THE HERD | Colin Cowherd SHOCKED, WNBA & Media RUINED Caitlin Clark Fandom With Hate, Race, Politics

THE HERD | Colin Cowherd SHOCKED, WNBA & Media RUINED Caitlin Clark Fandom With Hate, Race, Politics
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[@MichaelBeitzel]

It's not about the story. It's not about the story. It's about her style of play. It's completely different from any of the other women in the w. That's why we're watching.

[@JWLSports]

That’s definitely true!

[@Blacklist324]

Exactly

[@crosscountryministries8775]

Totally agree

[@randallamirante3112]

ABSOLUTELY 💯 RIGHT

[@kevingast2872]

Exactly. Her tempo and the logo 3s are why people watch. There may be other factors at play but they are far behind the entertainment value of her game.

[@lindysmallwood2039]

Media is never honest. CC will continue to do her thing.

[@Dark_Scarecrow]

Everyone has fumbled this whole phenomenon…the WNBA, MSM, Indiana, coach Sides. And toughness? She’s only 9 defensive rebounds behind Angel and miles ahead in blocks at 6’

[@herrguru4264]

They real racists where the people who said that Caitlin Clark can talk shit, but if anyone else talks shit, then they needed to be called monkeys. Therefore people started attacking Caitlin Clark and all of a sudden the racists became offended. 😆😅🤣😂

[@1tonio567]

Close. CC had 109 and Reese has 128. However CC +/- is -8.8 on average

[@saturnteatree]

CC is a cone

[@stephenwinstead9518]

Caitlin just balling, and ignoring the noise!

[@nathanpayne5358]

The big difference here is she already is one of the best players and is bringing in new fans.

[@JWLSports]

Without a doubt!

[@herrguru4264]

They real racists where the people who said that Caitlin Clark can talk shit, but if anyone else talks shit, then they needed to be called monkeys. Therefore people started attacking Caitlin Clark and all of a sudden the racists became offended. 😆😅🤣😂

[@michaellacross5266]

Unfortunately CC is on a marginal team at best, and a bottom feeder team at worst. The Fever had the last two #1 overall picks, you don't get #1 overall picks being a good team. I get that they all want to see CC, but they don't want to see CC lose either, and she's done more losing that winning.

[@dwayneaustin-fe5by]

The W will never get this opportunity again, even with the likes of Paige Beucker and Ju-Ju coming in, the rage will not be like it is for Caitlin...mark my words....

[@herrguru4264]

They real racists where the people who said that Caitlin Clark can talk shit, but if anyone else talks shit, then they needed to be called monkeys. Therefore people started attacking Caitlin Clark and all of a sudden the racists became offended. 😆😅🤣😂

[@frankhadleyfdash810]

Not even close There gonna try to embrace them two to spite Clark I can already see it This is insane They blitz her on every pick n roll Normally the defense switches Nope !! Both defensive players trap Clark Leaving the screener wide open Problem is Boston isn't good enough to maneuver from the foul line She can't shoot It's 50/50 at that point Clark never gets the 🏀 back after she passes it ~ Never She tries They just don't get it back to her

[@michaellacross5266]

Opportunity for what? To see a great player go to a losing team, and then having to watch that great player lose more games than she'll win? Are you kidding me? They'll see that every year.

[@raystudevent7446]

Man stop it… CC is the only reason why wnba is even being talked about.

[@JWLSports]

Agreed!

[@danielike6395]

HELLO NEW FAN.... SORRY BUT WE BEEN HERE...NEVER HEARD OF CAITLIN UNTIL THE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME ....JUST BEING HONEST BEEN WATCHING REESE SINCE HIGHSCHOOL AND AU.....IF U LIKE I CAN GIVE U A LOT OF STATS ABOUT REESE .... ACTUALLY BETTER THAN CAITLIN

[@williamquinlan6153]

​@@danielike6395how about comparative attendance in the WNBA?

[@herrguru4264]

They real racists where the people who said that Caitlin Clark can talk shit, but if anyone else talks shit, then they needed to be called monkeys. Therefore people started attacking Caitlin Clark and all of a sudden the racists became offended. 😆😅🤣😂

[@markushayes]

@@danielike6395Ratings/data aren’t your friend.

[@gregoryjenkins8713]

I call BS. She is attacked. Her coach holds her down. We all heard of basketball before Caitlin. We seen the WNBA before and didn't like it. I only watch Caitlin.

[@alansnow1129]

Part of it is the woman in wnba are toxic and their attitudes suck, that’s part why people don’t like the wnba also the game sucks

[@danielike6395]

BOY STOP.....I ONLY WHAT REESE AND WILSON....OH MY B. STEWART IS A BEAST....

[@herrguru4264]

They real racists where the people who said that Caitlin Clark can talk shit, but if anyone else talks shit, then they needed to be called monkeys. Therefore people started attacking Caitlin Clark and all of a sudden the racists became offended. 😆😅🤣😂

[@tracyvaught8399]

her coaches is not holding her down shes a rookie she has more playing time is more than about anybody in the WNBA she touches the ball more than anyone when she was shooting 20 times her shooting percentage was 30 percent shes a point guard she need to shoot less and give to someone closer to 50 percent calm down you CC crazies

[@danielike6395]

@@tracyvaught8399 THANK YOU MY BROTHER FOR YOUR HONESTY.... CAITLIN CAN BE A VERY GOOD PLAYER BUT THERE ACTING SHE REALLY HAS SHOWN ALOT IN THE WNBA.....SHE CANT DO WHAT SHE DID IN COLLEGE....SHE WAS THE ONLY PLAYER PUT IN POSITION TO SUCCEED AT IOWA...... EVERYTHING WAS DESIGNED FOR HER

[@jimjernigan8694]

Watch tonight when she doesn’t make the All Star team, people will freak out/ included me!!

[@JWLSports]

lol she has to make the all star team. No way she’s not.

[@Ajox191]

I think they will leaver her out unfortunately. Sucks

[@carriekovach797]

@@JWLSportsI think she’ll be snubbed as well

[@herrguru4264]

They real racists where the people who said that Caitlin Clark can talk shit, but if anyone else talks shit, then they needed to be called monkeys. Therefore people started attacking Caitlin Clark and all of a sudden the racists became offended. 😆😅🤣😂

[@mikehall4517]

@@carriekovach797 someone has said that twitter is showing the official wnba all star poster cc is on it

[@yitang5877]

Total marketing failure! Clueless WNBA players, coaches, and media ladies (former WNBA players), and commissioner are trying to deny and fight against Clark. This is the most ridiculous thing I have ever seen. Will use this as a business case for my class!

[@herrguru4264]

They real racists where the people who said that Caitlin Clark can talk shit, but if anyone else talks shit, then they needed to be called monkeys. You cant start "marketing" with pure racism. Therefore people started attacking Caitlin Clark and all of a sudden the racists became offended. 😆😅🤣😂

[@Keshava108]

No question! Trashing and ignoring Caitlin Clark is truly insane!

[@ericalford8853]

​@Keshava108 there are no free passes. If she is as great as yall think she is, she'll earn it. She does not need the establishment propping her up.

[@1tonio567]

​@@Keshava108 Who and how? They've heard nothing but they're jealous, be thankful, she's saving your careers. Their team mates are blamed for ever lost. The WNBA players are finally starting to get acknowledgement after weeks of that crap, stop it.

[@Keshava108]

@@1tonio567 Caitlin Clark has acknowledged WNBA players and teams since before she was drafted. Diana Taurasi acknowledging Caitlin's talent raised up DT and the WNBA as a whole. The idea that attention given to Caitlin robs attention from others in a total fallacy. Caitlin Clark has lifted up Angel Reese and every other WNBA player and team.

[@ruyeliaslopez7783]

What a lot of bull__t! Caitlin Clark’s popularity is mainly because of her story and the timing of it? These basketball experts still refuse to recognize the greatness of Catlin Clark’s game. Not only the stats show it but one can really see it watching the actual game. Caitlin Clark not only plays like an NBA superstar but also makes her teammates play better. They equate her game with Angel Reese? That is dumb. Caitlin Clark even outplays the veteran superstars in the WNBA!

[@JWLSports]

Yeah it's hard to ever get an accurate portrayal of CC in any of the media. I think Colin does a good job though.

[@herrguru4264]

They real racists where the people who said that Caitlin Clark can talk shit, but if anyone else talks shit, then they needed to be called monkeys. Therefore people started attacking Caitlin Clark and all of a sudden the racists became offended. 😆😅🤣😂

[@shannonharris2602]

Colin cowherd need to get up off Jimmy Jackson sack agreeing with him about a good story for the time. I'd much rather have Steph Curry than LeBron James on my team

[@herrguru4264]

They real racists where the people who said that Caitlin Clark can talk shit, but if anyone else talks shit, then they needed to be called monkeys. Therefore people started attacking Caitlin Clark and all of a sudden the racists became offended. 😆😅🤣😂

[@JB-ty8mv]

Do not tag this woman with a Story. She has the numbers and play. Angel Reese is not all that. She is more about a story. Who cares about putting back layups after their own miss.

[@herrguru4264]

They real racists where the people who said that Caitlin Clark can talk shit, but if anyone else talks shit, then they needed to be called monkeys. Therefore people started attacking Caitlin Clark and all of a sudden the racists became offended. 😆😅🤣😂

[@oherewego3461]

Reese rebounding helps her team win rings! Clark has helped her team win how many national championships?

[@brennankaneyt]

Ypu don't watch you're just being a parrot

[@michaellacross5266]

That sword cuts both ways bubba gump. If stats don't matter, then I better never hear you list any stats for CC.

[@JB-ty8mv]

Clark is the real deal and will be a bigger star and more impactful player than Reese. CFABM.

[@herrguru4264]

They real racists where the people who said that Caitlin Clark can talk shit, but if anyone else talks shit, then they needed to be called monkeys. Therefore people started attacking Caitlin Clark and all of a sudden the racists became offended. 😆😅🤣😂

[@wbazile]

Angel Reese Named WNBA Rookie Of The Month For June

[@Keshava108]

Caitlin definitely is and almost certainly will remain a bigger star and more impactful player than Angel.

[@suvettagreen9547]

They are both impactful, different players. Some people have been following Angel Reese's since college. Caitlyn brought people from Iowa and other areas that probably never watched basketball.

[@wbazile]

@suvettagreen9547 at least not the wnba. Now, they claim to be experts after watching one person.

[@rafaelmejia5988]

The media and WNBA are pushing for the CC vs AR "rivalry". In order to do that, they had to make "double-doubles" the most important stat in basketball. Suddenly, 10 points and 10 rebounds are the ultimate record. It is sickening...

[@JWLSports]

😂 it’s so true

[@MrJhart25]

I don't think the WNBA WANTED to become successful. It was an Old Girls club. They had their fans, they got paid (not enough) and they didn't have the scrutiny they do now. Now CC shows up, and the eyes of literally the world are on the WNBA and women's basketball. Do you think Team USA has EVER been questioned on their picks? It's an invite only girl's trip. How dare anyone expect them to take a player not expressly invited. The WNBA, influencing the media, has tried to shut the hoopla around CC down. They don't want the new fans, they don't like the new fans, and with NBA subsidies, they don't need the new fans.

[@sarahkabala4413]

Politics is the only thing TV commenters care about. CC has been 100% non-political. They don't know what to do with that.

[@JWLSports]

Very true! They tried to make her political. Unfortunately she gave a few answers I wish she didn't because they tried to make her answer for false accusations on her fanbase.

[@afc2333]

Angel Reese is at best a mediocre player

[@JWLSports]

She’ll probably end being better than average. Lol

[@higherthinking0797]

Yeah getting her own rebounds from missed shots to get those double doubles😂​@JWLSports

[@JWLSports]

😂😂😂

[@randallamirante3112]

​@JWLSports I hate to break this to you but, she can't dribble, no outside shot, no post moves..all she can do is rebound her misses and make layups...that's average at best and boring to watch

[@smashtoad]

She moves more awkwardly than Kevin McHale..and that's not easy..

[@dgkendall1]

It’s not the story. It’s her style of play and ENTERTAINMENT value. It baffles me how clueless people miss this. Total mishandled the phenomenon of Caitlin Clark. Hard to believe

[@Beau_Toxx]

We're talking basketball and her treatment is borderline assault. CC gets hurt there's a whole lot of money lost for a stupid reason. Career-limiting behavior cannot be rationalized.

[@SeanP7195]

How is she not built? Just because she’s getting attacked doesn’t mean she isn’t built for it. Also, they are setting the narrative for when she leaves the league for Europe permanently. The narrative will be she wasn’t tough enough for the league. It will backfire.

[@Advoc8te4Truth]

Right of passage....rookie hazing....physical league....? Are we talking NFL, NHL or MLB 😂❤ This is supposed to be women's basketball 🏀 you know bounce the ball pass, shoot, score. But the WNBA is somehow a hybrid WWE, Rollerball with some Basket ball added in. Does anyone really want to watch a bunch of unskilled, uncoordinated chicks run around pushing each other? Nobody watched the WNBA before let's be real whether live or on TV. Their ratings have quadrupled and live its even more 😂❤ Thanks Caitlin Clark

[@MikeHootner]

The notion that she couldn’t compete internationally is absurd. I don’t care if Geno is saying it. it’s ridiculous if the best players in the world are defending her right now then she’s more than prepared because she’s killing the game as a rookie not to mention the fact that she needs to be mentored by Diana, who is going to be playing in her last Olympics and the sport could be globalized, and we could bridge the gap of 27 years of the league in one month as she will be the most popular athlete at the Olympics. The way that Taylor Swift recognized Stevie Nicks is the way that Caitlin would bring an unparalleled awareness to the past and the present players and the league not to mention the next several generations of players. the WNBA and the Olympic committee have fucked us up so badly I don’t even know where to begin and I don’t wanna hear about how the 12 players should go because that is a load of crap because the 12 best are not going 0h and also angel should be on the team also.

[@michaellacross5266]

The FACT (not notion) that CC didn't try out for the Olympics upsets you. Why don't you blame CC for not trying out for the Olympics? She could have done it. She choose NOT to, and why? Because she wanted to focus on winning an NCAA Championship. Are you going to blame CC for that? CC made the right choice in my opinion. Sports fans do NOT watch the Olympics. Sorry, that's a fact. You'll get more viewers of The Today Show watching the Olympics than viewers of ESPN. And if you pulled head out of your bottom you would know that women international basketball is ALREADY popular. Why do you think players from the WNBA travel overseas in the off season to play basketball? They make more money overseas because the sport is more popular international than domestically. Keep taking mushrooms, maybe they'll expand your brain to do better research.

[@smashtoad]

The difference is this is a charity league with no incentive to promote itself. They hate her, are jealous of her, and thats all that matters.

[@user-ve2jd8zl9h]

Who ever is in the chair is full of crap CC22 is miles better than any currant rookie. They are trying to push some double, double as being great but that is like saying a foot soldier is better than a general.

[@bbrown6057]

WNBA is a joke. CC needs to just check out and leave the league and let them drown in their own pity, she won't because she has character but I for one would love to see it and I would bet I am not the only person feeling this way. I only watch Fever games and even then, I can't believe how bad the league actually is. Professional my a$$, pitiful is what it is. I have coached middle school kids who have more talent and knowledge than a lot I see in the league. She has a huge mountain to climb with everyone against her but she already has 28 million reasons why to laugh at them and piss them off even more by not caving in to their jealousy.

[@herrguru4264]

They real racists where the people who said that Caitlin Clark can talk shit, but if anyone else talks shit, then they needed to be called monkeys. Therefore people started attacking Caitlin Clark and all of a sudden the racists became offended. 😆😅🤣😂

[@timleggett8194]

Well please go and we can’t wait for her to leave. She ducks and you are clowns

[@michaellacross5266]

She won't because she has no where else to go if she wants to play basketball in the USA. Now she can go overseas and make more money playing against lessor talent, but hey, she'll be making more money and that's all you seem to care about. You can embellish all you want about your middle school kids, but if you were honest (and you obviously are not) you would first come to accept that there isn't any better talent globally than the WNBA.

[@jayprice6726]

That would be great if she did that but then Reese would win Rookie of the year and then call Clark soft 😂

[@TUBE-BONTONSONN-sport-vt9zw]

Whoever comes over from the NCAA to the WNBA is don't have physicality ready you got to build that up

[@ardendragoon]

How were they to know it's a prison ball league where hacking is allowed.

[@herrguru4264]

They real racists where the people who said that Caitlin Clark can talk shit, but if anyone else talks shit, then they needed to be called monkeys. Therefore people started attacking Caitlin Clark and all of a sudden the racists became offended. 😆😅🤣😂

[@warrenpeace5150]

It turns out there was a reason the WNBA had struggled so mightily. They cannot get out of their own way. But the backlash against Clark began before she left college--it emerged during her scoring record run--that is when it was insisted that fans pay homage to the history of black women who had come before her. That's when I realized racial politics were going to ruin the Clark phenomenon, and I totally blame bitter black women who maintain real animus towards white women.

[@bongocharm1332]

This dude's ignorance is profound. Story plays no part in this. This is about talent and charisma and star power. We just tuned into Iowa games to see the girl who plays like Pete Marivich. We didn't know anything about her. She was an alien, the girl from the basketball planet. Her strongest attribute is grace and I'm not sure Angel can even spell grace.

[@ommconsult8351]

Bro really thinks Conor mcgregor blew up because he was the right guy at the right time? Wtf are they talking about?

[@tanyawilliams1887]

I actually dont care if traditional sports media doesnt talk about her. I wasnt watching them during her Iowa years either. Im not a W fan, I'm a CC fan. Period.

[@michaellacross5266]

You're a liar. The only place you ever watched CC (to become a fan in the first place) was "traditional sports media.

[@tanyawilliams1887]

@michaellacross5266 😹 Caitlin Clark was recruited by 30 schools starting in 7th grade!! That girl has had a fan base since high school. I've seen her play live! YOU just heard about her yesterday 🤡!!! Don't @ me again! Stupidity PMO 😹😹

[@danettegilmore]

The W is doubling fown on A'ja. She deserves the attention, but not at the expense of CC. Catlin is doing her part; the W has to do theirs.

[@michaellacross5266]

They don't need to double down on A'ja. A'ja is leading the league in scoring and 2nd in rebounding. What expense is CC paying? Can you name the other teams in the W (besides the Fever) that are NOT currently in the playoffs if they were to start today? Can you even name the 4 and 5 seeded team currently in the playoffs without looking it up? Nope. Yet, we all know the Fever. We have a bottom feeder team like the Fever...bottom feeder might be too strong of a term, but calling the Fever "marginal" is more than fair...and we know all about them. So I disagree with you completely. We have 8 teams better than the Fever that are paying the expense.

[@danettegilmore]

@@michaellacross5266 you completely missed my point. And the point of the conversation.

[@Lecia0504]

Cc is doing a great job , but you can’t force feed her down fans throats. Some people watch basketball because we like the game. Not because we like one person. Both Steph and Lebron had to navigate huge challenges on the way to greatness. It’s not going to be any different for CC. All her games are nationally televised. I think she is still getting a lot of coverage.

[@JWLSports]

It's the opposite. The legacy WNBA people are trying to force other players that no one cares about down our throats instead of celebrating the greatness of Caitlin Clark

[@deterriusmitchem-jones8185]

They forcing Caitlin. She has the most damn games on. STOP THE CAP​@JWLSports

[@Lecia0504]

@@JWLSports How are they force feeding Other players? I only see them highlighting players like Aja Wilson who is having an MVP season or Jewel Lloyd who is consistently scoring 30 a game etc. They should be highlighted due to their excellent play. We don’t have to dim others lights for CC to be great.

[@astrocade9541]

CC is actually playing pretty well

[@JWLSports]

She's playing unbelievable! One of the best rookies of all time

[@astrocade9541]

@@JWLSports yeah ppl are comparing her to her own lofty expectations and saying she is doing bad because she ain’t averaging 30 which is insane.

[@kbrown05191]

Really like the points you made about new fans and how it takes time. The WNBA missed big time on not promoting her and bringing the other rookies along. Cc is just playing basketball, taking care of fans, and doing proper interviews! ❤

[@alansnow1129]

The fans don’t care about the other players cos they’re too toxic and they don’t care about the fans.

[@clareanceterry1714]

They are constantly celebrating every time Angel Reese get a double double

[@JWLSports]

Mmhmm

[@byronrhodes1659]

Caitlyn is the best rookie, by far.

[@lonniedahlstrom110]

It’s not she can’t handle the physical play, she’s been beat up every game in college, it’s she not getting ANY calls. The refs swallow their whistles and teams pay no price for borderline violent defense. She literally is grabbed, pushed, bumped, and tripped in every game. That’s fine, but call the damm fouls!

[@ZKH6969]

I couldn’t watch 2 minutes of WNBA. CC is the only reason I can watch a game she plays in. Media trying to gaslight fans and casual fans. TV viewing and attendance high due to CC. Media only fooling themselves, not me and others.

[@templehillsfunk]

When the WNBA makes a REAL effort to reduce the violence/"physicality" in the game, they'll truly grow their game. Until then, it will only go as far as CC3 can take it.

[@JWLSports]

I think people may like the physicality

[@richardgonzales3562]

I think the reason they keep saying she's not built for the physicality is to give license to the opposing players to play her extra physical. Intimidate her. Then it's not jealousy it's her fault for not being tough enough.

[@nathanpayne5358]

Great video!! I don’t think the WNBA cares if it grows or not. Very sad and disappointing

[@JWLSports]

Thank you! I appreciate it! And they should! Bizarre for them not to!

[@herrguru4264]

They real racists where the people who said that Caitlin Clark can talk shit, but if anyone else talks shit, then they needed to be called monkeys. Therefore people started attacking Caitlin Clark and all of a sudden the racists became offended. 😆😅🤣😂

[@williamslenihan6311]

Spot on again! Caitlin Clark is the main draw; just look at the crowd sizes when the other teams aren’t playing the Fever.

[@JWLSports]

Thank you! And yeah, it’s not even. But they want to pretend like the other players are contributing equally. 🤷‍♂️

[@MegaJusWright]

Garbage. The quality of the league was low and remains low

[@cflores759]

the difference between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese is that Clark makes your team better going to win more world championships than Angel Reese ever will how come nobody's checked Angel Reese not turn around that's what needs to happen

[@johnvoors]

the story is irrelevant if the good aren't their. Catlin Clark has the goods. and a good story and knows how to talk to the media and handle bullies.

[@ommconsult8351]

CC is a Midwest underdog? Do they know anything about her career? Have they watched any of her games?

[@dgkendall1]

She’s doing all these things while being focused on defensively. Double teamed picked up at half court every possession. Sometimes full court. NOONE in the league gets defended like this. Imagine if she had a better team and coach that knew how to take advantage of that

[@stevedesio7433]

The NFL is all about casual fans. And thats the Juice that makes the NFL. Crazy popular

[@JWLSports]

Without a doubt! I always emphasize that when people try to bring down casuals. Like the diehard fans need the casuals because the casuals outnumber the diehards. lol.

[@stevedesio7433]

@@JWLSports yes every female in my family are watching the Eagles every week as we are from Philly. And non of them dont shit about Football. 😆

[@scottrobert]

CC is one of the best players in the WNBA regardless or being a rookie or not. If CC goes to another league, the W is done and the W doesn't get it or want to get it.

[@SynthMan65]

I keep saying this. There is a lot of false hype over Angel Reese and her role as a garbage collector in the dump. As time goes on and god willing the Fever fire sides and find a coach who knows how to use Caitlin Clark's abilities, Reese will be just a star while Clark's face will be carved into the Mount Rushmore of the WNBA.

[@surunitemiakanni-oye4346]

Keep up the white hope hysteria. Personally, I search for and only care about Angel Reese.

[@mergonzaga2271]

The way the opposing team guarding Clark, 3 or sometimes 4, and the moment she has the ball, they are hounding her. All those obstacles she manages to score. REESE'S double double, especially if she gets her own rebound several times is easier than an assist.

[@staffordlee1430]

I watch CC games! I am a Clark fan, hence a Fever fan! I’m disgusted by sports media and the rampant Founders Syndrome in the W! I’m SICK of Reese being mentioned every time Caitlin accomplishes something. Clark only has 1 rookie year and the WNBA, sports media, and many a coach & player have SCREWED things up and sucked the joy and celebration out of things bc they can’t stand Clark & her millions strong fan base! They can’t stand CC’s success and American Exceptionalism given the “culture” of the W! They can’t tolerate Clark’s success or Clark as a phenomenon! It’s truly insane!

[@JWLSports]

They just want Angel to desperately be the face of the league instead of CC

[@SuitManShow81]

Steph was in Year 6 of 2015. You forgot that they went all on Durant in 2014 for the MVP - Mom you are the real MVP line. It took Steph to have a 50 point game in Madison Square Garden in 2013 for us to know who he was. The WNBA does not have a MSG or Historical Teams.

[@dgkendall1]

If you want to go deeper I think it may have a profound effect on woman in leadership in general. Being presented with an opportunity like this and not having the vision and understanding how to capitalize on it is very telling.

[@Don_Key_1]

Rites of passage Not rights to passage

[@JWLSports]

lol it happens.

[@bfreak3708]

LoL CC is already the Better Rookie. Reese is shooting 30% from the post for the year. Thats not RoY worthy. She’s getting half her rebounds off her own misses. This isn’t close.

[@user-jv9ve9hl8u]

It’s definitely on the WNBA first followed by the media because I believe the WNBA pushed for the media to get on their side and back them to say she is not that great. Even with Gino, his initial comments were that she was being targeted and then he came back and said his players get on him in another interview and that she’s not that good and all the things he said or after I’m sure DT and Brianna Stewart got on him about it.

[@user-ve2jd8zl9h]

Trying to be inclusive they are not pointing out the exceptional!

[@JWLSports]

Exactly!! That’s what I was trying to say. You said it better. Haha.

[@OWM67]

Quality of play is unbelievable, yeah, undelievably bad

[@JWLSports]

hahaha

[@michaeljones5287]

It's becoming about the games...not the politics and race...that's a good thing

[@JWLSports]

Without a doubt. But they’re still not celebrating or talking about her accomplishments

[@ruyeliaslopez7783]

I cannot understand why the WMBA and media belittle Caitlin Clark and her game. The one reason I can think of is pure jealousy. Caitlin Clark is making them irrelevant. She is transforming the WNBA and the fans are supporting her.

[@JWLSports]

Jealous and politics are playing a huge role! It's a shame honestly.

[@stephenstapleton1324]

Colin, get real quit making excuses for the league and Caitlin was has and still is getting shorted by her coach Sucky and the league. What up with that

[@charlesevans9204]

People just do not get it Caitlin is above the Thuggery of the Wnba Caitlin has proved she can play with the Veterans that call themselves the Best thing since Sliced bread With the Indiana Fever win over Diana Taurisi and the Mercury the Blind eyes have been opened Caitlins scoring is not what it was at Iowa but being doubled and trippled teams Caitlin ability to find the open teammate which no fault of her own many of her turnovers are fumbled or mishandled or are missed easy layups Caitlin is the real deal 300 pts 100 assists and 100 rebounds in less than half a season Caitlin and the Fever main Goal is to reach the Playoffs and i believe they will

[@michaelaiello9525]

One of the best already .. all while the League, veterans, coaches, ESPN and even seemingly her teammates are against her, trashing her, sabotaging her. I’m mean, if this kid had a decent coach, any legit mentor in the League, a system that played to her strengths, teammates that reciprocated,… it’s mind blowing to contemplate how incredible her impact and stats and team could be! But instead, everything is an asinine up hill battle for no good reason. They have hobbled her rookie season,.. astounding mismanagement of her talent and character. It appears that they literally want her to fail!! Wtf ?????

[@leeyoungjr675]

Didn't kelsey plum just drop 34 on cc the other day come on now cc is doing good but not as good as her fans want her to give her some time

[@johnvaughn2590]

It's easy to understand the CC effect, all you have to do is look at attendance when she plays and when she doesn't. I do remember after 3 games the media saying she was struggling. It was 3 games for Chrissakes.

[@JWLSports]

Mmhmm!

[@khaaliqbattle4206]

Indiana is putting the hold team on her back also the WNBA is putting their logo on her back thats is a lot for a rookie in any sport she can handle it

[@gfor3]

They make us feel something . The best stories don’t usually include the BEST players. CC it’s once in lifetime athlete and story.

[@JWLSports]

For sure! And she's the rare exception where she is one of the best

[@UnconventionalReasoning]

Would fans say that the "fumble" began with Diana Taurasi's comments to SVP on April 6?

[@JWLSports]

When she took shots at CC?

[@UnconventionalReasoning]

@@JWLSports She said things that many others, including Clark herself, have repeated since. They were not shots, it's the "Clark fans" who misinterpreted what she said because they want to hate the WNBA players.

[@UnconventionalReasoning]

@@JWLSports SVP "I know on the NBA side, those vets are just like, 'Come get it young fella'. When the college guys come, they're waiting for them. What will the league have in store for them when they get there?" DT: "Reality is coming... There's levels to this thing, and that's just life. We all went through it... and you see it on the NBA side and you're going to see it on this side. Where you know, they look super human playing against 18 year olds, but you're going to come with some grown women that been playing professional basketball for a long time. Not saying that it's not going to translate, because when you're great at what you do you're just going to get better. But there is going to be a transition period where you're going to have to give yourself some grace as a rookie. And it might take a little bit longer for some people." Taurasi said things that even Clark has said.

[@Diadochi.813]

I nvr watched wnba til cc. So I thought maybe ill take more interest in this and learn outher players and their history. But just watching this short season, I see alot of jealous women hating..nvr heard of swoops or is it hoops but watched her hate on cc.. didn't even know her age, said she was 25 playing in college..lol That lady is a hater. The Reese gurl is trying to connect herself to her... just listen to her speak. Smart people see through the lines. That DT lady was rude in her preseason interview instead of taking the higher ground. I've seen some of these girls taking cheap shots which are cheap shots. I've seen many interviews with these women speaking on this subject and they all seem mad and jealous. Tbh it makes me wanna turn away from it due to how these women are treating her. I almost can't even believe this is going on in their league. I'm a NFL GUY and took an interest in this cuz of cc but seeing this wnba league makes me feel like most of these women are jealous haters. I'm not giving up just yet with the wnba, I'm still interested in watching more cc and learning the outher good women players. Thanks..bye

[@surunitemiakanni-oye4346]

Steph Curry was not really talked about until the team won championships.

[@JWLSports]

That’s not true. He literally won the mvp that season

[@surunitemiakanni-oye4346]

@@JWLSports His team was seen as viable and on the cusp of success. Winning MADE him - a small sized player global.

[@JWLSports]

He literally won the mvp before he won the championship.

[@flycast4224]

The mainstream media are ridiculous… Caitlin will basically have Candice Parker rookie numbers by year end.. She not the best player, but to seriously say maybe she not better than Reese is comical!! While Reese is playing well.. the WNBA is a forward centric league…. No player gets the attention on defense like CC gets.. insane

[@JWLSports]

Mhmm. I just posted a video discussing Reese vs CC for rookie of the year. It's wild Reese is leading somehow

[@jasondavid3606]

Story and timing my Ass if you can't entertain the crowd none of it matters. Caitlin's game with her Logo 3's and the passing how many Dimes she throws a game is what brings the crowd not the Story .Angel is the 2nd best player at this time out of the draft Caitlin is just on a different level. Media just can't stand that she isn't with a West or East Coast Team.

[@randyperfecto7468]

All bs comon Collin

[@mlouise1828]

That man is in denial, Caitlin is faaar better than Caitlin. Reece only rebound her own missed shots and lay up, high college girls can do that. It's not about sttory, its about CC game. I started watching her freshman after I stumble a viral video of her boys mocking her overrated. I don't know her story, what catch my attention and follow her since is her game. Her game is different, shes good, entertaining, energetic, kind and humble. Woke media players and hater fans dont like her because shes the face of the league, MJ of WNBA. She very popular not only in US but in many countries now. She is white, straight and getting more attention and money.

[@shannonharris2602]

She's way better than Angel if she just had a good story and couldn't play nobody would pay attention to her but the girl can flat out ball she's better than 90% of women in the league that just shows

[@JWLSports]

Very true. Her play obviously does all the talking. Not her "story"

[@user-ng4nn4zw6r]

Jimmy Jackson is a liar or is ignorant. The WNBA was not growing. Furthermore, I am a Black male and I have watched hoards of videos on KZbin by Black men and women content creators who love Caitlin Clark and defend her against her haters. Jimmy Jackson is an idiot if he compares Angel Reese to Caitlin Clark as if Angel is on Caitlin's level. There is no way in hell that any legitimate owner would or should choose Angel over Caitlin to play on his or her team. I watched a KZbin video titled "Caitlin Clark is Below Average". I left a comment. See below. "The hardest and most intensely guarded player in the history of the WNBA, even though she was drafted to the worst team in the league, but still manages to average high points per game, high rebounds per game, high assists per game, relatively high blocked shots per game, and get the most out of weak teammates and a piss-poor coach all the while packing to the gills both home and away WNBA and NBA arenas. If that is the definition of a below average professional women's basketball player, then it is obvious that whoever is rating Caitlin Clark as being below average MUST BE comparing Caitlin Clark to the BEST NBA players and not to the BEST WNBA players."

[@brettwillard8892]

If i was Clark i would play in Italy for the Olympics. Play in the 3 on 3 league for Men. WNBA is a joke

[@JWLSports]

I think it’s better for her to dominate and take over the wnba. Become inevitable.

[@brettwillard8892]

@@JWLSports someone is going to hurt her in the WNBA i would rather enjoy her skills someplace they want her.

[@stevedesio7433]

Wow. Norm Nixon. Great player. Guess wat happen after Magic Came in. ole Norm Nixon got traded the next season

[@CarlKarnak]

Well three years later, but yes parallel works.

[@saturnteatree]

Besides selling tickets what so you want sports media to talk about the Fever losses or CC being a cone on defense while shooting 1-7 😂😂😂

[@JWLSports]

She’s literally having one of the best rookie seasons of all time

[@saturnteatree]

@@JWLSportscap

[@patrickmoons7098]

CC is the new WNBA Logo!

[@JWLSports]

Mmhmm

[@vancemaxey96]

hey Julian, just found your video and subscribed, I appreciate your takes as they seem to be more broader and clearer than most. My take on this issue with CC is simply this question, why do people feel that if they praise another for helping to improve a situation, it would take away from others that have already been involved in that situation? I am a basketball lover since childhood, it kept me out of a lot of trouble growing up. I first became aware of CC's prowess when Iowa made the first run to the championship game when she was a junior. What some people, so called media people around the WNBA don't get is, because of her style of play and basketball IQ, she has been growing her own following for years, and when it got to the national stage that first NCAA run, it exploded exponentially! This is like a tsunami of interest that has already risen the value of the WNBA and will benefit all of these wonderful lady athletes and nobody should care what color there skin is or who they choose to sleep with, I mean really? Come on people, it's time we show some grace. I do disagree with you Julian on one thing, I don't think them trying to down play CC is going to hurt one bit, but will simply be a little blimp on overall situation as the with any Tsunami wave, its just going to continue to run its course and carry with it all participants in its path! I look forward to the day when we'll be enjoying the sport of women's basketball, because of its talent's and the excitement and fun that comes with good competition, drama and suspense. The last thing I'll say is CC is not just high IQ on the court, it's her off the court behavior, she just doesn't give any attention to any of the negative energy, she's just having fun, isn't that what sports is supposed to be all about? 🏀🙂

[@JWLSports]

Thank you so much for the support and comment! Well said! I think this whole situation unfortunately took a whole mind of its own. And it seems like the fans, media, and wnba just wasn’t prepared for it. And it turned into a whole race, political, and identity thing that it just got ugly quick. And in reality it never needed to be that for the popularity to really thrive. I think it got ugly out of jealousy

[@coldspring624]

CC is one of those very rare talent's that create the perfect storm

[@JWLSports]

How so?

[@cliffkessler2504]

The Phoenix game was a fun game to watch, This Iowa girl withstands a tremendous amount of pressure and still is gracious to the young people who come to see her. A standing ovation at a away game!!!! I think she sells out almost every away game in the cites, they go to. She has great parents, a kind heart especially to the kids who follow her, just classic Iowa nice. Her coach is bogus . She is not getting advice from veterans. There's alot petty jealousy. Tiger Woods was accepted in a white sport. Catlin is not negative or disparaging to anyone. Her stats are amazing her box office appeal is amazing. The coach does not design plays for her. The Fever starting lineup tonight will take any chance of beating the.Aces. By the way the Hawkeyes always travel well

[@JWLSports]

Very well said!

[@brennankaneyt]

You just fumbled in the same way. That's not what anyone is saying they are course correcting bc now they have watched the games and seeing there are other good players. All they have done is celebrate her stop lying. They barely talk about the W anyways. CC hasn't given you much to talk about you post her scored then you look at the percentages and that's not good. Welcome to women's sports they arent a natural segment on any of these shows. Steph was efficient

[@davidhatton5395]

Man just stop!!!!!

[@JWLSports]

Stop what?

[@brucedixon5185]

I like the fact that her teammates are beginning to see her talent. Aliyah Boston, especially, is sensing that Caitlin can help her be better. Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell would probably not be on the AllStar list if it were not for Caitlin. Not saying they are not good players, but Caitlin makes them better.

[@JWLSports]

As I've said before CC is inevitable. They can only fight her for so long

[@michaellacross5266]

What is this guy talking about? The Fever are a marginal team. Steph Curry has 4 championships. This guy is really confused. If the Fever fall below Chicago in the final standings, CC probably won't win ROTY, Angel will. One doesn't need to "look" for a reason to justify it either. Individual achievement outside of team accomplishment is hardly ever a consideration.If that were the case Steve Nash never would've won an MVP and Kobe would have 3 or 4.

[@JWLSports]

Cc should win roty

[@roywall8169]

Quality of play? 😂😂

[@stephenstapleton1324]

There's no mc Gregor in wnba

[@JWLSports]

😂

[@stephenstapleton1324]

2:20 mark, this wnba hasn't been growing till now slick

[@JWLSports]

🤷‍♂️

[@MegaJusWright]

And yea I’ve watched

[@williamquinlan6153]

You talk like you're behind Clark but instead you put her down. What do you mean the buzz is dying down? Just because the media is imposing a Clark news embargo? They're just shell shocked because their on air talent look deranged when they have to show they're haters. Caitlin Clark over packed Phoenix's arena so that the home team seemed like visitors.Even the media complained about all the noise for the Fever. As she left Clark got a standing ovation. The game with Vegas had to be moved to an arena because of demand and they still sold out inspite of ticket prices being jacked into a new dimension. If you're angling for more views be a little classier. Peace.

[@JWLSports]

You misrepresented my entire take. And nothing I said could even be close to putting Caitlin Clark down. My record on CC has been nothing but positive. So yes. As you say, “peace”

[@coachdave3420]

So you’re mad that the most talented about player in the game isn’t talked about enough?????

[@JWLSports]

I mean it's a little more deeper than that. lol

[@coachdave3420]

@@JWLSports it’s just a bad take lol

[@livelong6685]

JIM RACST THERE I SAID IT

[@ptahwill6383]

😂 Men don't get women's basketball....let the women handle it, y'all too much in your feelings. There is NCAA women's basketball and there is WNBA basketball 🏀. The WNBA and the League have bent over backwards to welcome Clark to the League. The popularity, racism and hatred in this narrative is dying and Caitlin is glad it is too. People have isolated her with this narrative to the point where it has even caused division between her and her team and coach...yes we fans are logging out and enjoying watching the WNBA Vets , Caitlin in her development and also the new Rookie class.. don't pay us any mind, just go right on talking ♥️🏀✌🏿

[@JWLSports]

Let women handle it 😂😂😂 Ok. So the nba, you know men, will stop paying for the WNBA and it can go under. 🤷‍♂️

[@ptahwill6383]

@@JWLSports WNBA teams are franchises now with more dynamic financial systems and investment incentives. I think they appreciate whatever help the NBA has provided. I just meant that they appear to be more knowledgeable about their league from women's perspectives. Also not that men can't be a part or participate but that women seem to be able to navigate this stage of growth and change without being overprotective which is a lot of what I believe the narrative has been about... this is natural for most men with respect to our children or significant other... especially our girls.

[@brennankaneyt]

Its not the fans that dont care. It's the racst that dont care. We all know that her fan base is very Maga like. That sux for her

[@JWLSports]

This is wildly inaccurate. And you’re only proving my point. Calling her fan racist is just wrong.

[@stevedesio7433]

Bird and Magic. Both Middle America guys

[@JWLSports]

mmhmm