% EFFICIENCY OR PRODUCTION IS FAILING at anything you do in life !!

[@mikeronald3812]

@@davidpouncy8471 Give it time.

[@hottrakz]

You have to be humble when you're losing we are already know what she looks like when she starts winning she puts her hand in people's faces and y'all call it competitive. Such a lady

[@davidpouncy8471]

@@hottrakz I agree clark is getting such a REALITY CHECK !! HOPEFULLY SHE UNDERSTANDS SHE IS NO WHERE NEAR ONE OF THE BEST PLAYERS IN THE WNBA !!

[@jsiemering68]

I only watch the WNBA because of CC. I have the WNBA League Pass because of CC. Probably 90% of the new WNBA fans are like me.

[@haicha4938]

Yup.

[@thisguy8373]

True enough..2.1mil viewed her first game

[@hottrakz]

They barely squeaked out a win against one of the worst teams goes to show you the talent level

[@MrsTruthTeller]

Yep! I am also only watching because of CC and I am a black woman too. This isnt a race conversation, she is just THAT girl.

[@real-h1739]

Not just her, Angel Reese

[@slinger5206]

Thank you! Thank you! Can't say it enough. There is alot of racial BS that is in this world. But this girl just goes in and plays her heart out. Judge people on what they do, not the shade of their skin. We all bleed red, we all live on the same freaking planet. I can't stand people on either side that want to make things about something they are not.

[@hottrakz]

So what do you feel about the disrespect of Angel Reece from the Caitlin Clark fans.

[@Rio-dmv]

So where the same energy when the brown skin players atectold shut up and cripple, we all thugs , we selfish , uneducated

[@amgineco]

I bet you most of the people hating on Caitlin are left wing haters increase and race baiters!

[@user-hi7qs9df2o]

Well said thank you

[@cristisecrest1002]

I like Caitlin because she is an excellent basketball player, not because she's white. I always loved watching MJ and he's black.

[@GJacquesJR]

Angel Reese was not talking about Caitlin Clark on her tweet

[@Alanaboo912]

She was talking to Barkley about clark

[@GetsumJ]

I would agree with ALMOST everything. You're younger, I get it. But I watched Bird, Maravich, Nash, Dirk and now Luka go thru the same BS. First the have to prove they're "Black enough to play", then they have to prove they are high caliber players. The NBA and WNBA are majority black, and they feel really threatened when a White or Hispanic player enters their world. It doesn't take a psychology degree to understand it. On the flip side, no one ever took issue with Tiger Woods. People knew he was good from the first masters. As far as Caitlin vs Angel , one has to look no further that the social media footprints of both of them. Caitlin does not spend much time on trying to influence. Angel Reese makes followers and attention her focus because she wants the attention. Add to that, Angels stats are not really reflective of an "Elite" player. Others that feel threatened - Colin Kapernick , Brittney Griner, Megan Rapinoe. They all have insecurity issues.

[@johnroe4551]

Dude you're a 🤡. Angle is damn near averaging a double double as a Rookie. She keep this up she will win ROTY. No one made this about race until CC fans started mentioning it. Not the other way around. Statements like yours is why race is being brought into this. CC taunted AR first and the moment AR finally get her get back now yall want to cry foul. Calling her all types of racial stereotypes like a "Thug" and trouble maker. Like we don't understand the dog whistles. This is one of the driving factors for CC popularity. A Whyte girl coming in and destroying a league with alot of "blk" women in it. LeBron is clueless as he always been and so are foreigners like this KZbinr.

[@EricD-pj4wp]

Getsum- WHAT?? Are you crazy or on drugs? Nobody doubted Luka, Dirk, nor Bird’s talent from the jump….nobody asked them to change positions like they once did black qbs cuz they thought they weren’t smart enough, all the players you named came in ballin and loved n respected by everybody

[@EricD-pj4wp]

You say Tiger as if Tiger is black, that man ain’t been black since….NEVER…….,but can you explain the treatment of the black qb plight to me since you want to insinuate white ppl accepts black ppl but black ppl can’t accept white ppl? They never asked Tom Brady, Ryan Leaf, Tim Couch, Trubisky, etc to change positions cuz you’re not smart enough

[@gordpearson9802]

Man, that is the best explanation todate, well said Getsum, your bang on!!

[@GetsumJ]

@@EricD-pj4wp Study your NBA/ABA history. Research what others thought about Bird and Maravich. And no, I don't do drugs junior.

[@ayricaLC]

WNBA doesn’t deserve her. I’d move on to something else or a league overseas if there is one.

[@marleymarss]

There are tons of different womens basketball league from oversea. Tons. Depends on how popular the sport is in for other countries that is. And I do want to add that even some of the WNBA players too play overseas for a different league. So for a good handful of them, playing basketball is back to back schedules and then play again for the WNBA for their team again.

[@EricD-pj4wp]

👋🏾

[@user-ut1ec9rx1x]

Not seeing the struggle! Caitlin is being guarded harder than any WNBA player in history and still can't be stopped just wait until she gets comfortable.

[@BenjWarrant]

"...just wait until she gets comfortable." Word.

[@jimmyboy131]

Exactly. Her shooting stats aren't there yet, other than free throws, but as of today she's leading her team in points and assist per game and steals, and is second in blocks. That's 17 points, 6 assists, 6 rebounds, and 1 block and steal. The media are the ones making all the commotion, as usual.

[@hottrakz]

@@BenjWarrant she is already comfortable, losing. What do you think is gonna happen tonight against the Aces

[@BenjWarrant]

@@hottrakz I really don't care, as long as CC22 and KM20 play well, and it's a good game.

[@coff2x508]

Quote..guarded harder than any other player WNBA player..what you people really prefer open lanes, no pressure at the 3 spot, foul so she can stay at the line..what’s sad is you’re really not concern with winning..you want the Iowa game to show up..new flash..it’s not.. as long as keep they pressure on force her force her to her left Clark game is done, she is to slow of a player to dominate the league..What you people refuse to realize, these are the best women basketball players this ain’t Iowa she will be an average player at best..when all she did was as her coach said dance around the 3 point line so blame the Iowa coach for not developing her game..That’s why she struggling..now the chatter is after scoring 11 point..oh she ALMOST HAD A TRIPLE DOUBLE..the goal post will continue to move..opps I almost made the basket, the FT rimmed out almost..don’t you all realize most falls short of winning..she is over hyped the results are speaking for themselves..but who cares

[@staffordlee1430]

Caitlin Clark is a phenomenal talent. She is poised, smart, complimentary and patient w/ the media. She hasn’t said 1 unkind thing about ANY player in the league! Her talent along with her maturity & attitude are what gained her millions of fans in college. That millions strong fan base followed her from Iowa to Indiana’s Fever! Her draft had 2.5 million viewers! She was invited into SNL! Her merch sold out at lightening speed! Her card sold for $10K! Her preseason games pulled sold out crowds! Fever games are selling out at home and on the road and doing so at high dollar ticket prices! Fever games are getting up to 2 million viewers! 36 of 40 Fever games are nationally televised! So, people can pretend it’s racism or sexual discrimination keeping people from being fans of the vets in the WNBA, but that’s BS! Tyson gained millions of eyes, Tiger changed golf, Serena & Venus inspired women and pulled in millions of new tennis fans, Jordan made the Bulls and the NBA fire! TALENT is why and how! Generational phenomenal talent is why! Unusual extraordinary talent is why! We want to see that talent in spite of bad behaviors but when that talent is coupled with a genuinely good person WOW!

[@NastyKnox]

Maturity and attitude? Did you not see her throw a tantrum and just stop playing whenever she doesn't get a foul? she did it 2 games in a row. You guys are painting this god like image of her and it's not real

[@wingman416]

@@NastyKnox I noticed her dropping F-bombs on a ref who didn't "bend the knee" and call a foul for her. The push off, step back,(which doesn't work as well against strong WOMEN by the way. What she needs is a few "T"'s to calm her attitude down a notch.

[@hottrakz]

You people keep confusing popularity with talent there are a lot of singers but the best singer don't sell the most tickets as always the one that comes with the gimmick, Clark is no gimmick she can really shoot and pass but because she is white she's exploited because this controversy appeals to the white racist and the people full of hope angry because she has been beaten at the biggest moments.

[@jessepena5847]

I still can’t find an Iowa jersey without having to wait til July

[@billviola7884]

Phenomenal talent considering WOMEN'S BASKETBALL.

[@grahamhannah2108]

Caitlin Clark isn’t struggling, her teammates are struggling. Her teammates are the reason she had so many turnovers and there is a reason why Indiana had the first overall draft pick this year…it’s because they aren’t good.

[@user-hi7qs9df2o]

You got that right

[@LEFTSIDE1]

How is it her teammates fault she is a turnover machine

[@grahamhannah2108]

@@LEFTSIDE1 She passes the ball to them and they are slower than she is thus the ball goes back to the other team. Don’t take my word for it, these games have been recorded you can watch the ineptness of her teammates yourself.

[@user-hi7qs9df2o]

@@LEFTSIDE1 teammates suck are you blind da

[@LEFTSIDE1]

@@user-hi7qs9df2o you and the rest must be blind if you only think one is the reason and I'm done with this I'm not going back and forth with a racist bigot

[@gerryconstant4914]

She was the #1 draft choice for a reason. She went to a BAD TEAM. Their league then blew it by scheduling her teams games against 2 of the hardest teams. I'm not saying make it easier for her but an analogy is like playing the #1 draft choice starting against Denver, Boston & Minnesota in the NBA.

[@Kalamabbfan]

And not just one game with them, but two.

[@maryjensen8428]

Other players are struggling with jealousy that’s the one people on the struggle bus. She isn’t asking for the attention her results are driving it Reiss is trying like hell to get attention to her comments but not really her results. Honestly I don’t give her a time even a minute and watch her the only time I’ll watch her is when she pays Cc. unfortunately she doesn’t seem very confident nor intelligent to be frank.

[@artistamisto]

Meanwhile Kate Martin, Nicka Muhl: no hate directed at. 🤣 It's all Caitlin Clark as far as charters, sellouts, moving to a bigger arena etc. Yes people pay to see Reese and Brink but no where near the amount as Clark. Her play is a lot more exciting and well rounded. Those great passes, long 3s and fast paced energy are a huge makeup of her game and she's thrilling to watch. I'm not saying W players have no fans you can see it on other shows but her ratio is a lot higher. That means more money for the league, more sponsors for her. Do people really think she should average 25 a game? I don't think so the hate I see is shooting %, turnovers, team losses, no titles (stupid!) and looks (ridiculous!!!). If people expect her to have over 20 pts a game that's just unrealistic. Magic Johnson didn't even average that much during his rookie season on a much better team. He averaged 18 PTS, 7 AST, 7 RB, 22% 3PT (WHAAAT??) & 4 TO's on a team that won the title! And he was a 6'9" PG who had a clear height advantage over other guards. Haters are glaring over her mistakes and then when they win last night are crying that the Sparks are trash! Well, the stifling D the Fever put on them last night made them look like trash so credit to Indy. People need to (but many won't) just stop all the hating on the players and the Coach. The team has been working on CHEMISTRY in under a month together with CC. But I guess being in the news all the time brings out haters who are sick of seeing it, but that's not the players' fault the media everywhere is trying to generate viewers and clicks for $$$. So you get tons of CC content in your face (which I love!). Caitlin has gotten all these fans because she set huge records in college (and still people hated) so then many tuned in to see her play and it just took off. Titles? Apparently those don't garner the attention that personal records do (when breaking HOFer numbers!!!). Does anyone remember all the WNBA team titles since the inception of the league? Does everyone remember all the ladies' college titles from 5 years ago? Yeah okay go google it and get back to me. Titles can be forgotten by everyone with the exception of that team's own fans. BTW Reese has set herself up to be Draymond Green since college and is leaning that way in the pros. She goes oh well guess I'm the bad guy and then continues to push the narrative. I like her game she's got some true talent but no way near as exciting as Clark. Work on those logo 3's, run the court faster, and get some wild on the money passes off gurl!! Reese is playing on a slightly better team though but Indy has been looking much better than earlier in the season. And through all that Clark appears to be humble, supportive, gracious, thankful and available for everything thrown at her. You never hear her complain, she will talk about her own mistakes and shrug off the struggles with tougher competition with a smile in interviews and with no excuses. Look at her twisting her jersey in the practice interview she wants to shoot around with her teammates so bad but knows the huge attention directed at her and obligations with the many long interviews supports the league. She wants it to grow and is never a me person. She totally gets the big picture and at only 22 yo? GTFO!!! The Sky-Fever Matchup will be moved to a bigger arena and on national TV and will be hyped big time!

[@kingskidgirl2]

Excellent thoughts well-stated. 👍🏻🥇👍🏻🥇

[@hottrakz]

Someone say Caitlin Clark sold out 17,000 in Angel race sold out 12,000 as if 12,000 isn't quadruple of what they used to sell so when you say she single handedly but back to league that's a lie. She may be more popular amongst a certain demographic who happens to be 71% of the American population which in turn would show uneven numbers that's only acknowledged by people with common sense.

[@nagi9004]

@@hottrakzyou also have to look at price tickets and viewership numbers, sky games average price ticket is $27 fever tickets are $200, the fever are selling out arenas wherever they go and the sky are not, the fever games are breaking records while the sky games are not, I’m not saying the women who laying for the sky are not talented but to just look at tickets sold and think that’s the end of the story is not true

[@hottrakz]

@@nagi9004 unfortunately you are wrong when the sky plays at the crypto the seats go anywhere from $200 to $5000 . Caitlin is a bigger draw but you are exaggerating now which is disingenuous anyone can go on the website and see these ticket prices you have no credibility. The point here is you're acting like Caitlin is a savior when she is not the only one would they said stantial boost in ticket sales they are collectively improving the WNBA as far as revenue.

[@Byctvyb]

Grown men hating on a female lmao

[@BenjWarrant]

I really don't think it's anything to do with Angel Reese or anyone else that the WNBA is undergoing a sea change. If CC22 had stayed at Iowa for another season, as she could have done - would there be teams moving their games to bigger stadiums? Selling out for $100+ a ticket? More than half of the games being televised? Would the WNBA have sprung for charter flights - because Angel Rees, Camilla Cardoso and Cam Brinks were in their rookie season? Abso-bloody-lutely not. All eyes would be on CC22 in her final NCAA season.

[@Darthkeldean]

My issue and many people issue with angel started when she started swimsuit modeling selling sexy cloths selling her hotness, but then blamed her loss in the tournament because how people sexualized her. She did that to herself. You can’t say look how bad I am and get made when men say you bad as hell and watch you.

[@TherealJess09]

She was getting death threats n women sell sexy all the time far as modeling swim wear, somebody took her face n made a damn porno using someone else’s body n ur saying that that’s her fault. Ur pathetic.

[@TherealJess09]

Ur the type of person who would blame a rape victim for being raped. Ur the type who will say “it’s ur fault u got raped” instead of blaming the perv

[@letchism]

Oh please Angel Reese doing modelling and other things have increased the viewership on women's basketball What had happened was that someone made death threats/racial and sexualised comments on twitter about Angel Reese prior to the final 8 tournament between LSU v Iowa 2024

[@Darthkeldean]

@@letchism lol ok playing victim will catch up in time.

[@letchism]

I guess you choose not to get it ​@@Darthkeldean

[@hoovey66]

They’re watching mainly cc. Everything is due to cc

[@LadyG1371]

I’m watching bc of Angel. CC is fun to watch tho

[@curtaviuskenner2842]

CC singlehandedly boosted the WNBA by herself as a rookie people about to get paid because of her... The only thing I don't like about Angel Reese is her attitude like let's be fr... She not really that good to be doing all this trash talking... you have no offensive game at all, all her shots are basically imma just throw it up and hopefully it goes in

[@EricD-pj4wp]

curta- that don’t mean everyone is watching bc of CC, some watch because they love basketball and some watch bc they like other players…CC is the biggest draw but she’s not the only reason ppl are watching, c’mon you CC fans need to stop it

[@brendajameson5093]

​@@curtaviuskenner2842CC did not singlehandedly do anything. All these new fans wouldn't have even heard of CC if Angel hadn't mocked her in the finals.

[@curtaviuskenner2842]

@@brendajameson5093 False

[@xenialafleur]

Just look at the highlights for the Fever's first win. That's why people want to watch CC.

[@johnroe4551]

😂

[@EricD-pj4wp]

She hit 2 shots! 2….TWO

[@RandallMeals]

No CC, No Chartered Flights. Truth.

[@InnocuousInes-pe8mk]

Honestly I don't understand why the WNBA does what they do. Your number one draftpick makes 80k a year, has to get a roommate if they get drafted to certain teams probably lol and they spend the same amount as the whole payroll for the entire league on charter flights? they could literally double everyones salary. And then when the new CBA get's negotiated the WNBA makes no money because they spend it on charters? How is the union okay with this

[@sparty837]

Most of these WNBA insults come across as petty and mean. When men do it, it is much more fun and that is why it is called "trash talking" and it is typically done to the opponents face not on X.

[@thegoatudontknow]

huh she has best start of any wnba rookie in history ppl slow

[@almalyndamaso4769]

They double team and guard her tightly. Her popularity in College. They knows, she's a phenomenal player. They don't let her succeed in WNBA.

[@edwardt7364]

By playing defense, is not letting her succeed?

[@EricD-pj4wp]

Almayln- so now they can’t play good defense on CC? What are they suppose to do, just let her shoot? You ppl say the most asinine stuff

[@EricD-pj4wp]

Edwardt- I swear these CC fans are craaaazy, so now you can’t play defense on CC…WOW

[@johnroe4551]

​@@EricD-pj4wpPretty much that's what they want. From the sounds of it CC fans are upset because they didn't pay to see her perform sub par 😂

[@Kalamabbfan]

@@edwardt7364 There is one little thing about the WNBA: I honestly believe it is a rougher sport that the NBA. They let soooooo much go on. When I was in college, what they are doing was called Football. Guarding is one thing, but if they did to someone outside of the court, what they do on the court, they would be arrested for assault.

[@GRANTTRIBECreates]

LOL Rumor has it all the crows have gone south for the summer after finding out that they are the main course on all the Caitlin Clark Haters plate!! Cranberry anyone!🤣 Facts! Sam

[@FlyYogi]

Please pass the salt.🧂

[@jasonjordan8376]

How is she struggling? She’s averaging more points than Reese and Brinks. Agree with your other points.

[@BenjWarrant]

@@KH-vv6kr It's the points that win games. In her last NCAA season Clark scored 1243 points, with 350 assists. All the other statistics are irrelevant.

[@JonathanMcGuire-xq2bi]

Not really; if it were the points, Caitlin would have won a championship in college. The media says she is struggling because of expectations. Everyone expects Caitlin to do what she did in college in the league right away and that doesn't happen because you're playing against a higher level of talent. The expectations of the other players drafted are much lower, so their performances are less criticized. Overall Caitlin , Angel, and Cameron are performing pretty well. Most props to Caitlin for handling the constant double teams and physical play. ​@@BenjWarrant

[@EricD-pj4wp]

Jasonjordan- and avg more turnovers than them combined, turnovers are what loses games

[@BenjWarrant]

@@EricD-pj4wp ...and points and assists are what win them!!!!!!!!

[@BenjWarrant]

@@JonathanMcGuire-xq2bi Your analysis sucks. If the others in the team had: completed their own layups, not fluffed the passes (including the ones from CC22) and other tactics, then she would have hit the WNBA like a hurricane. As it is, it's taken her a few weeks to get going. As it is, she's the most successful rookie this season, and will probably be the most successful of all time.

[@jacksonj3082]

CC is drawing more interest to WNBA, as Tiger Woods brought more interest to the PGA. In both cases, CC and TW bring / brought $ to their sport, which benefit the other players. Without CC, I would not watch the WNBA.

[@johnroe4551]

Who cares. They were still growing prior to CC arrival. Don't give yourselves to much credit.

[@cristisecrest1002]

CC is the reason people are watching the W. Don't kid yourself that the W was growing without CC. The NBA kept the W afloat.

[@misterssippi601]

😂 yeah she's really struggling! Her wnba salary is crap but she has made us for that in endorsement deals. She's one of the most sought after athletes in the country right now. Don't think she's struggling too much.

[@Meggiebeth19]

Struggling? CC’s got it going on. Unsure what you’re watching. Tune in.

[@jessepena5847]

Last night reminded me of why I became a Caitlyn fan. Her incredible passing!!!

[@ndjibukabengele973]

CC didn't start with her passing last night. she has been killing since I have been watching her in college. She is amazing. I watched 2 years of women's college basketball more than the men's thanks to Angel, CC, Cameron, Juju and etc.

[@solidsnake7167]

She’s one of only 8 players IN THE ENTIRE LEAGUE averaging 17/5/5. The only other rookie averaging double digits is Reese who’s averaging 11 on 32% shooting. They double teamed and trapped her in her very first wnba game. They knew that before she even played her first minute that she’d stir fry any of these women 1:1. I’m going to bet that no woman that ever existed has been game planned like that before the first game. Kind of pathetic if these chicks supposedly have something for her. And what she did last night in LA with those 3s in the fourth - no other player can do that and be as exciting as that.

[@darriusrobinson8370]

You clearly havent been watching the wnba if you think teams didnt planned hard asf for other players🤣🤣

[@solidsnake7167]

@@darriusrobinson8370 you’re a massive goofy comparing Amazon women that have been in the league for years to someone that hasn’t stepped foot on the floor yet. She was picked up at 94 feet and trapped by her FIRST GAME. No, that has not ever happened. And it is ridiculous. What are the gate keepers scared of? Thought they were supposed to be good. Petrified to death that she’s gnna come right in and dice you up? She is dwarfing all the other rookies in terms of both numbers and ratings. This shouldn’t even be a discussion other than her being thanked

[@darriusrobinson8370]

@@solidsnake7167 you just proved my point that yk jack💩about the wnba. Thats what tf they are suppose to do, if they know she likes to shoot unnecessary shots from logo, they are suppose to defend her there. She plays no defense and make a lot of bad passes. But yall blame everybody else but her. The game she played in college wont work against pros. But be sure to tune in for todays game. Your gonna see who the best player really is

[@EricD-pj4wp]

Ok I see you brought up Reese’s shooting % but you somehow forgot to mention that CC is leading the ENTIRE WNBA in turnovers, did you seem to forget that somehow

[@EricD-pj4wp]

Bro, she was 0-7 last night before those two 3’s went in, she finished the night 4-14, and you think that’s great????

[@AztecRay]

CC and Reese rivalry made the last 2 years fun. I like them both

[@TheODLawson23]

Caitlin Clark was struggling because her Fever teammates couldn't catch the ball, or she was waiting for her teammates to get up the court because they were too slow, which allowed the opposition set up their defense.

[@kevinfaison4554]

I’m not sure if you being subjective or not but it appears that you are a CC fan. Fevers win last night was due to other players contributing and the ball out of her hand as a shooter. She shot 20% for FG & 3PT so did she really help or did the coach switch the play game??? Think!

[@Artlife0831]

35 seconds ago 1.Why the hell does the coach keep calling Them guys they are girls 2. The WNBA is still terrible even though Clark and Angel are there. 3. Clark is the only reason that they might get paid. If they intentionally try to hurt her, the league is done

[@JET1970]

Attendance for tonight’s Indiana Fever vs Los Angeles Sparks game.. 19,106! The HIGHEST attended home game in Los Angeles Sparks History! The 6th-straight game the Fever have played in front of a sellout!

[@jessepena5847]

🎉Cause for celebration

[@InTheLab3d]

Shes averaging 17 6 and 6. last night a near triple double with 4 steals only 2 turnovers. not bad.

[@johnroe4551]

Against one of the worst teams. We'll see how she does against the Aces tonight if she can do the same. Then I'll say not bad

[@InTheLab3d]

@@johnroe4551 her averages are in 2 games against liberty. 2 against sun. Her averages are against some of the best in the league.

[@TABLETMYCAT]

Maybe sides should give some grace herself to her players.

[@worldclassguitarists]

The other thing it has to do with is MONEY. No other player has the ability to make money for businesses that invest. By end of year, AR's floor game will be a shadow of CC's game. CC = generational player. AR = not.

[@daisyhenry332]

I think not...AR will actually be right up there with CC because she plays whatever part she needs to do for her team...she doesn't have to score in order to help her team...rebounds..blocks..DEFENSE. all play a part...so don't downplay her ability.

[@williamelanningjr5440]

@@daisyhenry332 Anybody else tired of the racist hags in the WNBA?

[@johnroe4551]

You're a 🤡 Angel Reese is in the running for ROTY if trends keep going like this. Best believe Chicago Sky is going deeper in the playoffs then Fever.

[@tm8001]

Sam, I got into watching women's basketball this year (2024) following Caitlin Clark pursuit of the various scoring records but also enjoying watching Hawkeye basketball. Watched the women's NCAA tournament and got to witness the talent (and the personalities) of many of the other teams. I also purchased the WNBA League Pass pretty much to follow CC but also Angel Reese, Kate Martin and other names I recognized as a result of watching the NCAA tournament as well as the draft. I stumbled on to your video but really enjoyed your perspective and you keep it real in your commentary. Thank you.

[@ftrentfields78]

The only thing I don’t like abt it is that some people try and make it seem like Caitlin is the sole reason the WNBA is getting more attention when the other rookies were also responsible for making that happen. If Caitlin was the only player in NCAA that was making noise last season the WNBA would not be getting as much attention as it is now.

[@RealMcCoy0205]

Yeah you need to pay attention, it has been clearly explained and you're still being ignorant. CC games are grossing millions while other games are 600,000 tops. So stop with the ignorance.

[@ftrentfields78]

@@RealMcCoy0205 I need to pay attention but you clearly missed the words “some people” in my comment 🤔🤦🏾‍♂️😂. I actually like Caitlin, but you can’t exclude what the other rookies have done. Well I guess you can but I’m not gone lie to myself and try and make it seem as though just because I’m a Angel Reese fan that nobody else is impacting the game of women’s basketball. Another word for that would be delusional 🤔

[@RealMcCoy0205]

Whose games are setting franchise attendance records? Is it Reese or any of the other rookies or even vets? Nope it's Clark's games.

[@ftrentfields78]

@@RealMcCoy0205 bruh, all of the games have set records for their franchises this year 🤦🏾‍♂️, there are eyes all over the WNBA this season. The Sky set a record for their first home preseason game. You even watched Angel play this season 😂. But umma let the numbers say it for you real quick and then I’m done…… What were Caitlins 2 most watched games in college? South Carolina (Kamilla Cardosa) and LSU (Angel Reese)🤔

[@RealMcCoy0205]

@@ftrentfields78 now you're lying since the first home preseason game was season ticket holders only. lol

[@johnsteward132]

Caitlin isn't struggling. She is playing on the worst team in the league. The youngest team in the league. She's a rookie. And The Fever has had the toughest schedule in the league. This week..games..Mon, Wed, Fri, Saturday. Gotta be tired! The Aces... have played 3 games. I look for the Fever to be tired 2nite. Good luck to them. I don't think Reese has anything to do with the charter flights.

[@nagi9004]

It’s weird how the fever played double the games as everyone else

[@johnroe4551]

They definitely gave fever a tuff schedule 🤣

[@daisyhenry332]

It's actually half and half as far as her passes....meaning half the time it's her fault...now of course I expect her to get better and better.....the only thing I can critique Sides on...I do believe she should create more screen plays for CC and have Boston come off the bench...however I will say Boston played better last night...I think she continues to start her because of size...most of these teams are bigger in size than the Fever....so let's just keep it real about CC....I feel yes she brought alot...but folks will continue to watch WNBA now because they see all the other talented players such as Angel Reese...Aja Wilson ..Cam Brink...Breanna Stewsrt...etc...

[@jessepena5847]

Well don’t count me in on that group I have zero interest in any of the teams I’m not even a fever fan now I’m not saying some player will catch my interest and make me watch their games but after watching 3 other teams with some good players that hasn’t happened yet.

[@drivenbyarchery8676]

People like CC because she’s great and a good person it seems due to she doesn’t talk shit. The other players are haters and they’re just making more people not interested in watching them. They should be kissing her ass and they will be soon enough when she reaches the top while the rest stay stagnant

[@cristisecrest1002]

I won't watch WNBA anymore if Caitlin doesn't play!

[@fts1981]

Havent watched one Caitlyn highlight package yet but i have watched Angel Reeses because i like her mentality. Just look at her response to getting choke slammed. So no, all the extra eyes aren't because of CC.

[@thatguyfromsandiego2660]

Only the 4th player in WNBA history to record at least 50pts and 15 assists in the first 3 career games. She’s top. 15 in scoring and top 10 in assists. Not only that but she’s averaging the same amount of points Diana did in her rookie season. Also remember MJ has 291 turnovers in his rookie season!

[@dumbo_unchained]

Honestly the hate and animosity is a good thing for the league. One of the biggest draws to the nba is the drama (requesting trades/trash talk/commentary etc.) The more you hear about it the more likely you'll tune in

[@LadyG1371]

Angel Fan here. I love her bringing hyper Femininity❤❤❤❤

[@bongocharm1332]

I was never a bball fan but everybody in the world knew who Pete Maravich was. When word reached the masses that there was a GIRL at the University of Iowa who played like Pete Maravich we started watching Iowa basketball, which brings us to where we are now. I’ll watch Caitlin whenever she’s on tv. If she’s not on tv I have the WNBA app. If she’s not playing I have no interest in the game. I know it sounds cold but if the league and all its players disappeared overnight and were replaced by a whole new cast of characters in a different league with a different name, as long as you left us Caitlin I’d still be buying t-shirts and tickets.

[@nancyfechtig]

This is the most reasonable description of what's going on in the WNBA right now that I have seen anywhere. Caitlin Clark has blown the doors off WNBA and women's college basketball, and now I have MANY women players that I love to watch play, and I didn't watch at all a couple years ago. My hope is that she and other players can stay focussed on what they do best and continue to grow their game.

[@gfrylives]

Caitlin is not pretty OK. Lets get that clear. But her gameplay and the way she goes about her job is admirable. She's always lifting and building from the underdog. Thats why people like her.

[@snave59]

She's not bad looking.Is she the prettiest ? No.Burt she is not ugly.

[@user-ug4hw7oq7y]

Real Talk , im a Fan

[@lmoore9676]

​@@snave59Stop it. What he said is correct. She can ball her but off but she is not pretty. He did not say she was ugly either. She is just ok. What you said is what people say when they don't want to lie and want to hurt someone's feelings when askef..."isn't she pretty." She is cold as a player, but she is not pretty so there is no pretty privilege for her despite what was said on the view.

[@paulmartin9070]

Yeah, I was gonna say that. Clark ain't that pretty. But I guess it's just another label that these people are gonna use to attack her

[@pjmisley]

I find her more attractive than 95% of the league... angel Reese is pretty, but not attractive IMO

[@matiasrodriguez3155]

You keep inserting Angel Reese with Caitlin Clark. Caitlin Clark is the one blowing up the league. It’s her that people are watching. Reese is horrible to watch

[@LadyG1371]

And Reese was at the Met Gala, announced her WNBA plans in Vogue magazine, every rapper and singer loves her, she has been like an uncle to her and best friend, has the most followers above every other player. She is bringing viewers to the game with her hyper femininity. Not everyone’s into the tomboy who can shoot.

[@jeffreyrose46]

100

[@jeffreyrose46]

WTF has CC said or done...moron. Nothing...Control your peeps...MABB

[@wingman416]

@@LadyG1371 Agreed. Hard to word these responses without some folks from middle America getting all b@tthurt for SOME reason. Don't know why? Do you? Can you say it better than me, I hope. I can't help but draw lines between the maga crowd and the CC crowd. I mean, they do look the same, so it's hard to tell them apart!

[@davidmaez7253]

I support both Angel and C.C. , Caitlin is the better hooper out of them. Angel gets alot of attention too, she also has charisma. In my opinion I don't find either attractive but I got mad respect for their hoop game .

[@Coco-zi3ey]

It’s exciting to see this evolution of the WNBA. More eyes on the game does come with the additional commentary. It’s to be expected.

[@davidsimpson7124]

Spot on with 95% of what you said. But seriously, to imply that Angel Reese or any others in this draft class have anything to do with the new-found popularity of the WNBA is a stretch at best. I get that you've gotta play both sides but let's be honest, this is all because of Caitlin Clark. I doubt anybody outside of Chicago would ever pay $100+ to see Reese, but they are paying that to see CC. Good video!

[@curtaviuskenner2842]

But she not struggling tho she averages 16pts 6assists 6rebs 1 stl 1 blk While getting double teamed and assaulted😂😂😂😂

[@EricD-pj4wp]

How convenient that you left out turnovers 6+ per game (leading wnba) shooting 37%

[@johnroe4551]

You mean she is assaulting everyone that checks her. Those fore arm shoves are the only way she can get separation. As of right now she is a role player at best.

[@pickle_soup160]

Black women fragility

[@johnroe4551]

How? None in the WNBA said a thing? A couple ppl outside the WNBA speak their mind and now it's all? You all would be mad if it was done the same to you. As long as everyone is praising CC you see no issue right? Right

[@Donald-my3oo]

Where are all the black men supporting the WNBA Attend some games bro

[@pickle_soup160]

@@Donald-my3oo why are you asking me?

[@nathanpayne5358]

Great video man! This is a take I haven’t heard yet and there’s a lot of them!🤙

[@forestdweller512]

Before CC the player had to fly coach on commercial flights. Now they are on charter flight.

[@dan2050]

She is fifth in league in assists while leading her team in scoring and almost in rebounds. Caitlin will be the goat without a doubt

[@redtesta]

the amount of jealously, racism going on is just insane. All she did was break records , HANDLE herself and REPRESENT herself in college and post college how companies would want someone to represent them. The rest of the wnba do not. simple as that. Then the one girl to bring more to the league, which she has, they hate on her. Money money money money money. None of them were doing crap but complaining they should be making what the men do , which is laughable ( on top of it the nba has tanked for years now) . They cant deal with the fact the success , the records, the contracts and that she is white and still handles herself regardless of what other punk players say and even the immature commentators. I don't know her contract but i would see when i could opt out to where she can take half the contract ( maybe 10-15 million) and LEAVE. The wnba would collapse. The pressure Caitlyn has and NOT deserved is just beyond the pale. If anything its going to burn her out. Even the coach isn't using her the best she can be used and ANY , i mean ANY emotion of mistake Caitlyn makes, all the media and haters are all over her. Sick sad society we live in today. Pretty pathetic. Wish she grew up during my time, that would be happening. Gen x here so you get the point.

[@EricD-pj4wp]

Redtesta- I know why you wish CC grew up in your time, the time in Mississippi etc where they were allowed to murder young black boys from out of state, choose their friends as jurors and judge, then be acquitted, yeah gen X your time…it’s not 1955 anymore buddy,

[@MrJiggerG]

Great video, Sam! Keep rockin', brother!

[@cjprince1]

Trash talking is absolutely a part of the game, but surely you know that comments against women players often turn ugly, sexual or violent. Every post I see about Caitlin Clark has dozens of comments from random dudes calling her a man, calling her a lesbian - or something uglier.. Angel Reese gets called horrible names. Aliyah Boston deleted her Twitter account because of all the abuse. It's beyond trash talk and it's exhausting.

[@LadyG1371]

And Reese was at the Met Gala, announced her WNBA plans in Vogue magazine, every rapper and singer loves her, she has been like an uncle to her and best friend, has the most followers above every other player. She is bringing viewers to the game with her hyper femininity. Not everyone’s into the tomboy who can shoot.

[@tonyghee0124]

You can't be this dumb. What is the main thing that got Reese all of that

[@ianstephens333]

Exactly . Shes a little pop star. That’s what’s irritating. She’s hasn’t marketed herself as an athlete. Which is why she’s not the one selling out arenas or getting major NILs. CC is

[@curtaviuskenner2842]

Everything you said may be true... but at the end of the day she has that "IT" factor... She more exciting to watch... She changing the whole landscape of the WNBA... She about to get WNBA players paid simply because once her rookie contract is up they'll have to pay her at least 20-30 mil which will lead other athletes to wanting 10-15 mil ... sad to say but had Caitlin Clark chose to stay in College and Angel Reese left for the WNBA The WNBA would of been in the same situation it been in past few years because she don't bring in viewers like Caitlin... nor is talented or skillful as Caitlin...right now Caitlin is getting that Jackie Robinson treatment which is sad... everybody hates her cause she white and getting all the attention... Let's not forget before Caitlin joined the WNBA the views, ratings, tickets sales, jersey sales were shitty... now all those things are through the roof now that she in the WNBA games are being shown on television before it wasn't, teams flying charter before they was on regular air planes with regular people, Staying in top notch hotels before then they wasn't, getting all types of sponsors before then they wasn't 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@solidsnake7167]

Fart noise. She is such a try hard with the social media it’s beyond cringe. Also she needs to try not to be killing a family of 5 when she’s filming herself while driving on the road. She acts like a narcissistic child and btw - she didn’t play in front of a packed house. Not even close. Her game drew 300k at the gate, CC drew 2.2 without needing to do cringy/eyeroll social media lives or posts

[@jasonjordan8376]

I love Angel Rees. But facts are facts. Everyone is watching now primarily because of Clark. Sorry if that hurts your feelings, mate.

[@RedisNotaFlavor]

It really must be about ball, because CC is pretty boring. She got a very dry personality 😂

[@beckyumphrey2626]

U mad?

[@ghsense2626]

Hater you expect her to act hood and be twerking like Reese?

[@petep5207]

You're right. She is boring because she does not show her ass on Insta or post beef tweets like Angel Reese. So there's that.

[@andythoms8130]

You know her so well then lol

[@christopherwright4615]

This is the best commentary I’ve heard on all that’s happening in the “W”.

[@sportsbanter3885]

Great video, very logical explanation for all of it, I am rooting for all of these rookies to be successful!

[@paulspargur63]

Clark is white . Of course she is the best ever... Black people need to stop crying before we get upset... Enough is enough

[@VAbarbie09]

What are you gonna do lol besides piss us off

[@terrygracy8345]

wtf? Gotta be a troll

[@EricD-pj4wp]

Paulspar- who gives a f*ck if you or y’all get upset, this ain’t 1945, yall gon get upset then f*ck around and find out

[@johnroe4551]

​@@terrygracy8345 No most of them feel like this. Albiet this here may just be a troll.

[@terrygracy8345]

@@johnroe4551 I don’t even know who “ them” is. Not sure I want to know

[@brunettagaither2940]

I am so sick of CC please give the other players recognition media is so hung on one player. Yet act like nobody else matter🤬🤬🤬🤬

[@beckyumphrey2626]

U mad?

[@petep5207]

YOU CAN CREATE A CHANNEL AND TALK ABOUT THOSE OTHER PLAYERS. Even better, you can buy game tickets, like Caitlin Clark fans do...in record numbers. Or does your outrage and fandom stop once you remove the bonnet?

[@andythoms8130]

To be fair she has brought all the attention to the wnba so just hang in there and ride the wave. The recognition will come to the others.

[@AiiRxJONES]

I get it bro but you know middle America makes it about race all the time cannon! They compare them and they BOTH play different positions! That’s like comparing Shaq to AI. Both great players but do different shit for the game.

[@huemungus5321]

AiirxJONES Middle America makes its all about race. Your joking right? There is no way you believe that. You have the right to believe whatever you want but it's just not true what your saying

[@user-rd7qc8if1b]

I love listening to you Sam , you have a new subscriber. I enjoy listening to smart men. Keep up the good work

[@GFYM_Finance]

CC is also getting full-court pressed on each possession.

[@mrme5700]

WELL SAID!!!! ❤

[@Salmacis99]

When a player breaks damn near every single record in their sport, the haters are going to come out in droves. Especially if they don't light it up right out of the gate as a pro. Caitlin is facing ENORMOUS pressure, had no break between transitioning into the W, and is being blanketed by all defenses. And she's STILL at 15.4 points, 5.4 rebounds and 6.3 assists per game. Stellar? No- good for a rookie? Hell yes, especially considering the season is just starting. She'll get her bearings, and once she does, look out ladies. The current W players are simply jealous, that's it. But they should be mature enough to realize that they are going to get their flowers now because of CC.

[@katrinaamaro]

Thank you so much for this very insightful breakdown of what's going on. These ladies need to support one another for the sake of the league and womanhood.

[@samsam2235]

Fax. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

[@Morocco21345]

My man, respect for putting out this video!

[@powerflightme]

Solid breakdowns. I didn't feel brain drained absorbing in your take of the drama called the wnba. 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾❤️‍🔥

[@joefran619]

CC is actually doing very well. It's the coach not utilizing CC skills. The coach is trying to change her, big mistake!

[@drunknmasta90]

Sides was talking about herself for real

[@TUBE-BONTONSONN-sport-vt9zw]

That's why Caitlin Clark said it's mental health month: for them😂😂

[@justinclark4235]

Thank you, I totally agree with this commentary! I'm tired of hearing about her turnover numbers. If you watch the games, half of her turnovers are great passes that her teammates couldn't handle, and a good portion are due to double teams and extra defensive attention that no one else in the league receives. Also, if you discount CC's play because of turnovers, *then be consistent and discount the play of Alyssa Thomas as well, Thomas averages only one less turnover than CC despite being a veteran, and somehow she is still receiving MVP votes.*

[@hunterbiggums5960]

Nothing better than objective reporting.

[@acerrspage4205]

Who was that guy sitting by Cunningham?

[@blucheer8743]

But she ain’t struggling! Why google algorithm doing that??

[@jawarablake]

I think the strange part is I hear people act like if Clark doesn’t win the league losses. The games are good and it’s getting more tv time.

[@williamlegge2167]

Thanks for the excellent commentary

[@danpals7678]

Caitlin is better than the rest.

[@normacortes8708]

Are you wearing a Philly cap? 👍

[@jerryjohnson3801]

true that !!

[@kenkl5204]

They shouldn't charter. They should be out there meeting and greeting. First class or business definitely. Charter the home late flight. Something like that. But to see them in the airport is cool.

[@demond2134]

They need to give Reese and Clark charters and make the rest the players ride greyhound 😆

[@AngelLopez612]

Very Valid points. All facts.

[@2piecenobisuit763]

Imagine the euro women’s league comes and snatches up CC AND angel for big money the wnba would be done

[@Red_Door01]

❤Angel Reese!

[@edgardolopez7590]

YOU YOU NEED TO KNOW YOU ARE A GRATE HUMAN BEIN IM PROUD WHEN I SEE PEOPLE LIKE YOU SO HUMBLE REAL AND TENDER YOUR AWESOM

[@wendellraulerson6547]

BROOOOO I just commented on a video saying the EXACT same thing! 💯% fax

[@rickciardella]

Imagine chartering jets to fly around a group of five figure employees that have never turned a profit.

[@OfSunFlowers]

They don’t want to take the good with the bad. They won’t the heroes without the villains. They don’t understand what makes a narrative compelling.