My thoughts on Caitlin Clark's comments on black women, WNBA

[@Lisa-m4j4f]

As a black woman I just want to say that I’m tired of race being the focal point of every topic. This woman is undeniably a great athlete and it’s unfair that her accomplishments are being overshadowed by jealousy, hatred, pettiness, resentment and prejudice. All I have to say is Caitlin don’t ever allow anyone to dull your shine….. It’s your time to shine so in the words of Rhianna “shine bright like a diamond.”

[@hottrakz]

I understand Caitlin Clark may be getting some of the heat but as a black woman you should understand your own struggles and understand the resentment towards you and the jealousy towards you. Caitlin Clark definitely deserves credit for what she has done and is a great athlete however this was a problem that was happening prior to Caitlin Clark and as a black woman and will be pleasing to see you fight for yourself and your own. I don't think people are jealous of her. Have to be careful with the jealousy remarks because only the people who are objecting to her understand their motives. Nobody's taking anything out on Caitlin Clark they are just speaking the truth and she just happens to be in the position who are receiving benefits.

[@josephtimothy6526]

Too late....

[@marioslrzn]

@@hottrakzwhat’s the truth, WNBA was a failing business, no one was watching. If Clark stays in college, no one would be talking about the WNBA. None of that other crap matters? Past players didn’t move the needle, you can’t force people to care.

[@benniewhitfield472]

Girl you better preach the truth cause you just did a complete sermon about CC and I'm black and I absolutely love ❤CC!!!

[@victory7763]

Here we go with the anonymous "as a black person" spokesman of the internet.

[@_ian2800]

People who don’t like her are not going to suddenly like her. They have made their decision.. it’s called prejudice.

[@joejoe8322]

A lot of the people who did like her will no longer watch her.

[@michellerocco5073]

My Feelings EXACTLY 😢🙏 💯 👍🏻, hope her parents sit her W H IBT E AS SS DOWN make her understand pick her battles, nobody here to help she needs to Smarten up , she knows those ladies Despise her REGARDLESS of her speaking positive supposedly

[@CrackaTrollingSince1990]

And y'all should know what prejudice is better than anyone

[@thomastucker226]

Nope. You know nothing of world history. You won't respond to discuss it either.

[@_ian2800]

@@CrackaTrollingSince1990 said the pot to the kettle..

[@subvet694]

Skin color should not be any kind of qualifier for your proficiency at your job.

[@anthonygilbert5138]

But is Caitlin Clark proves this exact point

[@Shake688]

@@anthonygilbert5138 thats because she brought more money to the league. More people watched because they liked her and thought she was humble.

[@lionelwells5618]

Nice statement.....needs to be in some boardrooms.

[@RUTHLESSMAC]

I agree but it has been for hundreds of years!!!! This time its affecting the side that has benefited from this! Now its a problem

[@hiphopsince81]

Yet everywhere in society, it somehow is 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@stevenp2241]

She bent the knee and they still won't accept her, just the way it is.

[@-_-Wells-_-0]

It’s what you guys do all the time.

[@terrnoisrp8894]

@@-_-Wells-_-0who you guys?

[@Icecubegv]

Bent the knee😂😂😂😂

[@jinku77]

Yeah, her dumbest decision of her career

[@DeborahD35]

She didn’t bend a thing. Stop being so soft. Take your hurt feelings and leave the girl alone.

[@CedReg-en6od]

This is pathetic. She doesn’t owe them a damn thing. Stop pandering to be accepted. They don’t value what she stands for and she actually likes men; which is another reason she’s hated.

[@judieg.7945]

Who panders to angry black lesbians? What do they have that CC wants?

[@Tony-xu9bf]

Facts

[@bernardwilliams4071]

Exactly

[@keithfauntleroy2001]

Poor lady has to pander

[@ASurvivor1]

Caitlin should just abandon the WNBA and let them fall back into obscurity. After all, how many times did they not only try to put her out of a game, a Season, or even a Career. The eye thing by Carrington was obviously intentional!

[@KingJaffeJoffer99]

As a black man, I think this is a joke man. Let the girl play basketball ffs

[@donaldcornwell1151]

absolutely. Everyone is focusing on her getting such a big slice of the pie but forgetting that she made the whole pie bigger for everyone. They ALL will profit from her popularity. It's the same effect Tiger Woods made in Professional Golf.

[@victory7763]

And let her speak her mind as well

[@medmuscle]

​@@victory7763 She can certainly do that. People can also choose to tune out.

[@nacirema2710]

@@medmuscle So, we're back to "shut up and dribble" again?

[@StephenBrown-m1r]

Nobody actually watches the WNBA, it's embarrassingly bad basketball.​@@nacirema2710

[@DornishQueen]

The black women will hate her still for her statement because it makes them look even more petty.

[@raister305]

☝️

[@courtneyl.227]

No we don't. Nice try though. 😂😅

[@FilmFactsUncovered]

You can the minds of black women?

[@majorhurricane3712]

@@FilmFactsUncoveredwhy cant he say what he said? Dont all women believe they know men better than men 😂

[@TheyCallMeSledge]

That's their own fault if they can't let go of their manufactured grudge. If they don't stop seeing CC as a threat when she's not, they never will.

[@STAYHUMBLEDFOREVER]

Caitlin owes them no sympathy

[@michelleanyaehie9089]

she said what she said it was not that deep giving props and saying she still a baller yall make everything soo extra

[@Lilyoungsta5500]

i agree

[@qmulus1]

@@michelleanyaehie9089”She said what she said” She didn’t need to. Everyone involved would be better off had she not have said anything.

[@michelleanyaehie9089]

@@qmulus1 Why to make you happy lol that's what she belives in Did you think she was right wing?! Don't many on the right call the players masculine and Lesbian, especially the black players?! Aren't those statements offensive to Clark as well?! Aren't those statements an attack on her black teammates also?! Some of them are her friends. Don't they call the WNBA woke?! so why are people on the right in particular surprised that she leans more left?! Didn't they already say they were done with her after she liked Taylor Swift post?! It seems like they aren't really fans and were really just using her to hate black players. I'm sure if she said Trump 2024, most of the people crying about this would be loving her. you are just mad that she said something you don't like, but they won't stop trying to use her, they need her for their narrative. Jason Whitlock and Megan Kelly need her to push their anti black narrative for views. She said what she said, if you are a real fan, this wouldn't stop you from watching her play. I still watch Lebron, Curry and others that say things I don't agree with but I'm a fan of basketball. We live in a free country, none of them broke laws by voicing their opinions.

[@anthonygilbert5138]

But she does owe them respect especially the ones who came before her

[@keanemartin2738]

Damned if she do damned if she don’t. She stuck in between a rock and a hard place when all she wanna do is hoop

[@stephensmelley2939]

She should hoop and stay out of the Identity politics. She is going to learn the hard way with these hyenas.

[@rossanahonrado9108]

She is learning, she is only 22 years old. Next year hopefully she wins the title so this poeple that degrade her shut up. I hope she wins the title next year so this poeple can't deny her anymore how great she is as a player and outside the court. As a fan I will still support her.

[@michaelp6794]

Right so she shouldn’t have said anything. She lost me and I would never watch WNBA. I used to watch just to see what she did for a few minutes now I won’t.

[@js77z]

OHHHH NOOOO, you will no longer watch for five seconds?! Poor cc losing a loyal fan like you!! 😂😂😂😂 ​@michaelp6794

[@michaelflatters5906]

​@michaelp6794 good for you. She doesn't care.

[@2ColdScoprio]

The fact that she had to mention that to be accepted by her peers in the WNBA makes me not want to watch the WNBA anymore

[@Armstrong_1990]

The crazier thing is, she’s said these same things before.

[@michelleanyaehie9089]

you were never a fan

[@2ColdScoprio]

@@michelleanyaehie9089 tried to be this year because I’m a fan of Caitlin Clark. The players turned me off. Oh well. Better luck next time 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@fndtay100]

​@michelleanyaehie9089 you are right, in my case I was never a fan of WNBA but a big fan of CC, this just feels wrong... she was clearly bullied and I think that is a huge L for all parties involved.

[@Dean-v2y]

Get over it people. CC22 is going to win the award next year too!!! After she obliterates every single Wnba record except rebounding. I'll be smiling for sure.

[@lucysalas2314]

She was hurt over and over and never complains, I’m so proud of her parents who raise her and CC, ❤️😍 you too

[@howarddickersonjr.6994]

She was never hurt cut that out. I don’t have a problem with rough play on the court cause that’s basketball. The bullshit narratives around her is what’s so annoying though. I’m completely pissed at how these black women can’t accept that they finally have their golden goose!

[@williammasters1620]

She just caved to the woke bs... pathetic

[@coryschraner7065]

Everything is about race. The more it’s brought up, the more separation there is.

[@JamieWoods00746]

This 100%.

[@Gabriela-x8k6b]

Correct!

[@ToddSauve]

You would think that would dawn on people but nope.

[@andref9663]

Yes if Martin Luther King or Malcolm X never brought up racism it would go away. Let’s just turn a blind eye to bigotry when it doesn’t affect us.

[@johnklein6040]

Things were fine until barack obama.You can thank him.

[@dukeofdenver]

The fact that Caitlin Clark even feels pressure to "acknowledge her privilege" in competitive sports (which is arguably one of the most results based/merit based activities known to man), and in basketball (historically black dominated for the past 30-40 years) is just so exhausting to watch. And upon all this self-deprication, she'll STILL get hate.

[@christiansoldier77]

If it were results based she never would have been Time athlete of the year 😂

[@fndtay100]

@@christiansoldier77 How so? at the time of the award, she had captivated the entire sports world. And single handedly made womans basketball cool to watch...something that no woman had done in it's entirety. pretty damn amazing.

[@christiansoldier77]

@fndtay100 Athlete of the year is about who was the best athlete of the year not the coolest or trendy athlete lol 😅

[@courtneyl.227]

​@@fndtay100CC is a cool player but WNBA was neat to watch before. Alot of you people are just catching up.

[@fndtay100]

@courtneyl.227 Basketball fan my entire life, Im 46 years old. Although I am aware of the W and all of its past players, it has simply not been good enough for me to watch. I know I'm just 1 person but many agree with me... no hate just thoughts from a life long basketball fan....

[@jortizie]

You nailed it. Thank you for speaking up!! ❤

[@anthonygilbert5138]

Funny how stephen A never condemns the racism and disrespect of 0:40 black players like Angel Reese Aja Wilson and others

[@knowledgebornunderstanding8826]

AJA WON THREE MVP AWARDS, and how’s she being discriminated against? She did not get any deals because no one was watching the WNBA so who was going to buy her sneakers if she would had got a deal Angel Reece should work on her game first instead of her infamous ambitions she’s making millions off the court so how is she being discriminated against Stop being an emotional person use logic you’ll get further from this cap you’re saying

[@ebebb6078]

​@knowledgebornunderstanding8826 Wilson was already signed to Nike for years she just didn't have a signature shoe I think the issue came when nike stated pushing CC so tough but hadn't gave the 3 time mvp and back to back chap a shoe yet. Also it's Angel Reese ya know the ncaa chap not reece put some respect on her name please and ty

[@noneofyourbusiness-wo3bd]

@@ebebb6078 Reese is overrated. Female Draymond Green Mrs triple single . Is that enough respect.

[@ebebb6078]

@noneofyourbusiness-wo3bd if you don't understand what Draymonds(4x champ) game provides then your really lost. My bad for assuming you understood basketball clearly you don't

[@noneofyourbusiness-wo3bd]

@ebebb6078 yeah your right the warriors wouldn't of won a single championship without him and his triple singles and his cheap shots. Bad person and more terrible teammate.

[@charlesdidonato5478]

We are in agreement on this one Stephen A!

[@atwater644]

The apology is never as loud as the disrespect.

[@jamesparker1071]

Respect is earned. So is disgust. And that's disgusting....

[@benjaminsmith2287]

Swoopes is a sorry human being at this point. A small person. Caitlin is fine. She's just speaking up for great players who didn't get proper acknowledgement. Athlete of the year, why not? Great rookie season and created the most buzz of any athlete I can think of. She was amazing.

[@medmuscle]

You earn acknowledgement. If you didn't get it, you were unremarkable.

[@vanessalore9942]

I think holding up her teammates who may have felt neglected by the public is great except that now because they bullied her, it looks bad for all concerned. They look petty and Caitlin looks weak. Maybe her color did attract attention because it was more of an anomaly or maybe it’s just because she’s that much better than they are. I don’t honestly know. I just think it’s sad that they have shot themselves in the foot. What a mess

[@medmuscle]

@@vanessalore9942 Name another female player who played like CC and I will believe that race played a part.

[@lindysmallwood2039]

Agree with Stephen. People still don’t get it. Caitlin told you from the beginning she was going to support The WNBA and the PLAYERS. Stop with the woke crap and racism. Caitlin is about helping people. Caitlin Clark will do what she feels is right whether you like her or not. Caitlin respects the history of women’s basketball. Great basketball player, great human. 🌺

[@MoePeezy]

Caitlin is just as woke, say her boyfriend is ultra woke

[@Jaguar1314]

You are wrong.

[@michaelflatters5906]

The takeaway that is being missed in this whole dust-up is that it's affecting a portion of her fan base more than it's affecting her. She's living her best life; ROTY, 1st team All WNBA, courtside at Pacers games, playing events on the LPGA/PGA. Magazine covers, etc. None of that is going to change if a bunch of you pearl clutchers take your basketballs and go home. I think you'll ultimately be disappointed that your absence isn't going to change a thing for her. She's still going to hoop and try to win a championship. And even if you quit going to games and buying the merchandise, what's remaining will still be vastly more than before she showed up. And new fans will be made; one's like myself that just want to watch her hoop and root for her and her teammates to get that ring.

[@vincente4570]

Those Caitlin Clark crazies ain’t tryna hear that😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@HighPlainsDrifter325]

“Stop with the woke crap and racism” Easy for WP to say. Tell that to your counterparts when my black son and I enter the park and ALL the WP grab their kids and leave.

[@MrsTruthTeller]

I’m a black woman and I’m so sick of these race conversations! The girl is phenomenal! Give her her flowers!!!

[@wanfu5634]

The word you are looking for is envy. She has the talent, has been classy all the way through, and has been the reason there’s hope for the league. But, because of her success, there will always be people wanting to tear her down because it wasn’t them.

[@Bangs_Theory]

No the word is "resentment". No one envy's Caitlin, it's all in your head.

[@noneofyourbusiness-wo3bd]

@@wanfu5634 If they were competitors they would train to be better instead of crying about her.

[@jmay1574]

God bless that young lady 💯 keep doing you.

[@gphillimo]

As a black man, i have always been a fan of Caitlin. She is my favorite player. Every player or commentator that dissses her is added to the list of players/people that i will never support or be a fan of.

[@rong5341]

Why be a fan of cc she haven’t won no chips like the other black women ya’ll keep praising her more then the actual champions that’s the problem FOH…

[@gphillimo]

@rong5341 Why be a hater of CC when you don't know her and don't like her because she's not black?

[@beema2404]

Why do you have to announce your race?

[@USA__2023]

​@rong5341 maybe for some people, and it looks like a lot of people it's not always about the chips. Personality and morals also influence stardom.

[@gphillimo]

@@beema2404 Why do you care?

[@sashasinclaires]

She Bent the Knee. . . . Believe me when I say, "it will NEVER be enough for them". They will still come for her. , . . Just Watch!

[@raister305]

For sure, but it's not about getting invited to the cookout for CC. She wants help the black women get more money and recognition for their accomplishments. And if lending her voice and talents can help, then why get mad at CC if you are a conservative? She's never pushed a political agenda. Do you know what she pushes? Treat people with dignity and respect. That's a Christian value or at least it should be.

[@bigballer6666]

Yup idk how people still don’t get this. It will NEVER be enough

[@DiscoCitizens240]

“Help black women get more money and recognition”??? Caitlin brought major attention,seats, coverage, chartered flights, endorsements etc to the wnba in 2024 and what did they do to her??? Treated her badly via jealousy. Caitlin owes Sistahs nothing

[@k-mart4549]

She lost my support. You don’t have to abandon your tribe to support others.

[@raister305]

@@bigballer6666 you don't get it. She's not trying to ingratiate herself to these women....she is smart enough to know pandering doesn't work. She's using her platform to help them get paid and recognition. Those who ride with her see the benefits. Those who don't still benefit because a rising tide lifts all ships.

[@SteveButsch]

Caitlin is a juggernaut. Trained hard, gained a skill, no hate in her heart, respects the game and the fans. She deserves all she is getting. Smith’s comments are spot on.

[@jimgeorger4452]

So whats her privilege? Thats what lost her fans?

[@SteveButsch]

I don’t know why she used those words. I might guess guilty feeling for being great. I know her Dad was a huge part of her life and statistically many kids don’t have Dads in their lives. Maybe that’s part of it as well. We have to remember that she’s very young and when the mouth opens dumb things can come out.

[@jimgeorger4452]

@ I think privilege is a misleading substitute for the advantages that come as the results of certain values and behaviors, like hard work, education, family focus, etc. These can result in affluence, which is a great advantage, but not an unearned privilege. The word smacks of something automatic and unfair.

[@SteveButsch]

Silly comments aside, she will grow out of it. She is probably trying to not get beat up by jealous women. I still show Caitlin’s games to my 12yo daughter and I’m comfortable with that - for now.

[@tracystrong8546]

CAITLIN KNOW EXACTLY WHAT SHE IS DOING AND THAT IS SHOWING PROFESSIONALISM THE MORE PPL HATE THE MORE IT SHOWS HER GREAT...#TRUEBALLER

[@johnmiwa6256]

Clark's statement was thoughtful and nuanced. Anyone who sets off the lunatics on both sides has my support.

[@raister305]

Facts

[@simfimpim]

Her statement was not nuanced. She parroted the politically-correct narrative. There was nothing nuanced about it.

[@MoePeezy]

That’s the problem you think it’s a certain person is her fans, the threw the people that had her backing fighting against the same ones that were bulling her statement and you cool with that?

[@bluemajiic1979]

same lol

[@Bangs_Theory]

@@MoePeezy What? Do you see the 3 dots on the right side of your message? Well, click on it and tap on the edit button.

[@wnixsr]

WNBA needed CC she's helped the entire league!!!

[@WilliamDavis-cd6dj]

YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY RIGHT 👍

[@christiansoldier77]

They needed CC to put them 50 million dollars in the hole this year ? LOL 😂

[@noneofyourbusiness-wo3bd]

She is the league . No CC no new viewers same old wnba without her. If they had half a mind they would realize this CC is good for their pockets.

[@christiansoldier77]

@noneofyourbusiness-wo3bd the wnba is failure with or without her

[@13thSerpent]

The dumbest ish ever, stop saying WNBA and just say Caitlin Clark, it is the same WNBA it was the past 8-10 years, it is nothing new just because y'all just got here when Caitlin did.

[@eduardopagan7365]

Let's just play basketball, damn it, no politics, just sport. I will keep watching her play, I don't care about the noise. Of so many people who have never been fans of CC22, the true fans will never abandon her.

[@medmuscle]

Some things are bigger than basketball.

[@bernardwilliams4071]

Stephen A spoke Truth

[@MrWromeo]

Caitlin is a beautiful human 😍

[@medmuscle]

Too bad she has caved.

[@bezmoney]

Leave that young lady alone people

[@demetriusevans4139]

I told her fanbase that she wasn't one of them a long time ago. She keeps telling them, but they are so caught up in using her as a vessel for their own personal sentiments that they can't see how she's against anything they stand for.

[@Block1212]

And you not useing black wnba females as a vessel for yall people?? I know it always other people right!

[@demetriusevans4139]

@Block1212 You're so mad lol. You're guessing about me because my comment was telling the truth about YOU. I was team CC from the beginning because I live in Big Ten country and had been a fan before the game. You're the hit dog hollering

[@JL-gx6os]

So disappointed in Clark. You didnt have to say anything. Why bend the knee? Now you wont be liked by both sides

[@stephensmelley2939]

Elevate black women who deserve to be elevated not just because they are black!! If you notice track and field don't have this race BS issue! Real recognizes real and credit and respect are given!

[@Blazejones31]

That Civil rights analogy was spot on Mr Smith! You couldn’t have said it better!

[@nicholasheuermann9221]

No doubt

[@steveb387]

Caitlin Clark for president one day

[@mmcpa]

It's so obvious the impact CC has had on the WNBA in one season. Anything she'll say will be attacked because in current times, this country is built on division, on hate, on racism, etc etc. Personally I wish she didn't fall into the trap on the Time interview. She EARNED where's she's at, and that's all she really had to say. Why should she be the champion of friendship in a league that clearly is still in some ways against her (for what legit reasons I do not know). Many of the players in the WNBA are so petty, so unprofessional, and actually pretty stupid despite whatever their college degree says.

[@rumar4u]

This isn't about race or color - People have supported the NBA for decades - It's pure jealousy... Simple.

[@terrnoisrp8894]

Agree, but the fact CC said that race was a factor to her success instead of her skill is going to offset 60% if not more of her fans. Atleast the ones who read the comment.

[@scott5669]

And Racism!!

[@MsCarringtonsYoutube]

Caitlin Clark never said that her race was a factor to her success instead of her skill. She SPECIFICALLY said that she has earned everything that she has worked for but at the same time racial bias does play a part too ! Period ! And she told NO lies !

[@noneofyourbusiness-wo3bd]

@@rumar4u Nobody took the nba seriously until Bird and magic showed up. It was viewed as a league of druggies and to dark for some. This is wnba moment and they're messing it up.

[@12itsmrjt]

After this Wnba will be right back to what it was before her. Congrats.

[@christiansoldier77]

They were losing less money before she came lol 😂

[@kicknowledgesmith8608]

yea because Meghan Kelly and Jason Whilock audience is the majority of NBA and WNBA fans! The league they call woke. The real fans aren't going anywhere. Lebron, Curry, and mostly all the basketball players have leaned more left for decades. Clark said these same things before, liked Taylor Swift post and has a liberal boyfriend, her real fans already know how she feels about these social issues.

[@tibororoshazi2209]

@@christiansoldier77 yes. but because of her from 2026 they gonna make 150 million in profit, from media deals

[@christiansoldier77]

@tibororoshazi2209 no they will not They will still be millions in the hole

[@hitek9too255]

I hope so. This league is poorly run and full of drama

[@henrymarkson3758]

This 22 year old had an amazing year. A genuine gold-plated role model for girls of all colours.

[@christiansoldier77]

No she really didn't have that great of a year

[@phillipbaker1950]

@@christiansoldier77only because of the haters. Might you be one of them?

[@christiansoldier77]

@@phillipbaker1950 I don't hate I just call it like I see it

[@ronelz999]

And yet the Mystics owner said shes not deserving of Athlete of the Year 😡

[@NoSpinster0909]

That’s not what she said

[@coreytheus4144]

Delete this lie! You knowingly lied!

[@BillJackson-i4f]

Mystics owner is a big part of the problem with this league. They deserve to fail. CC play anywhere else. Please.

[@coreytheus4144]

@ she’s a trump supporting billionaire! 😂😂😂😂😂

[@coreytheus4144]

@ and he knowingly lied about her comment

[@quintonjackson8458]

A true face of the league. WNBA NEEDED THIS WOMAN.

[@joserosario4917]

Zip it up when you’re done

[@BillJackson-i4f]

Not really. They are trash. CC is beautiful.

[@quintonjackson8458]

@@BillJackson-i4f but her being so great allowed us men to take notice. Let’s be honest if women cared about WNBA and supported them like we do NBA then they wouldn’t be struggling as much as they are

[@southernflavamaker]

@@BillJackson-i4fthat lil boy isn’t beautiful lmmfao….she cool tho

[@edwardcole5423]

No WNBA needed the elevated coverage and promotion of superstar players decades ago and league would have been in a better place!!

[@jasonwills6694]

Common sense is not Common. Thanks Stephen

[@raister305]

💯

[@sinsaiyang]

She's done, she just lost more than half her fans for going woke. Her haters are going to hate her still and her supporters are done with her.

[@bullssteelersog8716]

Mr. Smith, I agree with every assessment you've ever made pertaining Caitlin Clark. Your support of her as a person and athlete is astounding. You are honest, passionate, and speak proper truths. I respect you and your show very much. Thank you for saying what everyone should be saying.

[@kimkelly1889]

Amen!!!! Well said 👏 👏 👏 👏

[@craigo8598]

Well said Stephen, you nailed this perfectly.

[@debbieheim9259]

Stephen I agree with you totally 💯 %. Thank you I value your opinion. 😊🎉

[@ErlindaHalverson-k9e]

You are so right Steven, SO RIGHT BROTHER!❤

[@danejordan8276]

Let’s keep a 100. Watching the WNBA sucks that’s why we don’t watch. Clarks game is entertaining that’s why we tuned in. People also tuned in for Candace Parker and Brittany Griner in college. I don’t wanna hear all this woke BS from Clark or anybody.

[@melquannshabazz2224]

Great Clarification Stephen A. 💯

[@petermacinnis5686]

Not skin color but practice, practice, dedication, perseverance, dedication. She does not think she is owed anything, but needs to earn whatever she receives. No self indulgent drama Queen , but a genuine hard working, humble person not doing this only for money but for love of the game. Jealousy, pathetic!

[@jamespenny9482]

Love of the game, that's it!

[@Sam-kp7ti]

Thank you! Preach

[@martys4814]

Instead of losing 40 million they lost 30 million……she caved in..sad…..she lost a lot of fans for this…she could of been a leader….now she’s just a woke sad person….

[@anotherlover6954]

Saying that black women built the WNBA... *_...isn't exactly a compliment._*

[@jamespenny9482]

Hahaha!!!

[@jamespenny9482]

If it was anti-black racism that the WNBA was so unpopular for all these years, then why has the NBA been so popular, they have just as many black players? It's because of the quality of play and the raunchy attitudes in the W, that's why. And CC is a breath of fresh air, both in her game as well as her personality and demeanor.

[@justinjones6396]

No lie they hate on shorty for no reason imo

[@PassportBrosBusinessClass]

2:19 Be resentful MEN DON’T WANT TO WATCH OR ATTEND YOUR GAMES.

[@paulstock3273]

Well said Stephen A 👏

[@23system]

I loved her since the beginning ❤❤ I played for Iowa and hated to see anybody hate on her

[@Jay-i2n5c]

I wish she didn’t make it about black women specifically… she should have spoke on women athletes in general and specifically shout out the W as a league… ITS ALWAYS got to be some racial aspect…. NOBODY choose their race… get over that shit and just do right by people regardless..

[@libbie414]

Yes sir, you nailed it! Thank you for your on-point explanation on the matter. #RespectCC

[@patricethomas5368]

Dang he still doesn’t get it. Smh

[@TheBlackLeprechaun]

TOOOOO LATE CC! Give them an inch and they will keep coming back for more.

[@jamespenny9482]

Yep!

[@AdrianChampeon]

*Caitlin Clark deserves her Flowers* 💐

[@douglaskondo6314]

Ms. Clark is an AMAZING player, who brought the national media spotlight to the WNBA like no one else ever has. But in contrast to so many celebrities these days, she is always thoughtful and gracious - and never fails to acknowledge the contributions of others. We can only hope that she becomes a “role model” in that way, too - in addition to her unbelievable athletic skills. She didn’t ask to be put at the center of a social media firestorm, or a national conversation about race - but she’s handled it admirably. Having lived in Iowa City as a child, I WILL be buying a pair of CC Nike signature shoes when they come out. Thanks Steven A., for focusing on something important & not all the noise.

[@Jaguar1314]

She should have thanked the black men of the NBA.

[@MrSNakahara]

When Michel Jordan came into the NBA, a lot of people didn’t like him either, and resented him, because he had a shoe with his name on it, which no professional basketball player had at that time. Don’t take this wrong, I’m not saying that she’s as great as Jordan, but the attention that she’s bringing to the WNBA is very similar.

[@jackcassesi3861]

Somebody got into her ear and reminded her how WOKE the WNBA is and probably threatened her pay value.

[@maplebrook1955]

Stephan A. tells it like it is, as Howard Cosell used to say. Especially 'a rising tide lifts all boats'. Clark had the class to be honest about what's been happening prior to her arrival. It's just another reason why I admire her so much.

[@katreasejohnson5787]

CC deserve to be on TIME.... She's the epitome of what a professional athlete should be... Team CC🎉🎉

[@wendellbradley5032]

Very sharp of you Mr Smith! We must acknowledge that there’s much sickness in the land, indeed much sickness !

[@paultracy3062]

On the playing field, there is no privilege, you either have the talent or you don’t. Caitlin upset the hierarchy of the black players. She simply beat them at their own game, no apology needed.

[@SteveEhle]

Bravo Stephen A. Love that you don’t hold back no matter who you might offend. The truth is the truth

[@AdamJay510]

Steven A!!! That’s was powerful and as correct as it gets. Thanks for you being you man!!!!!

[@troycrews5815]

WNBA IS NOT ENTERTAINING, UNTIL CAITLIN CLARK ,TAUGHT THE REST OF THE WNBA HOW TO PLAY BASKETBALL, SHE BECAME THE PROFESSOR TEACHING THEM THE HE HARD WAY ON THE COURT . THEY OWE HER A HUGE APOLOGY. AND GRATITUDE .

[@Abundance-in-Life]

Caitlan Clark is the TRUTH !!! Simply the best... aka ... the Female Larry Bird !! 👍

[@WayneLee-gu2yp]

Sounds like she was 'urged' to say that, in order to seal the athlete of the year award.

[@thecalif]

She’s the female Larry Bird of the WNBA.

[@ellisisland1374]

Nice post.🙂 Well said.

[@wlm.]

Caitlin single handedly brought enormous attention to the WNBA. To bend the knee to the very people who hate you because you are head and shoulders better than them is a tragic error and a good way to lose 150 million fans IMMEDIATELY. You had ZERO privilege being able to shoot 40 foot threes. ZERO privilege working 100 times harder than the rest and exercising egregious discipline your whole life focusing on yourabilities. This is a skill that nobody has other than her and Steph. Never bend the knee to those who can barely walk and chew gum. huge mistake.

[@MsCarringtonsYoutube]

HUSH with your whining and complaining ! She said what she said and she's not taking back what she said either! And if Caitlin wants to give respect, recognition, props, and credit to the Veteran Black WNBA Players who are the backbone of the Women's NBA and were running the Wnba way before she ever came along , then she can all she pleases !

[@GrandPhenom]

MANN You better say it again Stephen A!!! Well Said Brother!! And if they try to physically hurt this girl with nonsense. I will NEVER! watch another WNBA game again!... And yes.. I'm a black man..

[@JasonPowell-sc1gl]

Stephen. I'm a conservative. I like different points of view. I like to reason with people. I appreciate your voice. Keep it up keeping it real. Peace to all.

[@antihero5203]

Barkley was way ahead of you on this one, Smith. He was calling them all petty for hating on Clark.

[@kevinbramer8736]

The reason the WNBA had been a failure is evident in the treatment of Clark. People are tired of race, politics and wokeness in sports, and in society in general.

[@ikecreates]

I’m sick of being told how “underprivileged” I am.

[@ap20017]

You are the BEST Stephen!!!! Go Caitlin Clark #22 GOAT ROTY TIME\AP Athlete of the Year!!!!!

[@adgtheone]

If they don't end up changing their tune-AND behavior-then this will, in hindsight, end up as THE dumbest statement Clark could have ever made. It will prove that you have to just throw the whole league in the trash, because there's literally no saving it from itself!

[@GregoryPayneSr-vm9kz]

Much Respect SAS, keep doing well Bro 💯

[@JM-sp2iu]

A ferarri apologizing to tractors for being faster then them.....

[@jrettetsohyt1]

Fair, balanced, common sense, insightful, intelligent, passionate, eloquent, real. Stephen is cool.

[@dt8762]

All the black athletes got a free ride scholarship at major Universities some private and are getting paid to play. What F privilege is she talking about?

[@Mirror_of_the_Soul00]

Caitlin Clark now understands what a lot of us men go through. No matter what you do, it is NEVERZ enough. And they will NEVER apologize - or admit they are acting out of jealousy

[@BoratBoray]

I’m Black and I’m sick of the crybaby race shit from black players. Obviously you guys played but didn’t bring it to heights as CC did. Cut the race shit out and stop crying my god. This is why the nba is losing rating because of the left liberal ideas and woke shit. CC just stuck in the middle when all she want to do is hoop lmao, so it’s damned if you do damned if you don’t. In my eyes she played her cards right for now. Basically she telling all you lefties shutup and stop crying like little babies.

[@sandraweisbarth4148]

I didn't see it that way at first.. but your making sense. I don't like that she felt compelled to say it .. but I will continue to watch the Fever team.

[@jamespenny9482]

Thank you for saying that the way you did! 100% agree!

[@kevin-zd4po]

What privilege that’s so stupid. She got there Because of hard work.

[@jamespenny9482]

The privilege of being knocked down ("fouled") by haters and the refs and the league not doing a dang thing about it! THAT privilege!

[@mevk1]

Most WNBA black women accepted her with open arms. Press just needs to sell media, period.

[@fastbreak0822]

Grew up an athlete...... Stayed an athlete..... Played at the highest level...... Still workout daily .... STOP talking about melanin........ She can hoop better than the mass majority..... Broke all the college records.... Built a brand through her play and merit..... Not the lack of melanin ..... Sick of this narrative...... Wake up peeps...... Merit. One x

[@raister305]

End of story

[@Breeezy333]

Wrong…. She’s just reached her ultimate goal (Activist). Listen to how she speaks “Use my Platform”. “Speak my Truth”. Enjoy the downfall, her closet wokeness is now out and she’s highly indoctrinated.

[@princephillip1481]

Now, this this is the Steve A. Smith i love. Well said Sir.

[@Last1toBlast]

🤔 CC DIDN'T have to mention the players that came before her to be accepted by her peers. It's society/system that keeps chaos & nonsense going on to keep folks having to choose a side. There was nothing wrong OR divisive that CC said. Most folks that take issues with her comments are some of the folks that entertain divisiveness & profits from it imo. Good segment SA. ✌🏾

[@metalmacabre9991]

This is why I like Stephen A Smith, he doesn't give a damn what anyone thinks, he sticks to what he believes, and what is right.

[@rebeccasucces4550]

We can all agree she is the reason why the wnba is popular now❤❤❤

[@kj26mom]

Yes, but she also broke a lot of records. This is not a good look for black wnba players. Biting the hand that feeds them. Smh.

[@geemonty8902]

Talk to em bro!